North Cottages, St Albans, AL2 1AP
Listed 25 Aug 2026 · price reduced 15 Oct 2026 · St Albans
How the price compares
Key features
- Ensuite bathroom
- Private driveway
- Gas central heating
- Available now
About this home
NOVEMBERS RENT FREE! A beautifully presented three-bedroom terraced home, offering modern living with charming cottage-style character.
Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, the property is just a short journey from the vibrant city centre of St Albans, which offers an excellent selection of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities. The location also benefits from excellent to the M1 and M25 motorways and is within close proximity to highly sought-after schools. London Colney and Colney Fields Shopping Park are also just a short drive away.
The accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hallway leading into a cosy living room. To the rear of the property is an impressive open-plan kitchen and dining area, featuring modern fitted units and appliances, alongside a contemporary family bathroom.
Outside, the property boasts a large, well-maintained garden — ideal for family life and entertaining guests. There is also the added benefit of off-street parking for ample cars for convenience.
Upstairs, there are three generously sized bedrooms, including a master bedroom with en-suite facilities. The loft has been insulated and boarded, with electricity connected, providing excellent additional storage space.
Throughout the month of November, is a rent free period.
Unfurnished. Available now. EPC rating: D.
Property details
- Property type
- Terraced
- Council tax band
- C
- Furnishing
- Unfurnished
- Available from
- Now
- Deposit
- £2,250
- Tenancy
- Long term
- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Private garden
- Heating
- Gas central
Floorplan
Location
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- Park Street Station1.0 mi
- How Wood Station1.4 mi
- St. Albans Abbey Station1.4 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in AL2 over the last 12 months: detached £760k · terraced £465k · semi-detached £585k · flat £276k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 North Cottages St Albans AL2 1AP | Terraced Freehold | 26 Jun 2026 | £275,000 |
| 51 North Cottages St Albans AL2 1AW | Terraced Freehold | 5 Jun 2026 | £750,000 |
| 23 North Cottages St Albans AL2 1AP | Terraced Freehold | 9 Mar 2026 | £345,000 |
| 16 North Cottages St Albans AL2 1AP | Terraced Freehold | 29 Jan 2026 | £415,000 |
| 10 North Cottages St Albans AL2 1AP | Terraced Freehold | 17 Oct 2025 | £421,500 |
| 50 North Cottages St Albans AL2 1AW | Terraced Freehold | 14 Jul 2025 | £668,000 |
| 13 North Cottages St Albans AL2 1AP | Semi-detached Freehold | 14 Feb 2025 | £570,000 |
| 25 North Cottages St Albans AL2 1AP | Detached Freehold | 9 Aug 2024 | £900,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in AL2
Renting costs
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Listed by Northwood, St Albans on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 25 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 15/10/2026.
TENANT FEE GUIDE In addition to paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following payments permitted under the Tenant Fees Act 2019. Before the tenancy starts (payable to Northwood St Albans Ltd the Agent ) Holding Deposit: Equivalent to one week s rent (annual rent divided by 52). This will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraws from the tenancy, fails a Right-to-Rent check, provides materially significant or false or misleading information, or fails to sign their tenancy agreement and if relevant a guarantor agreement, within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing). Deposit: Payable before the start of the tenancy and held under a Government approved scheme for the duration of the agreement. It will be repaid in full provided all tenancy obligations have been fulfilled. The deposit will be subject to a maximum of five weeks rent for an annual rent of up to £50,000 and a maximum of six weeks rent for an annual rent over £50,000. Unpaid Rent during the tenancy (payable to the Agent) Payment of Interest at 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate for late payment of rent from the due date until paid. (Not charged until the rent is more than 14 days overdue). During the tenancy if permitted and applicable Utilities gas, electricity, water and sewerage Communications telephone and broadband Installation of cable/satellite Subscription to cable/satellite supplier Television licence Council Tax Other permitted payments Any other permitted payments, not included above, for breaches of contract or under the relevant legislation including contractual damages. These may include: Lost keys - The actual cost of replacing lost keys or other security device. If the loss results in locks needing to be changed, the actual costs of a locksmith, new lock and replacement keys will be charged to the tenant. Variation of a contract at the Tenant s request - To cover the costs of taking landlord s instructions and execution of new contract capped at £50.00 inc VAT or reasonable costs if higher. Adding or removing a Tenant at the Tenant s request, with the Landlords approval - To cover the costs of taking landlord s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration and execution of new tenancy agreement capped at £50 inc VAT (per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher). Early termination costs - This does not give a right to terminate a tenancy earlier than the end of the fixed term and any request will be considered on a case by case basis. If the Tenant is granted permission to terminate the contract early, the tenant shall be liable to the landlord s reasonable costs in re-letting the property including rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. Tenant Protection Northwood St Albans Limited is a member of Propertymark, which is a client money protection scheme, and also a member of The Property Ombudsman, which is a redress scheme. You can find out more details on our website or by contacting us directly. 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.
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