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£5,300 pcm£1,223 pw

London Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1NR

2bedrooms
Retirement Propertytype
869sq ft
Unfurnishedfurnishing

Listed 1 Oct 2026 · St Albans

How the price compares

This home£5,300 pcm
Median 2 bed in AL1£1,900 pcm14 homes listed
Difference+179%above the area median

Key features

  • Retirement Living PLUS - exclusive to the over 70s
  • A FLEXIBLE alternative to outright purchase
  • A QUICK and simple way to move into your new McCarthy & Stone apartment
  • On-site chef-run bistro with changing seasonal menu
  • Tailored domestic support and personal care available should you need it
  • AVAILABLE TO VIEW TODAY!
  • South East facing
  • Patio
  • Additional Storage Room

About this home

Located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, this modern Retirement Living Plus development is an ideal option for those seeking retirement living close to the London area. This stylish development offers a collection of modern one and two bedroom retirement apartments, many with balconies. The entrance invites you in, with a landscaped pathway and a designated drop off area for ease. At the heart of the development is the spacious communal lounge and the beautiful landscaped gardens which are perfect for socialising.  Enjoy the perfect balance of independence and support, with the privacy of your own apartment alongside a friendly community. On-site, a manager is available 24/7, and an hour of domestic support each week is included, with additional help or tailored personal care available if needed. Enjoy all of the benefits of a McCarthy & Stone retirement community with our affordable and flexible assured periodic tenancies, so you can rent your property for as long as you want. Renting in retirement provides a wealth of benefits including one monthly fee, removing any worries you may have about the upkeep of your property and the grounds. You can move in at your pace, with some customer moving within just a couple of weeks and settle in to your new home with minimum fuss. Apartment 7 is a spacious and well-appointed two-bedroom apartment located on the ground floor, offering approximately 80.71 sq m of thoughtfully designed living space. The bright and generous living/dining room provides plenty of space for relaxing, entertaining and everyday living, while the separate fitted kitchen offers ample storage and worktop space. Two comfortable double bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, hobbies or a home office, with the principal bedroom benefiting from a built-in wardrobe. The apartment also features a modern shower room, a separate WC and several useful storage cupboards, adding convenience to everyday life. With its generous proportions, practical layout and excellent storage throughout, Apartment 7 is an ideal choice for those seeking a comfortable and low-maintenance home with plenty of space to enjoy independent living. This property is let unfurnished. *These virtually staged images have been created using AI and may differ from the actual property. It is intended as inspiration only and should not be taken as a factual representation of the space. Discover Retirement Living with a big PLUS At our Retirement Living Plus communities you'll gain a new home with less upkeep, fewer worries and more time for what matters most. Because life changes over time, our services can adapt with you, always on your terms. Our dedicated on-site team are there when you need them, while flexible Lifestyle Services provide support from help around your home to personal care. How will Retirement Living Plus help me? Feel safe with a 24/7 emergency alarm, friendly staff on-site day and night, and a CQC Registered Manager Flexible support with shopping, collecting prescriptions and everyday tasks A chef-run bistro/restaurant serving subsidised seasonal food daily in a stylish, sociable setting (friends and family are welcome too!)

Property details

Property type
Retirement Property
Size
869 sq ft / 81 sq m
Council tax band
D
Furnishing
Unfurnished
Available from
Now
Deposit
£6,116
Tenancy
Long term
Garden
Patio
Accessibility
Ground floor

Floorplan

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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

Renting costs

Typical income needed£159,000a year, at 30 times the monthly rent
Holding deposit cap£1,223one week's rent
Tenancy deposit cap£7,338six weeks' rent

Caps follow the Tenant Fees Act 2019 (England). Referencing rules vary by agent; Scotland and Wales have their own rules.

Listed by McCarthy & Stone, Nationwide on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 1 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 24/12/2025.

Tenant Fee Schedule Applies only to Assured Periodic Tenancies (APTs) in England from 1st May 2026 in line with Tenant Fees Act 2019 and Renters' Rights Act 2025. Holding Deposit This is £150.00 to reserve a property. This will be offset against the first month's rent. Note this will be withheld if any relevant person withdraws from the application process, fails a Right-to-Rent check or provides false or misleading information. Tenancy Deposit The tenancy deposit covers damages or defaults on the part of the tenant during the tenancy and will be protected in a government-authorised tenancy deposit scheme. Properties with an annual rent of more than £100,000 are not covered by the Tenant Fees Act. Rent The rent payable for the tenancy must not be more than the advertised amount. The rent period must either be one calendar month or a shorter period of up to 28 days. A tenant will be able to end a tenancy by giving two months' notice in writing. The end date of the tenancy must align with the end of a rent period. Rent in Advance of move in date Rent is payable following signing of the tenancy agreement and in accordance with the agreed tenancy terms. For tenancies entered into on or after 1 May 2026, no more than one month's rent may be requested in advance. Late Payment of Rent Interest may be charged on unpaid rent if it remains outstanding for more than 14 days. Interest will be charged at a maximum of 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate from the date the rent became due until payment is made. Lost Key(s) or other Security Devices(s) Tenants are liable for the actual cost of replacing any lost keys or security devices. If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, or replacement security devices being issued, the tenant will be charged the reasonable cost of a locksmith or security engineer, new lock and replacement keys/devices for all relevant parties. Variation of Contracts including Car Parking Space Licenses (Tenant's Request) £50 (inc. VAT) per agreed variation. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord's instructions as well as the preparation and execution of new legal documents. Change of Sharer (Tenant's Request) £50 (inc. VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher. Includes referencing, Right to Rent checks, deposit registration and legal documentation. Early Termination (Tenant's Request) If the tenant wishes to end the tenancy early (including where less than the required notice period is given), they will be liable for the landlord's reasonable costs. Under an Assured Periodic Tenancy, then the landlord can charge a fee if their tenant does not give the correct amount of notice. The usual amount of notice is two months. The landlord can charge up to the amount of rent they would have received if the tenant had given the correct amount of notice. Please note that lettings agents are required by law to publish on their websites information for potential tenants about relevant fees, redress schemes and client money protection schemes (including the names of those schemes). Relevant fees must also be published on third party websites, such as Rightmove. For properties to rent in England and Wales, details of the agent's membership of any redress scheme and client money protection scheme must also be published with their fees on Rightmove. It is the agent's responsibility to ensure that all relevant information is provided to Rightmove and is up to date and accurate. If the relevant information does not appear here, the agent may have included it within the property description.

Agent disclaimer

Disclaimer - Property reference a230O000002BudUQAS. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by McCarthy & Stone, Nationwide. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

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