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For saleReduced 25 Aug 2026
£450,000Guide price

London Road, St Albans, AL1 1NR

2bedrooms
2bathrooms
Flattype
850sq ft
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 13 Nov 2025 · price reduced 25 Aug 2026 · St Albans

How the price compares

This home£450,000£529 per sq ft
Median 2 bed in AL1£400k104 homes listed · £571 per sq ft
Difference+13%above the area median

Key features

  • Central St Albans
  • Allocated Parking
  • Over 70's
  • Staff on-call 24/7 and dedicated Estate Manager
  • On-site chef-run bistro with changing seasonal menu
  • Pets allowed

About this home

We are delighted to present this beautifully appointed two-bedroom ground floor retirement apartment, designed exclusively for the over 70's and offering the perfect combination of comfort, independence, and community living.

Situated within a sought-after McCarthy & Stone development, this stunning home features a spacious living room with doors opening directly onto the delightful communal gardens - ideal for enjoying a morning coffee or relaxing with friends. The modern kitchen is thoughtfully designed, while both bedrooms are generous doubles. The principal bedroom benefits from a convenient walk-in wardrobe, and the property also includes a stylish shower room alongside a separate cloakroom with WC and sink.

Residents enjoy the reassurance of a dedicated Estate Manager who oversees the day-to-day running of the development, along with staff on call 24 hours a day for complete peace of mind. The welcoming communal areas include a contemporary lounge where a range of social events and activities are organised, and an on-site, chef-run bistro serving delicious seasonal dishes.

Additional benefits include a comfortable guest suite for visiting family and friends, beautifully maintained gardens, allocated residents parking and the reassurance that the development is pet-friendly.

This exceptional property offers a wonderful lifestyle opportunity for those seeking a secure, sociable, and independent retirement — all within a warm and welcoming community setting.

Eleanor House, situated on London Road in the heart of St Albans, offers an exclusive collection of contemporary one and two-bedroom retirement apartments, thoughtfully designed for those aged 70 and over. The apartments are positioned close to a bus stop with a regular service into St Albans City Centre.

Buyers Information: In compliance with the UK's Anti Money Laundering (AML) regulations, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers at the point of an offer being accepted and use a third party, Identity Verification System to do so. There is a nominal charge of £48 (per person) including VAT for this service. For more information, please refer to the terms and conditions section of our website.

Property details

Property type
Flat
Size
850 sq ft / 79 sq m
Council tax band
D
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
991 years left
Ground rent
£510 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£14,008.20 per year
Parking
Residents
Garden
Communal garden

Floorplan

Floorplan

Location

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  • St. Albans Station0.6 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.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
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

Monthly repayment£2,251£45,000 deposit · £405,000 loan
Stamp Duty£12,500England 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 Ashtons, St. Albans on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 13 Nov 2025; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 25/08/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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