Black Boy Wood, St. Albans, AL2 3LN

Spacious & Stylish Five-Bedroom Detached Family Home | Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire
Perfectly positioned in the heart of Bricket Wood, this very well presented five-bedroom, two-bathroom detached family home offers over 2,350 sq. ft. of versatile living space, thoughtfully designed for modern family life. Built in 2003, the property enjoys a prime location just a three-minute walk from rail connections to London Euston, St Pancras and Blackfriars, via Watford Junction and St Albans City.

Surrounded by scenic countryside walks and a welcoming village community, Bricket Wood is a truly special place to call home — offering all the charm of rural living with the convenience of city access. The area is renowned for its excellent schools and nurseries, while local amenities include a doctors’ surgery, pharmacy, bus routes into London, Watford, Radlett, and Borehamwood, as well as a wonderful selection of local pubs and cafés such as The Old Fox, The Gate, The Black Boy, Bricket Wood Café, and the delightful Tea Rooms at the station.

Property Highlights
Step through the entrance porch with electronic entry system into a welcoming hallway with coat cupboard. The ground floor offers:

A cosy living room, ideal for relaxing or entertaining
A dining room next to the kitchen ideal for family gatherings
A cosy reading snug
A well-fitted kitchen with breakfast bar and separate utility room
A guest cloakroom/WC

On the first floor, you’ll find:

Four generous double bedrooms
A family bathroom
A stylish main bedroom with modern en-suite shower room and doors opening onto a private rear-facing balcony (see NB below)
The top floor features an impressive 30ft room with triple-aspect windows and ample eaves storage — currently used as a fifth bedroom, but equally suitable as a playroom, gym, or home office. There’s also the potential to add a third bathroom, offering further flexibility.

Outdoor Space
The 46ft south-east facing rear garden has been thoughtfully landscaped with two patios, Astroturf lawn, and mature planting, creating an inviting space for outdoor entertaining. At the far end, a bespoke garden bar offers the perfect spot to relax and unwind. The garden also benefits from side access to the front of the property.

To the front, there is an integrated single garage (with scope for conversion, subject to consent) and a driveway providing off-street parking for two vehicles, plus an easement allowing additional parking on a neighbouring section of land.

Additional Information
NB: The balcony off the main bedroom, constructed by previous owners, does not currently have formal planning consent; however, an indemnity policy is in place, and retrospective planning could be sought if desired.

With generous proportions, excellent transport connections, and a location that perfectly balances village tranquility with city convenience, this wonderful Bricket Wood home offers everything a modern family could hope for — space, comfort, and community.

A truly lovely place to live.

Ref MN1282