Barns Dene, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5
By Ashtons
£ 1,100,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Ashtons says ..
OPEN DAY 8/02/2025. A detached family home located in an extremely popular part of Harpenden.
Property Oracle says ..
This four-bedroom house in Barns Dene, Harpenden, is located in a desirable area with excellent schools and transport links. Harpenden is a popular choice for families, and the property’s proximity to several highly-rated primary and secondary schools increases its attractiveness. The train station is within reasonable distance, providing good access to London and other nearby towns. The property itself presents itself as a sizeable family home with potential, but the photos reveal an interior that is in need of modernisation and updating. The kitchen and bathrooms are dated and require refurbishment. The carpets appear worn, and overall, the property has a tired aesthetic. However, the property does benefit from a garden, offering outdoor space. Although the provided plot size is listed as 0.00 SQFT, the external images clearly show there is a garden. The garden is sizable but does need tending and could potentially be improved with some landscaping. The listed price of £1,100,000 requires consideration; while Harpenden is a high-value area, this property’s condition is a factor. A buyer should factor in a renovation budget to improve the property’s value and appeal. Potential buyers should carefully weigh the cost of modernisation against the desirability of the location and the size of the property.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 5
- Location
- 8
- Land
- 6
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft (est)
- 1,279.83
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 1,268,750.00 £Increased by 29.81 %
- Est sale value
- 2,028,530.55 £Increased by 115.35 %
- Average area rental value
- 2,317.00 £/moIncreased by 19.00 %
- Est letting value
- 2,559.66 £/moIncreased by 100.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 2.19 %Decreased by 8.37 %
- Crime Rate
- 6.00 %Unchanged by 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundwood Primary School | Community School | Good | 0.26 KM |
| Roundwood Park School | Academy Converter | 0.34 KM | |
| St Hilda'S School | Other Independent School | 0.68 KM | |
| St Nicholas Cofe Va Primary School | Voluntary Aided School | Good | 1.35 KM |
| The King'S School | Other Independent School | 1.46 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nickey Line | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| The Close | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Nightingale Mews | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Geesroft Walk | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpenden | 1543 | HPD | 2.14 KM |
| Luton Airport Parkway | 3645 | LTN | 6.70 KM |
| Luton | 1536 | LUT | 8.64 KM |
| St Albans Abbey | 1562 | SAA | 8.70 KM |
| St Albans City | 1548 | SAC | 8.88 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barns Dene, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 | £ 1,100,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.00 KM |
| Hartwell Gardens, HARPENDEN, AL5 | £ 1,750,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.14 KM |
| Hartwell Gardens, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 | £ 1,700,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.16 KM |
| Hartwell Gardens, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 | £ 1,700,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.16 KM |
| Claygate Avenue, Harpenden | £ 1,700,000 | BUY | 8 / 10 | 0.17 KM |
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|---|---|---|
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| 80 Townsend Lane | £ 1,698,500 | 0.09 KM |
| 29 Barns Dene | £ 1,525,000 | 0.09 KM |
| 39 Barns Dene | £ 1,365,000 | 0.09 KM |