Barnes Wallis Way, St Albans, AL2 3FH

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Nestled between the vibrant towns of Watford and St Albans, Bricket Wood is a tranquil and friendly village in Hertfordshire that combines the charm of countryside living with easy access to city life. With excellent schools, convenient transport links, and a close-knit community atmosphere, Bricket Wood is a fantastic place to call home for families, professionals, and retirees alike.

Step through the front door into a welcoming entrance hall, where a handy downstairs WC and a separate storage cupboard await you. 

The  kitchen/breakfast room has integrated appliances, plenty of cupboard storage and space for a breakfast/dining table.  

The reception room, with French doors into the garden, offers the perfect living extension for those warm summer evenings.  

On the first floor there is a spacious landing with a skylight and cupboard housing the boiler with extra space for a hoover and linen.  There are three well-proportioned double bedrooms, the main having wardrobes and an en-suite shower/WC, the 2nd having wardrobes and a Juliette balcony overlooking the garden, with the 3rd bedroom also overlooking the garden and beyond.

Outside, the home continues to impress: The rear garden, which is laid with Astroturf, backs onto open views and there is a good size patio with which brings the indoors outdoors and is perfect for alfresco dining and summer lounging.  There is also a newly installed large shed for bikes, tools, or storing equipment for outdoor hobbies such as camping.  To the front of the house there is off street parking for 2 cars and plenty of space to install an EV charging point.

As a point of interest there is planning permission already in place to extend the living room further into the garden.

Families are well-served by a number of highly regarded schools in and around Bricket Wood, catering to all age groups:

Primary Schools:
Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School – A welcoming, community-focused school with a strong Ofsted rating and excellent pastoral care.

Park Street C of E Primary School – Just a short drive away, offering a values-driven education with small class sizes.

Secondary Schools:
Parmiters School – One of the most sought-after secondary schools in the region, known for academic excellence and extracurricular enrichment.

St Michael's Catholic High School – Located nearby in Watford, offering strong academic performance and pastoral care.

St Albans Girls’ School (STAGS) – A top-performing secondary in nearby St Albans.

Many schools in the surrounding areas benefit from outstanding reputations, making Bricket Wood a popular choice for families.

Transport Links
Despite its leafy village feel, Bricket Wood is exceptionally well-connected:

Rail:
Bricket Wood Station (on the Abbey Flyer Line) – Connects to St Albans Abbey and Watford Junction, with onward services to London Euston in around 30–40 minutes.

Road:
Excellent access to major roads such as the M1 and M25 and both are within a few minutes’ drive.

Airports:
London Luton Airport is about 20 minutes away by car.
Heathrow Airport reachable in under 40 minutes.

Bricket Wood is a hidden gem in Hertfordshire – a safe, well-connected, and friendly village with a genuine sense of community. Whether you're commuting to London, raising a family, or seeking a quieter pace of life, Bricket Wood strikes the perfect balance between rural charm and modern convenience.