Embracing the site of a former walled garden, this four-bedroom house completed in 2019 lies on Alma Cut, a quiet lane in the centre of St Albans. Designed by the current owners, the plan unfolds over about 2,050 sq ft across two storeys and presents a striking, contemporary façade to the street. Awash with natural light, an elevated sense of calm prevails within the fluid layout; the inner courtyard, first-floor terraces and sedum roof gardens are an integral part of the experience of this contemporary house. Proximity to London enables easy commuting to London St Pancras in around 20 minutes.