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Catham Close, St. Albans, AL1 5QT
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£550,000Offers over

Catham Close, St. Albans, AL1 5QT

3bedrooms
1bathroom
Semi-Detachedtype
834sq ft
Freeholdtenure

Listed 1 Mar 2026 · St Albans

How the price compares

This home£550,000£659 per sq ft
Median 3 bed in AL1£675k42 homes listed · £716 per sq ft
Difference-19%below the area median

Key features

  • Close to highly regarded local schools with potential to extend STPP
  • 1.1 miles to St Albans City station with direct trains to London St Pancras
  • Peaceful cul de sac location ideal for families
  • Three well proportioned bedrooms
  • Bright open plan living and dining room overlooking the garden
  • Modern fitted kitchen with generous storage and workspace
  • Ground floor W.C. and spacious entrance hall
  • Attractive first floor family bathroom
  • Beautifully landscaped south east facing rear garden perfect for entertaining
  • EPC Grade C

About this home

Set within a peaceful cul de sac, this charming three bedroom family home offers the perfect balance of quiet surroundings, excellent schooling and easy access into London. Just 1.1 miles from St Albans City railway station with direct trains into St Pancras International, it’s ideal for commuters who want to enjoy a calmer pace of life at home. Families will love being close to the highly regarded Samuel Ryder Academy as well as Cunningham Hill Infant and Junior School, both within easy reach. Step inside and you’re welcomed by a spacious entrance hall that immediately gives a sense of space. There’s a handy ground floor W.C., perfect for busy mornings, before moving through to the heart of the home. The bright open plan living and dining room stretches across the rear, with lovely views over the garden and doors that invite the outside in during warmer months. It’s a space made for family time, relaxed evenings and entertaining friends. To the front sits a generously sized, fitted kitchen with plenty of storage and worktop space, ideal for everyday cooking as well as weekend hosting. Upstairs, the first floor offers three well proportioned bedrooms, giving flexibility for growing families, guests or a home office. The attractive family bathroom is finished in a timeless style. Outside, the front garden is well groomed, while the beautifully landscaped south west facing rear garden offers a private and sun soaked welcoming setting for summer barbecues, children’s play and quiet moments with a coffee. There is also excellent potential to extend, subject to planning permission, allowing you to grow into the home over time and truly make it your own. Please note there is planning already approved planning ref 5/2025/0021, please see our floorplans for more details, further extension available subject to planning. A wonderful opportunity in a sought after location.

Property details

Property type
Semi-Detached
Size
834 sq ft / 77 sq m
Council tax band
D
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
On street
Garden
Private garden
Heating
Gas central
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Accessibility
Level access

Floorplan

Floorplan 1Floorplan 2

Location

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  • St. Albans Station1.0 mi
  • St. Albans Abbey Station1.4 mi
  • Park Street Station1.8 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in AL1 over the last 12 months: flat £323k · terraced £610k · semi-detached £835k · detached £1.35m.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
5 Catham Close
St Albans AL1 5QT
Terraced
Freehold
28 Oct 2024£478,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in AL1

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£2,751£55,000 deposit · £495,000 loan
Stamp Duty£17,500England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Heartwood Homes, St Albans on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 1 Mar 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 14/10/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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