Summary - 5 Beacon House, Beaconsfield Road, ST. ALBANS AL1 3RT
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Compact ground-floor one-bed in central St Albans with onsite support and communal gardens..
- Ground-floor one-bedroom flat, around 415 sq ft
- On-site manager and emergency pull-cord system
- Communal landscaped gardens and patio seating
- Residents’ and visitors’ off-street parking provided
- Chain-free sale; easy move-in for buyers
- Lease c.60 years remaining; mortgage risk for some lenders
- Electric storage heating; likely higher running costs
- Cavity walls probably uninsulated; may need insulation work
A ground-floor one-bedroom retirement apartment set within a well-kept red-brick development close to Clarence Park and St Albans city centre. The flat offers practical, single-level living with garden access from the living room, communal landscaped gardens, residents’ and visitors’ parking, and an on-site manager with an emergency pull-cord system—features that suit someone seeking independence with onsite support.
Internally the accommodation is compact (about 415 sq ft): entrance hall with airing cupboard, double bedroom with built-in wardrobe, separate kitchen, bathroom with shower-over-bath, and a bright lounge opening to the garden area. The building dates from the 1980s and appears well maintained externally, but interior finishes will benefit from updating to modern standards.
Important practical points: the lease has around 60 years remaining which may restrict mortgage options and affect resale value; some lenders may refuse to lend. Heating is by electric storage heaters and walls are likely uninsulated cavity construction, so running costs and improvement work (insulation, heating replacement) should be planned and budgeted for.
This apartment will suit an over-55 buyer wanting a low-stairs, central location with onsite support, or an investor aware of lease-length and lending considerations. It is offered chain-free, close to the station and local amenities, and provides straightforward, manageable accommodation with scope to modernise for comfort or rental appeal.
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