5 bed detached house for sale

Black Boy Wood, St. Albans AL2

Spacious and very well presented, this five-bedroom detached family home in the heart of Bricket Wood, St Albans offers more than 2,350 sq. Ft. Of thoughtfully designed accommodation, perfectly tailored for modern family living. Built in 2003 and set within one of Hertfordshire’s most desirable village communities, the property combines generous proportions, contemporary style and exceptional convenience, making it an outstanding opportunity for anyone seeking both comfort and connection.

Bricket Wood itself is a place that captures the best of both worlds. Surrounded by woodland, leafy footpaths and open green spaces, it has long been cherished for its peaceful, village-like atmosphere, yet it sits moments from excellent transport links. From the house, a stroll of just three minutes brings you to the Abbey Flyer branch line offering links to both St Albans and Watford and from there onwards into Central London. There is also a bus route from Bricket Wood through Radlett and into Borehamwood. The village is known for its friendly community spirit and highly regarded schools and nurseries, as well as its range of everyday amenities, including a local doctor’s surgery, pharmacy, post office and convenient bus routes into Central London, Radlett and Borehamwood. Much-loved pubs and cafés add to its warm character, with favourites such as The Old Fox, The Gate, The Black Boy, Bricket Wood Café and the delightful station Tea Rooms giving residents plenty of inviting places to relax and meet.

Upon entering the property, the welcoming porch, with electronic entry system, leads into a bright and spacious hallway, complete with a useful coat cupboard and stairs rising to the upper floors. The ground floor has been arranged to create a natural flow between the living spaces, making it ideal for both day-to-day life and entertaining. A generous living room offers the perfect setting for family gatherings or quiet evenings in, while the adjoining dining room is perfectly positioned next to the kitchen for effortless hosting. A cosy reading snug opens directly onto the garden, providing an intimate corner to unwind. The well-appointed kitchen features a breakfast bar and access to a separate utility room, ensuring practicality never compromises style. A guest cloakroom completes the ground floor.

Upstairs on the first floor, four well-sized double bedrooms provide excellent flexibility for family members or guests. A contemporary family bathroom, with separate shower cubicle, serves this level, while the main bedroom enjoys its own modern en-suite shower room and doors leading out to a private, rear-facing balcony that captures the calm and greenery of the garden beyond.

The top floor reveals an impressive 30-foot room bathed in light from its triple-aspect windows, currently arranged as a fifth bedroom. Its generous scale and ample eaves storage make it ideal for use as a playroom, gym, home office or studio, and the layout offers the potential for the addition of a third bathroom if desired.

Outside, the south-east facing rear garden has been creatively landscaped to provide a peaceful and low-maintenance retreat. Two patio areas offer excellent spaces for dining and entertaining, while the Astroturf lawn and mature planting add year-round appeal. At the far end of the garden, a bespoke bar creates a charming setting to enjoy warm evenings or weekend get-togethers. Side access leads to the front of the property, where an integrated single garage provides further storage or scope for conversion, and the driveway accommodates two vehicles. An additional easement allows for extra parking on an adjoining area of land.

With its superb position, generous and versatile interiors, excellent village amenities and seamless links to London and nearby towns, this exceptional Bricket Wood home offers an enviable lifestyle defined by comfort, community and convenience. It truly is a wonderful place to live.

Please note: The balcony off the main bedroom, originally constructed by previous owners, does not currently have formal planning consent. An indemnity policy is in place, and retrospective planning permission could be pursued should a future owner wish to do so.

Ref MN1282