Sold STC Detached

4 SUMMER WALK

ST ALBANS, MARKYATE, HERTFORDSHIRE AL3 8NF

3 beds 1 baths 98 m² Listed 18 May 2024 (-806d)

£530,000

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# 3 bedroom link detached house for sale (AL3 8NF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 4 SUMMER WALK, ST ALBANS, MARKYATE, HERTFORDSHIRE AL3 8NF |
| Price | £530,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | E |
| Last sold | £510,000 Mar 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 08/07/2030
- **Current heating cost:** £640/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,500

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0870-2851-6034-2600-3971)

## Description

This spacious and light property is situated within a popular village cul de sac just a short walk from village amenities and offers off street parking and a single garage.

The property has been thoughtfully extended and improved offering spacioius open plan living to the ground floor with two reception areas and a refitted kitchen/diner. The kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of stylish units and integrated appliances. The family room at the rear benefits from bi-fold doors leading out to the garden. A cloakroom with WC and hand basin completes this level.

Upstairs there are three good size bedrooms and a modern fully tiled bathroom with white three-piece suite and shower with glass screen over the bath. Outside the garden is family friendly with a block paved patio, lawned area and enclosed fenced boundaries.

Council Tax Band E - £2,727.39 (2024/25)

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 Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/148153658/1231809) - Front
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/148153658/1231810) - Living Room
- ![Kitchen/Dining](/listings/photos/148153658/1231811) - Kitchen/Dining
- ![Family Room](/listings/photos/148153658/1231812) - Family Room
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/148153658/1231813) - Garden
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/148153658/1231814) - Kitchen
- ![Living/Dining](/listings/photos/148153658/1231815) - Living/Dining
- ![Family Room](/listings/photos/148153658/1231816) - Family Room
- ![Principal Bedroom](/listings/photos/148153658/1231817) - Principal Bedroom
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/148153658/1231818) - Bedroom 2
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/148153658/1231819) - Bedroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/148153658/1231820) - Bathroom
- ![Picture No. 37](/listings/photos/148153658/1231821) - Picture No. 37
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/148153658/1231822) - Garden
- ![Summerhouse](/listings/photos/148153658/1231823) - Summerhouse

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/148153658/1231824) - Floorplan

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 SUMMER WALK, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8NF | £510,000 | 07/03/2025 | Detached |
| 4 SUMMER WALK, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8NF | £290,000 | 09/06/2011 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 8 KING STREET, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8JY | £455,000 | 10/12/2025 | Detached |
| 35 LONG MEADOW, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8JW | £545,000 | 03/07/2023 | Detached |
| 14 FARRER TOP, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8ND | £500,000 | 24/01/2023 | Detached |
| THE TOWER HOUSE CLEVELAND ROAD, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8LD | £950,000 | 08/04/2022 | Detached |
| THE OLD CHAPEL PICKFORD ROAD, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8RS | £555,000 | 03/03/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 12 SUMMER WALK, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8NF | £416,000 | 04/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 36 LONG MEADOW, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8JN | £625,000 | 15/10/2021 | Detached |
| 3 PICKFORD ROAD, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8RS | £370,000 | 23/09/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £416,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £571,429 (7 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £1,034,375 (24 Detached, AL3, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -48.8%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Dacorum). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,421/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,579/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,737/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South West Herts (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,496/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £197,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £157,900

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,408/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **10y growth:** 77.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Dacorum; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 14.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 25.6%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

Front Living Room Kitchen/Dining Family Room Garden Kitchen Living/Dining Family Room Principal Bedroom Bedroom 2 Bedroom Bathroom Picture No. 37 Garden Summerhouse

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

98 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£510,000 Mar 2025

Price per m²

£5,408/m²

Local average

£1,034,375 (-48.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (25,946 of 33,755)

Street crime

44 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

• Close to local amenities
• Spacious open plan living
• Stylish fitted kitchen
• Three good size bedrooms
• Modern bathroom and downstairs WC
• Off street parking and garage
• Attractive garden with summerhouse

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

This spacious and light property is situated within a popular village cul de sac just a short walk from village amenities and offers off street parking and a single garage.

The property has been thoughtfully extended and improved offering spacioius open plan living to the ground floor with two reception areas and a refitted kitchen/diner. The kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of stylish units and integrated appliances. The family room at the rear benefits from bi-fold doors leading out to the garden. A cloakroom with WC and hand basin completes this level.

Upstairs there are three good size bedrooms and a modern fully tiled bathroom with white three-piece suite and shower with glass screen over the bath. Outside the garden is family friendly with a block paved patio, lawned area and enclosed fenced boundaries.

Council Tax Band E - £2,727.39 (2024/25)

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

Listed by

Village & Country

Ashtons

Reference: 148153658

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 09/07/2020

Expiry date: 08/07/2030

Current heating cost: £640/year

Potential heating cost: £480/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,500

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Price history

76% since 2011

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	07/03/2025 (1 year ago)	£510,000	+75.9%
Sold	09/06/2011 (15 years ago)	£290,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
8 KING STREET, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8JY	£455,000	10/12/2025	Detached
35 LONG MEADOW, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8JW	£545,000	03/07/2023	Detached
14 FARRER TOP, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8ND	£500,000	24/01/2023	Detached
THE TOWER HOUSE CLEVELAND ROAD, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8LD	£950,000	08/04/2022	Detached
THE OLD CHAPEL PICKFORD ROAD, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8RS	£555,000	03/03/2022	Detached
Same street 12 SUMMER WALK, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8NF	£416,000	04/01/2022	Terraced
36 LONG MEADOW, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8JN	£625,000	15/10/2021	Detached
3 PICKFORD ROAD, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8RS	£370,000	23/09/2021	Detached

Street average: £416,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £571,429 (7 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

10y growth 77.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Dacorum. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -0.2%

5y (index) 14.1%

10y (index) 25.6%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Dacorum. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,421/mo

Realistic £1,579/mo

Optimistic £1,737/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Dacorum.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South West Herts: £1,496/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View AL3 8NF

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Long Meadow	0.1 miles
Bus stop	The Plume of Feathers PH	0.1 miles
Shop	One Stop	0.3 miles
Shop	Hovis	0.3 miles
Train station	Whipsnade Central	3.7 miles
Train station	Luton Airport Parkway	3.8 miles
Hospital	Luton and Dunstable Hospital	4.4 miles
Hospital	Widecombe Nursing Home	5.9 miles
University	University of Bedfordshire : Putteridge Bury Campus	6.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	19
Anti-social behaviour	12
Criminal damage and arson	3
Other theft	3
Public order	2
Vehicle crime	2
Burglary	1
Possession of weapons	1
Shoplifting	1
Total incidents	44

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Markyate Village School and Nursery	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 19 Nov 2010
Flamstead Village School	Primary	1.5 miles	Good — 12 Sep 2014
Beechwood Park School	Other	1.5 miles	— (No rating)
Slip End Village School	Primary	1.6 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Kensworth Church of England Academy	Primary	2.0 miles	Good — 10 Mar 2022

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.3%

Max investor price (0.8%) £197,375

Target investor price (1%) £157,900

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).