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Cornwall Road, St. Albans
For saleReduced 27 Oct 2026
£699,950

Cornwall Road, St. Albans, AL1 1SQ

4bedrooms
2bathrooms
Detachedtype
Freeholdtenure

Listed 6 Aug 2026 · price reduced 27 Oct 2026 · St Albans

How the price compares

This home£699,950
Median 4 bed in AL1£1m29 homes listed · £683 per sq ft
Difference-30%below the area median

Key features

  • A rare opportunity to acquire this elegant four-bedroom detached Victorian residence
  • Enviably positioned on the highly sought-after Cornwall Road, offering 1,288 sq. ft. of versatile accommodation across three floors
  • Offering the exciting potential to modernise, enhance and extend, subject to the relevant planning consents being granted
  • Brimming with period charm and character, this attractive family home is offered to the market with no onward chain
  • This is a wonderful opportunity for buyers looking to create a truly exceptional home within the heart of St Albans' desirable Conservation Area
  • A magnificent 16ft principal bedroom, complete with an attractive feature fireplace, alongside a further two generous sized double bedrooms and a single fourth room
  • Enjoying a generous south-east facing rear garden, offering a peaceful and private setting to relax, entertain or further landscape into your own outdoor sanctuary
  • Situated just 0.3 miles from St Albans City Station, whilst the historic city centre is approximately just 0.5 miles away

About this home

SUMMARY A rare opportunity to acquire this elegant four-bedroom detached Victorian residence, enviably positioned on the highly sought-after Cornwall Road, offering 1,288 sq. ft. of versatile accommodation across three floors, together with exciting potential to modernise, enhance and extend (STPP).

DESCRIPTION Situated in one of St Albans' most prestigious addresses and brimming with period charm and character, this attractive family home is offered to the market with no onward chain. This is a wonderful opportunity for buyers looking to create a truly exceptional home within the heart of St Albans' desirable Conservation Area.

Stepping inside, an inviting entrance porch opens into a welcoming hallway, setting the tone for the character that continues throughout. The elegant bay-fronted living room enjoys a beautiful feature fireplace, while the separate dining room provides the perfect setting for family meals and entertaining. To the rear, the kitchen flows seamlessly into the conservatory, creating a light-filled space overlooking the private garden. A convenient cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor is home to a magnificent 16ft principal bedroom, complete with an attractive feature fireplace, alongside a further generous double bedroom, a well-proportioned single bedroom and the family bathroom.

The top floor offers a delightful surprise, featuring a spacious double bedroom with an adjoining versatile room that could be utilised as a dressing room, home office, nursery or hobby space, in addition to a separate shower room.

Outside, the property enjoys a generous south-east facing rear garden, offering a peaceful and private setting to relax, entertain or further landscape into your own outdoor sanctuary.

Location  Perfectly positioned within the Conservation Area, Cornwall Road is widely regarded as one of St Albans' premier residential locations. The property is situated just 0.3 miles from St Albans City Station, providing fast and frequent Thameslink services into London St Pancras International, whilst the historic city centre is approximately 0.5 miles away, offering an outstanding selection of independent boutiques, restaurants, cafés, bars and leisure facilities. Excellent local schooling, including St Peter's School, together with nearby parks and a beautiful nature reserve, further enhance the appeal of this exceptional family home.

Lounge  12' 6" x 11' 6" ( 3.81m x 3.51m )

Kitchen  11' 8" x 8' 4" ( 3.56m x 2.54m )

Conservatory  9' 7" x 8' 11" ( 2.92m x 2.72m )

Bedroom One  16' 6" x 11' 6" ( 5.03m x 3.51m )

Bedroom Two  12' 1" x 10' 4" ( 3.68m x 3.15m )

Bedroom Three 11' 11" x 8' 2" ( 3.63m x 2.49m )

Bedroom Four  9' 8" x 5' 9" ( 2.95m x 1.75m )

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale. 2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract. 3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense. 5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances. 6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Property details

Property type
Detached
Council tax band
E
Tenure
Freehold
Garden
Front garden, Back garden

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • St. Albans Station0.4 mi
  • St. Albans Abbey Station0.5 mi
  • Park Street Station1.4 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
3 Cornwall Road
St Albans AL1 1SQ
Terraced
Freehold
15 Aug 2024£755,000

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£3,501£69,995 deposit · £629,955 loan
Stamp Duty£24,998England 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 Connells, St Albans on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 6 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 27/10/2026.

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