Driftwood Avenue, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2

Listed 7 Sept 2026 · St Albans
A rare opportunity to purchase a 17th century, Grade II listed civil war cottage. Offered chain free and located in the heart of Park Street, this property is steeped in history and possesses original features throughout whilst having subtle updates over the centuries.
A warm and welcoming entrance hall leads to a good-sized lounge with stunning Inglenook fireplace and separate dining room. An inner hallway flows through to the kitchen, utility space and a more recently added WC. Stairs off the lounge lead to the first-floor and large family bathroom with bath and separate shower, three well-proportioned double bedrooms including a principal bedroom with a dressing room/library offering potential to convert to an en-suite (subject to the necessary consents).
Externally the property features a rear courtyard garden, with functioning well, side access and parking to the front for up to two cars.
Located in the heart of Park Street, the property is within walking distance of local amenities and offers easy access to Park Street Abbey Line Train Station, St Albans city centre, and the M25 and M1 motorway network.
Ground Floor -
Hallway -
Living Room - 4.57 x 3.74 (14'11" x 12'3") -
Dining Room - 3.20 x 3.14 (10'5" x 10'3") -
Inner Hallway -
Wc -
Kitchen - 3.12 x 2.72 (10'2" x 8'11") -
Utility Room -
First Floor -
Bathroom -
Bedroom 1 - 4.44 x 3.02 (14'6" x 9'10") -
Bedroom 2 - 3.74 x 3.37 (12'3" x 11'0") -
Bedroom 3 - 4.57 x 2.68 (14'11" x 8'9") -
Dressing Room -
External -
Rear Garden -
Off-Road Parking -
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Median sold prices in AL2 over the last 12 months: detached £760k · terraced £465k · semi-detached £585k · flat £276k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Park Street St Albans AL2 2PH | Flat Leasehold | 7 Aug 2026 | £297,500 |
| Flat 3, 36, Park Street St Albans AL2 2PT | Flat Leasehold | 20 Feb 2026 | £305,000 |
| 37 Park Street St Albans AL2 2PE | Terraced Freehold | 12 Sept 2025 | £575,000 |
| 66a, Park Street St Albans AL2 2PR | Detached Freehold | 10 Sept 2025 | £600,000 |
| Flat 4, 36, Park Street St Albans AL2 2PT | Flat Leasehold | 2 May 2025 | £273,750 |
| 7 Park Street St Albans AL2 2PE | Terraced Freehold | 29 Nov 2024 | £550,000 |
| Flat 1, 42, Park Street St Albans AL2 2PT | Flat Leasehold | 6 Sept 2024 | £342,500 |
| 49a, Park Street St Albans AL2 2PE | Other Freehold | 23 Aug 2024 | £200,000 |
| 87 Park Street St Albans AL2 2PH | Flat Leasehold | 21 Jun 2024 | £290,000 |
| Flat 2, 36, Park Street St Albans AL2 2PT | Flat Leasehold | 6 Apr 2024 | £250,000 |
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Listed by Paul Barker Estate Agents, St Albans on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 7 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 07/09/2026.
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