Summary - 17 Malthouse Court, Sopwell Lane AL1 1RP
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Low-cost, ready-to-move city home with parking and strong rental appeal.
Fully renovated chain-free one-bedroom ground-floor flat
Quietly tucked off Sopwell Lane, this ground-floor one-bedroom flat has been fully renovated and is offered chain free. Presented in move-in condition, the layout suits a single occupant or couple seeking low-maintenance city living with a separate living room and well-proportioned bedroom.
Practical running costs are a strength: a long lease (c.177 years), very low annual service charge (£500) and minimal ground rent (£10) keep ongoing costs modest. Residence parking and communal landscaped courtyard add urban convenience and outdoor space without garden upkeep.
The location is commuter-friendly with St Albans City station and the city centre within easy reach, and the property’s rental estimate of around £1,400 pcm gives clear buy-to-let potential. Note the building dates from the late 1960s/early 1970s and, while newly renovated internally, external elements follow the mid-century build — check communal maintenance history if long-term capital works are a concern.
Be candid about area safety: recorded crime levels are very high locally, which may affect some buyers’ peace of mind or lettability preferences. Overall, this compact, well-presented flat offers straightforward ownership, low costs and good transport links, best suited to first-time buyers or investors comfortable with an inner-city setting.
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