5 bed house for sale Leyton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2JB
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About this property
Coach Lane Cottage is set in a highly sought-after position in Harpenden. A distinguished Grade II listed home, with a wealth of character, five bedrooms and well-proportioned living spaces, set beside Harpenden Common
Coach Lane Cottage is a distinctive Grade II listed timber-framed home, originating from the 15th century, with later 16th-20th century additions. Its attractive façade features three gables beneath a clay-tiled roof, complemented by beautiful leaded windows, some featuring stained glass. Inside, a wealth of character includes exposed timber framing, oak floors and impressive fireplaces.
Key features
- Reception hall
- Sitting room
- Family room
- Office
- Reception
- Dining room
- Kitchen/breakfast room
- Cloakroom
- 5 Bedrooms
- Family bathroom
- Shower room
- Garage
Floorplan
Price guide
£743 per sq ft, above the middle of recent sales in AL5 (£480–£858, 10th–90th percentile, 851 sales over 24 months).
Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 851 homes sold in AL5 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in AL5 →
Location
Leyton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2JB
- Council tax
- Band D (Approx £2,419/year)The agent has not stated the band, so band D is shown as the local reference: St Albans's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept. The actual band and any discounts change the bill.
Mortgage and stamp duty
A £1,975,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £439,000 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.
Historic sold prices nearby
HM Land Registry sales in AL5 2JB. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34, Leyton Road Terraced | Terraced | Jul 2025 | 980 sq ft £622/sq ft | 980 sq ft | £622 | £609,000 |
| 31, Leyton Road Terraced | Terraced | Dec 2024 | 474 sq ft £870/sq ft | 474 sq ft | £870 | £412,000 |
| 6, Nightingale Mews, 37, Leyton Road Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Jun 2023 | 549 sq ft £638/sq ft | 549 sq ft | £638 | £350,000 |
| 3, Nightingale Mews, 37, Leyton Road Terraced | Terraced | Jun 2022 | 710 sq ft £662/sq ft | 710 sq ft | £662 | £470,000 |
| 32, Leyton Road Terraced | Terraced | Apr 2015 | 667 sq ft £659/sq ft | 667 sq ft | £659 | £440,000 |
| Beech Lodge, 1, Park View Detached | Detached | Jan 2015 | — | — | — | £1,400,000 |
| 34, Leyton Road Terraced | Terraced | Dec 2014 | 980 sq ft £465/sq ft | 980 sq ft | £465 | £455,000 |
| Park House, Leyton Road Detached | Detached | Jan 2014 | — | — | — | £1,290,000 |
Area insights
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