This Grade II listed family home is believed to date to Tudor times, and boasts a host of character features typical of the property's age.

Entry is into a welcoming reception hall, which leads to the study and guest WC.

Beyond the study is the drawing room, which opens to the dining room and continues through to the kitchen/breakfast room and utility room.

Herts Advertiser: The dining room is connected to the kitchen by a small lobby area.The dining room is connected to the kitchen by a small lobby area. (Image: Leon Day Images)

Herts Advertiser: The kitchen/breakfast room opens out onto the garden.The kitchen/breakfast room opens out onto the garden. (Image: Leon Day Images)

Herts Advertiser: The property is packed with period features.The property is packed with period features. (Image: Leon Day Images)

Herts Advertiser: Steps from the cosy sitting room lead to the dining room.Steps from the cosy sitting room lead to the dining room. (Image: Leon Day Images)

On the first floor is the main bedroom with dressing room and en suite shower, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. On the top floor is the fourth bedroom.

Herts Advertiser: The master bedroom has its own dressing room and en suite.The master bedroom has its own dressing room and en suite. (Image: Leon Day Images)

To the rear of the property is gated off street parking.

The extensive and beautifully landscaped rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, with a variety of mature trees and shrubs to the borders, plus a delightful adjoining courtyard.

Herts Advertiser: The landscaped rear garden is mainly laid to lawn.The landscaped rear garden is mainly laid to lawn. (Image: Leon Day Images)

London Colney is situated on the outskirts of St Albans, with its comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities. Locally there is an excellent selection of schooling, both state and private.

Property Facts

High Street, London Colney

Guide price: £950,000

Hamptons, 01727 890770 , www.hamptons.co.uk