Property Spotlight: A 16th century cottage just four miles from St Albans

Published: 12:37 PM January 30, 2018

Updated: 3:02 PM November 1, 2020

Forge Cottage, Wilkins Green, Smallford - Credit: Archant

Nestled behind a screen of mature trees and shrubs, a five-bar wooden gate and large private driveway, is this charming Grade II listed 16th century cottage.

Forge Cottage has plenty of character features - Credit: Archant

The property offers a wealth of character with exposed beams and open fireplaces.

The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance porch, living room with wood burning stove, dining room with doors to a sun-terrace, kitchen, utility room, three bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The living room has a wood burning stove - Credit: Archant

There is also a separate outbuilding/office space, which offers the ability to work from home in a peaceful setting and could also be used as a self-contained annexe (STPP).

Forge Cottage is located on Wilkins Green Lane four miles from St Albans’ historic city centre.

Exposed beams are just one of the property's character features - Credit: Archant

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a period property with a wealth of history, set within wonderful mature grounds (approximately 0.2 acres) and surrounded by open countryside.