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4 bed house for sale Orchard Gardens, St. Albans, AL2

Asking price

£765,000

Added on 20/10/2026

New home

Type: Detached
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Size: £649 per sq ft
Tenure: Freehold

Key features

STAMP DUTY CONTRIBUTION OF £28,250 (SUBJECT TO TERMS & CONDITIONS)
10 YEAR NHBC WARRANTY & 2 YEAR ABBEY NEW HOMES WARRANTY
LARGE OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING AREA WITH FRENCH DOORS TO THE GARDEN
SEPARATE LOUNGE WITH FRENCH DOORS TO THE GARDEN
ENSUITE TO THE PRINCIPAL BEDROOM
ENERGY EFFICIENT 4 BEDROOM DETACHED HOME | APPROX. 1,179 SQ FT
THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS & ONE SINGLE BEDROOM
GARAGE, PARKING, EV CHARGING POINT & SOLAR PANELS

About this property

The Ripley (Plot 5) by Abbey Homes is a stunning and energy efficient four bedroom detached family home at Orchard Gardens, offering approximately 1,179 sq ft of thoughtfully designed accommodation, ideal for modern family living. At the heart of the home is a large open plan kitchen/dining area, creating the perfect space for family time and entertaining. The contemporary kitchen benefits from integrated appliances, whilst the dining area provides ample space for everyday living and hosting guests.

Floorplan

Council tax

Ask agent

Per year

Band A

£1,613
Band B

£1,882
Band C

£2,150
Band D

£2,419
Band E

£2,957
Band F

£3,494
Band G

£4,032
Band H

£4,838

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In St Albans, 2026/27 bills run from £1,613 a year in band A to £4,838 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across St Albans, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Price guide

96 comparables · within 3 miles

Cheaper than 76% of the 4-bed houses for sale nearby right now.

This home, £765,000 Median £885,000 · £685,000 – £1,500,000

Against sold prices

26% over

AL2 sold median £516 / sq ft, 637 sales

Compared with 96 4-bed houses for sale within 3 miles, on the market now or already under offer. The range is the middle 80% of their asking prices. Sold prices are HM Land Registry sales in AL2 over the last 24 months, per square foot of EPC floor area. All sold £/sq ft in AL2 →

Location

Orchard Gardens, St. Albans, AL2

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Part of a development

This home is in Orchard Gardens. See the scheme's facilities, developer and other homes there.

Orchard Gardens

Abbey New Homes · St Albans

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £765,000

£382k £1.1m

Deposit10% £77,000

£0 £765k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £688,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £153,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
77, Orchard Drive Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Jun 2023	893 sq ft £593/sq ft	893 sq ft	£593	£530,000
69, Orchard Drive Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Sept 2022	1,776 sq ft £526/sq ft	1,776 sq ft	£526	£935,000
71, Orchard Drive Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Apr 2022	1,044 sq ft £594/sq ft	1,044 sq ft	£594	£620,000
79, Orchard Drive Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Dec 2020	893 sq ft £569/sq ft	893 sq ft	£569	£508,000
71, Orchard Drive Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Nov 2017	1,044 sq ft £498/sq ft	1,044 sq ft	£498	£520,000
73, Orchard Drive Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Mar 2015	893 sq ft £465/sq ft	893 sq ft	£465	£415,000
73, Orchard Drive Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Feb 2014	893 sq ft £347/sq ft	893 sq ft	£347	£310,000
81, Orchard Drive Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Nov 2012	850 sq ft £263/sq ft	850 sq ft	£263	£224,000