# 3 bedroom cottage for sale (AL3 8PN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 3 WESLEY ROAD, ST ALBANS, MARKYATE, HERTFORDSHIRE AL3 8PN | | Price | £389,950 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £382,000 Aug 2020 | ## Description This Three Bedroom Character Cottage is situated in the heart of the Village within a stones throw of local shops and amenities. The ground floor comprises of a Modern Fitted Kitchen, 'Victorian style' Bathroom, Open Plan Living Accommodation with a Feature Fireplace and wooden floor. The first floor comprises of Three Good Size Bedrooms and a Separate W.C.The property has been lovingly restored throughout to an exceptionally high standard, having been re-wired, re-plumbed, had the windows restored / replaced, re-roofed and is generally presented in superb decorative order throughout.Viewing is a must to fully appreciate this beautiful home!! Markyate also benefits from excellent access via both road and rail links to London, with a short distance to the M1 (Junction 9 approx. 2 miles), and an efficient Thameslink rail service from Harpenden into St. Pancras in under 30 minutes. ## Property Photos - ![Photo 6](/listings/photos/93012146/1646857) - Photo 6 - ![Photo 20](/listings/photos/93012146/1646859) - Photo 20 - ![Photo 9](/listings/photos/93012146/1646860) - Photo 9 - ![Photo 5](/listings/photos/93012146/1646863) - Photo 5 - ![Photo 21](/listings/photos/93012146/1646865) - Photo 21 - ![Photo 22](/listings/photos/93012146/1646868) - Photo 22 - ![Photo 19](/listings/photos/93012146/1646870) - Photo 19 - ![Photo 24](/listings/photos/93012146/1646873) - Photo 24 - ![Photo 26](/listings/photos/93012146/1646876) - Photo 26 - ![Photo 17](/listings/photos/93012146/1646879) - Photo 17 - ![Photo 14](/listings/photos/93012146/1646880) - Photo 14 - ![Photo 12](/listings/photos/93012146/1646882) - Photo 12 - ![Photo 10](/listings/photos/93012146/1646884) - Photo 10 - ![Photo 3](/listings/photos/93012146/1646886) - Photo 3 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/93012146/1646887) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![Energy Perform...](/listings/photos/93012146/1646892) - Energy Perform... ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #12763585 - **Address:** 3 Wesley Road, Markyate, AL3 8PN - **Certificate Issued:** 22/01/2018 - **Work Completed:** 21/11/2017 - **Items:** 3 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 WESLEY ROAD, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8PN | £382,000 | 21/08/2020 | Terraced | | 3 WESLEY ROAD, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8PN | £250,000 | 22/08/2014 | Terraced | | 3 WESLEY ROAD, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8PN | £202,000 | 13/12/2010 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | COWPER COTTAGE, 12 COWPER RISE, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8RY | £440,000 | 22/09/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 5 WESLEY ROAD, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8PN | £354,000 | 03/02/2023 | Terraced | | LILLY FAY HOUSE HIGH STREET, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8PB | £935,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 2 WESLEY ROAD, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8PN | £265,000 | 02/09/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 20 WESLEY ROAD, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8PN | £357,862 | 25/05/2022 | Terraced | | 19 FULLERTON CLOSE, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8PL | £450,000 | 20/05/2022 | 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 | | 3 PICKFORD ROAD, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, DACORUM, HERTFORDSHIRE, AL3 8RS | £370,000 | 23/09/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £325,621 (3 sales) **Area average:** £616,667 (6 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £1,034,375 (24 Detached, AL3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -62.3% ## 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:** 0.4% (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.* ## 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)