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12 photos · FloorplanFor saleReduced 2 Jul 2026
£195,000
Marlborough Road, St. Albans, AL1 3XU
1bedroom
1bathroom
Retirement Propertytype
480sq ft
Leaseholdtenure
Listed 28 May 2026 · price reduced 2 Jul 2026 · St Albans
How the price compares
This home£195,000£406 per sq ft
Median 1 bed in AL1£265k54 homes listed · £583 per sq ft
Difference-26%below the area median
Key features
- Chain Free
- Resident manager
- Communal Lounge
- Located on the ground floor of the upper block with patio doors
- Ample parking
- Well kept communal gardens
- City centre location
- Over 55's Retirement Property
- Guest apartment for friends and relatives
- 24 hour emergency monitoring system
About this home
A one bedroom ground floor apartment with patio doors leading to outside space within this very conveniently located over 55's City centre development. Shops, cafes and restaurants as well as Doctors surgeries and all other amenities are close at hand. Davis Court also benefits from a resident manager, 24 hour emergency monitoring system, organised events in the communal lounge, guest accommodation for friends and relatives.
Entrance - Hardwood front door. Storage cupboard with fuse box. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, cold water tank and shelving. Electric heater.
Living Room - Double glazed patio doors. Electric heater. Opening onto:-
Kitchen - A fitted range of base and wall mounted units with roll edge work surfaces. Stainless steel sink unit. Tiled splash backs. Integrated electric fan oven with extractor fan and electric hob. Space for washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Vinyl flooring. Electric heater.
Bedroom - Double glazed window to front. Fitted wardrobe. Electric heater.
Bathroom - A double shower cubicle with electric shower. Pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Part tiled walls and vinyl flooring. Electric towel rail. Extractor fan.
Communal Lounge - Large communal Lounge area hosting various social events detailed on the notice boards to include kitchen. Second smaller communal lounge located in the lower block. Two communal drying rooms.
Communal Garden -
Parking - Residents and guest parking.
Lease - 151 years remaining.
Service Charge - £836.45 quarterly to include 24 hour monitoring service and full time manager.
Ground Rent - Not applicable.
Property details
- Property type
- Retirement Property
- Size
- 480 sq ft / 45 sq m
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 151 years left
- Service charge
- £3,345 per year
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- St. Albans Station0.2 mi
- St. Albans Abbey Station0.5 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.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 22, Benedictine Place, 1, Marlborough Road St Albans AL1 3WA | Flat Leasehold | 19 Jun 2026 | £375,000 |
| Flat 17, Benedictine Place, 1, Marlborough Road St Albans AL1 3WA | Flat Leasehold | 6 May 2026 | £250,000 |
| 11 Davis Court St Albans AL1 3XU | Flat Leasehold | 1 Apr 2026 | £190,000 |
| 34 Marlborough Road St Albans AL1 3XQ | Terraced Freehold | 27 Mar 2026 | £610,000 |
| 43 Davis Court St Albans AL1 3XU | Flat Leasehold | 25 Mar 2026 | £195,000 |
| 32 Davis Court St Albans AL1 3XU | Flat Leasehold | 27 Feb 2026 | £250,000 |
| 31 Davis Court St Albans AL1 3XU | Flat Leasehold | 7 Nov 2025 | £240,000 |
| 25 Davis Court St Albans AL1 3XU | Flat Leasehold | 29 Aug 2025 | £195,000 |
| 8 Davis Court St Albans AL1 3XU | Flat Leasehold | 8 Aug 2025 | £190,000 |
| 2 Davis Court St Albans AL1 3XU | Flat Leasehold | 27 Jun 2025 | £250,000 |
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£975£19,500 deposit · £175,500 loan
Stamp Duty£1,400England 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 Daniels, St Albans on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 28 May 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 02/07/2026.
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