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.

Herts Advertiser: Forge Cottage has plenty of character featuresForge Cottage has plenty of character features (Image: james ward photography)

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.

Herts Advertiser: The living room has a wood burning stoveThe living room has a wood burning stove (Image: james ward photography)

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.

Herts Advertiser: Exposed beams are just one of the property's character featuresExposed beams are just one of the property's character features (Image: james ward photography)

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.

Herts Advertiser: The property is set in mature grounds of around 0.2 of an acreThe property is set in mature grounds of around 0.2 of an acre (Image: james ward photography)

PROPERTY FACTS

Forge Cottage, Wilkins Green, Smallford

Guide price £1m

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