London Road, St. Albans, AL1 1NR
Listed 11 Aug 2026 · St Albans
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About this home
An exceptionally well-presented ground floor apartment offering spacious and light-filled accommodation extending to approximately 820 sq.ft. (76 sq.m). This attractive two-bedroom home benefits from a private terrace and has been thoughtfully designed to provide comfortable, low-maintenance retirement living within the sought-after Eleanor House development, exclusively for residents aged 70 and over. The apartment has an allocated parking space.
The apartment enjoys bright, well-proportioned living spaces throughout and is conveniently located on the ground floor, close to the communal facilities. A lift is available to access other floors, if desired. Residents benefit from a secure entry system, 24-hour estate management team and CCTV and a personal call alarm providing added reassurance and peace of mind.
Eleanor House forms part of McCarthy & Stone's Retirement Living PLUS collection, combining independent living with the option of tailored care and support should it be required. An experienced on-site management team, overseen by the Estates Manager, is available to help arrange personalised care packages, while the service charge includes one hour of domestic assistance each week. Additional housekeeping and support services can also be arranged as needed.
The development offers an excellent range of communal amenities, including a stylish residents' lounge for social gatherings, a restaurant serving freshly prepared meals each day, and a well equipped laundry room. Outside, beautifully landscaped communal gardens provide a peaceful setting for residents to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
Ideally situated on London Road, Eleanor House is approximately one mile from the city centre and conveniently positioned for the mainline railway station, with direct connections to London St Pancras International. Frequent bus services operate nearby, providing easy access to both the station and the city centre
Accommodation -
Living Room - 4.11m x 3.12m (13'6 x 10'3) -
Kitchen - 3.02m x 2.46m (9'11 x 8'1) -
W.C -
Bedroom One - 3.94m x 3.05m (12'11 x 10) -
Bedroom Two - 5.66m x 3.10m (18'7 x 10'2) -
External -
Private Terrace -
Car Parking Space Z -
Lease Details -
Service Charge - -
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Lease Remaining - -
Property details
- Property type
- Retirement Property
- Size
- 829 sq ft / 77 sq m
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 100 years left
- Parking
- Communal
Floorplan
Location
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- St. Albans Station0.7 mi
- St. Albans Abbey Station0.9 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.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3, 146 - 148, London Road St Albans AL1 1PQ | Flat Leasehold | 4 Aug 2026 | £398,000 |
| Flat 11, Keystone House, 60, London Road St Albans AL1 1NG | Flat Leasehold | 31 Jul 2026 | £283,000 |
| Flat 16, Tollhouse Point, 220, London Road St Albans AL1 1NU | Flat Leasehold | 30 Jul 2026 | £290,000 |
| Flat 52, Benedictine Place, 25, London Road St Albans AL1 1LB | Flat Leasehold | 26 Jun 2026 | £400,000 |
| Flat 8, Warwick House, 21 - 23, London Road St Albans AL1 1PX | Flat Leasehold | 26 Jun 2026 | £443,000 |
| 6 Duncan Court, London Road St Albans AL1 1JU | Flat Leasehold | 19 Jun 2026 | £287,000 |
| Flat 5, Sylvan Heights, 141, London Road St Albans AL1 1SX | Flat Leasehold | 12 Jun 2026 | £555,000 |
| 127 London Road St Albans AL1 1JH | Semi-detached Freehold | 1 Jun 2026 | £1,750,000 |
| 284b, London Road St Albans AL1 1HY | Detached Freehold | 22 May 2026 | £782,500 |
| Flat 5, London House, 143, London Road St Albans AL1 1TA | Flat Leasehold | 9 Apr 2026 | £490,000 |
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
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 Paul Barker Estate Agents, St Albans on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 11 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 11/08/2026.
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