4 bedroom detached house to rent

Butt Field View, St Albans - Exceptional 4‑Bedroom Luxury Detached Home To Let

Commanding a prime position in the prestigious, quiet and green St Stephen's area on the south side of St Albans, close to key amenities and great schools, this beautifully re‑built (2019) and comprehensively renovated home (July 2021) offers over 2,000 sq. ft. of refined, contemporary living. Designed for discerning tenants who expect the very best, this property combines luxurious finishes with a warm, welcoming atmosphere - and will be cared for by those who truly value a high‑end home. Provided with all furnishings pictured, this house is perfect for a family to move straight into.

At a Glance

• Detached chalet bungalow in a quiet, highly sought‑after residential road
• 4 double bedrooms 3 en-suite bathrooms 2 additional WCs 3 reception areas
• Showpiece “Lifestyle Room" - spacious kitchen / dining / family space with bi‑fold doors
• Partially furnished with high‑quality, carefully chosen pieces
• Re‑built in 2019 and fully renovated July 2021 - turnkey condition
• Google Nest Dual zone controlled heating throughout
• Provided with Electricity and Gas Smart meters
• Fiber Optic Internet and Ring video doorbell plus Ring home alarm system
• Secluded south‑west facing landscaped garden with large entertaining terrace
• Driveway parking for two cars plus garage and garden store
• Council Tax: Band E EPC: C

Elegant Living & Entertaining Spaces

The property opens into a generous, light‑filled entrance hall, setting the tone for the rest of the home: tasteful decor, high‑quality flooring, and a calm, contemporary palette.

• Formal Living Room
  A cosy yet sophisticated lounge to the front, bright and comfortable, facing a green space and offering privacy, with a bow window and feature fireplace, ideal for relaxed evenings. Wood flooring and quality finishes make this an inviting space for both informal family time and more formal entertaining.
• Versatile Reception / Dining / Study
  Double glass doors from the lounge lead into a flexible second reception room - perfect as a formal dining room, home office, playroom or quiet reading room, depending on your lifestyle, currently set as a home office, facing the green space in front of the property.

Showpiece “Lifestyle Room" - The Heart of the Home

The rear of the property opens into a spectacular open‑plan kitchen / dining / family room, thoughtfully designed for modern living and entertaining.

• Expansive kitchen with central island - ideal for cooking, hosting and casual dining
• High‑spec integrated appliances and extensive storage
• American size fridge / freezer with filtered water and ice dispenser
• Well‑planned zones for family seating and dining, bathed in natural light
• Underfloor hitting with separate Google Nest control
• Family sized brand new dishwasher, double oven, gas hob and microwave
• Full‑width bi‑folding doors connecting seamlessly to the terrace and garden, creating a superb indoor‑outdoor entertaining space

As well as extensive workspace, the kitchen gives a perfect view over the family area to supervise homework or playtime, and over the pretty garden.

Next door to the kitchen, a separate spacious utility room keeps laundry and household tasks discreetly tucked away, with additional storage and housing for the recently fitted ATAG boiler and cylinder, as well as home to the water softener system, the washing machine, drier and drying rack.

A ground‑floor cloakroom with ample cupboard-space for coats and shoes and WC complete the practical layout.

Luxurious Bedroom Suites

The accommodation has been cleverly arranged to offer flexibility for families or those needing guest suites and work‑from‑home options.

Ground Floor

• Bedroom 1 & Bedroom 2
  Two generous double bedrooms, both finished to a luxurious standard and each with its own stylish en‑suite bathroom (bedroom 1 is fitted with a king size bed). Ideal as guest suites, multi‑generational living, as a gym, office, playroom, or for older children seeking more independence.

First Floor

• Principal Suite
  A bright, triple‑aspect principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes, king size bed and generous double eaves storage, offering a calm, private retreat.
  The impressive four‑piece en‑suite bathroom includes: a bath, a separate shower cubicle, a wash basin, and a WC
• Bedroom 4
  Another comfortable double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, double bed and generous double eaves storage, served by a private WC, ideal as a guest room, nursery or large home office.

Furnishings & Presentation

The home is offered partially furnished, providing immediate comfort without compromising on space or style. The two main reception rooms feature quality sofas, complemented by stylish carpets throughout that have been carefully selected to match the tone and colour palette of the house, all in pristine condition.

A high‑quality 55‑inch LG OLED TV is provided, perfectly suited to the main living area and enhancing the home's appeal for those who value premium technology and relaxed, high‑end living. A high spec automated standing desk and office chair are provided as well for a home office room.

South‑West Facing Garden & Outdoor Living

The property's exterior has been designed with both aesthetics and practicality in mind:

• Secluded, south‑west facing rear garden - enjoys excellent afternoon and evening sun
• Large, beautifully finished patio - perfect for outdoor dining, barbecues, summer entertaining, or relaxing
• Well maintained lawn with mature shrubs and planting, plus a summer house / shed
• Lockable side access from the front of the property to the garden and rear of the property, enhancing convenience for gardening and bikes.

To the front, a block‑paved driveway provides off‑street parking for two cars, together with access to a garage / garden store, appealing to those with multiple vehicles or needing extra storage.

The garden shed is thoughtfully equipped with stylish sun lounges, an electric lawn mower, a grass trimmer, and a parasol, together with a glass garden table and matching chairs, creating a ready‑made setting for relaxed outdoor enjoyment and easy maintenance of the grounds, and offering a useful space for storage of garden furniture and toys. The rental of this property includes the services of a gardener who will visit periodically to maintain the garden.

Location - St Stephen's, South St Albans

Butt Field View sits within the highly regarded St Stephen's area on the south side of St Albans:

• Easy reach of St Albans City Centre with its excellent shopping, dining and leisure offering
• Superb access to M1, M25, A1 and A414 - ideal for commuters
• Close to open green spaces including Verulamium Park and Greenwood Park
• Well placed for excellent local schools and family amenities. The house is well served by a good range of schools all within walking distance, including the highly rated Killigrew Primary School and Catholic Primary, St Adrian's, as well as the Marlborough Science Academy and independent school St Columba's College. St Albans also benefits from excellent secondary schools, including single-sex grammar schools.
• Convenient connections to St Albans City Station for fast links into London. Trains into London St Pancras leave from the St Albans City Station. Within walking distance of the house is the Abbey Station branch line to Watford from which there is a direct line into Euston. There is a regular bus service from the Watford Road north to St Albans, Harpenden, Luton and south to Watford. Bus services run from St Albans to Luton, Stansted and Heathrow airports.

For Discerning Renters

This is a rare opportunity to rent a high‑specification, immaculately presented, partially furnished home in one of St Albans' most desirable residential pockets. The recent rebuild and 2021 full renovation ensure the property feels fresh, contemporary and exceptionally well cared for.

Ideal for professionals, corporate lets or families seeking:

• A luxurious, low‑maintenance home
• Generous, flexible accommodation
• Outstanding entertaining space
• A quiet, prestigious yet well‑connected location

Available from: 12th January 2026
Guide Rent: From £4,000 per calendar month

Prospective tenants will be expected to demonstrate strong references, excellent stewardship of high‑quality property, and the financial profile commensurate with this calibre of home.

The minimum gross household income threshold for this property is £135,000 per annum.