Summary - Sandpit Lane, St. Albans, AL1 4BW AL1 4BW
6 bed 3 bath Detached
Versatile large house with annexe and excellent school links for growing families.
- Over 3,300 sq ft flexible living space on a large plot
- Walking distance to Beaumont and Oakwood schools
- Self-contained two-bedroom annexe with separate kitchen and living
- Currently in business use; reversion to residential requires STPP
- Solid-brick 1930s construction; assumed no wall insulation
- EPC Awaited; energy improvements likely needed
- Generous carriage driveway with ample off-street parking
- Some rooms and services will require updating or reconfiguration
This substantial detached house offers over 3,300 sq ft of flexible accommodation on a large plot in sought-after Sandpit Lane. Located within comfortable walking distance of Beaumont and Oakwood schools, The Quadrant shops and St Albans city centre, it also sits about 1.5 miles from the mainline station — a practical spot for family life and commuters.
The house is currently used as a nursery and features a bright lounge and a dual-aspect living room both opening onto the rear garden, plus three large bedrooms, two bathrooms and a kitchenette on the upper floors. A self-contained two-bedroom annexe with its own kitchen and living space provides independent accommodation for relatives or income potential.
Important practical points are in plain view: the property is in business use and any return to full residential use will require planning permission (STPP). The fabric is solid-brick (1930s–40s construction) with no known cavity insulation; energy performance is awaited. Some rooms and services will benefit from updating or reconfiguration to suit a modern family layout.
For buyers seeking scope and location, this is a rare, versatile opportunity — whether to convert back into a single-family home, keep as mixed-use, or retain the annexe for rental income (subject to permissions). The large carriage driveway and sunny rear garden complete a practical, family-friendly offer in a very affluent neighbourhood.
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