Summary - 198 Beech Road AL3 5AX
4 bed 2 bath Semi-Detached
Chain-free four-bed semi with woodland access and strong school catchments.
Bay-fronted semi with two-storey side and rear extension
Direct gated access to Beech Bottom Dyke woodland
Garage plus block-paved driveway for two cars
Four bedrooms, principal bedroom with en-suite
Modern air source heat pump; double glazing post-2002
Requires internal modernisation and cosmetic updating
Signs of wear and a potential damp area in living room
Chain free, freehold with scope to extend (STPP)
Set directly beside the scenic Beech Bottom Dyke, this bay-fronted semi-detached house offers generous family accommodation across approximately 1,415 sq ft with scope to modernise and reconfigure. The property benefits from a two-storey side and rear extension, an attached garage, block-paved driveway for two cars and direct gated access to woodland — ideal for walkers and families wanting quick green-space access.
Internally the layout includes a bay-front lounge with a character brick fireplace, separate dining room, extended kitchen with a part-vaulted ceiling and large glazed garden window, downstairs cloakroom and four well-proportioned bedrooms upstairs, with an en-suite to the principal bedroom. A modern air source heat pump has been installed, and double glazing was added after 2002, which helps with efficiency and comfort.
The house is sold freehold and chain free, but it does require internal modernisation and cosmetic updating throughout. There are signs of wear and tear, dated decor and a potential damp area noted in the living room that will need inspection and repair. The layout and plot provide clear potential for further improvement or extension (STPP) for buyers seeking value through refurbishment.
Positioned about a mile from St Albans city centre and within strong school catchments, this property suits growing families or those seeking a renovation project with long-term upside. Fast broadband, average local crime levels and very affluent surroundings add to the location appeal, while woodland access and mature garden space provide rare semi-rural benefits close to town.
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