Property Summary
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Area Sq ft: 896 sq ft
Property Description
New Barnes Mill Office Space - Cottonmill Lane, St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 2HANew Barnes Mill is a distinctive character office building located on Cottonmill Lane in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Combining historic architectural features with modern office functionality, this converted 19th-century mill provides high-quality commercial accommodation within a well-established business environment.
Positioned just outside St Albans town centre, the property benefits from excellent connectivity to the A414 North Orbital Road, M1, M10, and Thameslink rail services, making it an attractive location for businesses seeking accessible office space in Hertfordshire.
The property comprises a detached former mill building originally constructed in 1887 and comprehensively remodelled in 1990 to provide multi-let office accommodation across basement and three upper floors. The building offers a blend of period character and modern office specification, appealing to creative, professional, and technology-based occupiers.
A self-contained ground floor office suite extending to approximately 896 sq ft is currently available to lease.
Property Details
Property Type: Office
Property Name: New Barnes Mill
Address: Cottonmill Lane, St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 2HA
Borough: St Albans
County: Hertfordshire
Region: East of England
Market: Hertfordshire
Location Type: Urban
Building Type: 3 Star Office
Year Built: 1887
Refurbished: 1990
Total Floor Area: 17,859 sq ft NIA
Floors: 4
Typical Floor Size: 4,464 sq ft
Construction: Masonry
Tenancy: Multi-let
Owner Occupied: No
Available Office Accommodation
Available Space: 896 sq ft
Maximum Contiguous Space: 896 sq ft
Office Availability: Ground Floor Suite
Vacant Space: 896 sq ft
Occupancy Rate: 95% Leased
Asking Rent: £27.90 per sq ft
Lease Type: Fully Repairing and Insuring (FRI)
Leasing Highlights
Self-contained character office suite
Ground floor accommodation with own entrance
On-site parking provision
Flexible business space in a converted mill building
Excellent road and rail connectivity
Building Amenities
Air Conditioning
Accent Lighting
Kitchen Facilities
Controlled Access
Security System
Demised WC Facilities
Passenger Lift
Energy Performance Rating – D
Surface Parking
Parking & Accessibility
Parking Ratio: 0.44 spaces per 1,000 sq ft
Surface Parking Spaces: 8
The property benefits from strong transport connections, making it suitable for businesses operating across Hertfordshire and Greater London.
Nearby Transport Links
St Albans Railway Station – approximately 1.8 miles
Radlett Railway Station – approximately 5.4 miles
London Luton Airport – approximately 11.3 miles
London Heathrow Airport – approximately 28.2 miles
London City Airport – approximately 37.5 miles
Established Business Environment
New Barnes Mill accommodates a range of established occupiers including technology, engineering, marketing, and consultancy firms such as
Assetware Technology Ltd
Wagada Ltd
Drylock Technologies
Red Engine
Bau MEP Ltd
This diverse tenant mix contributes to a professional and collaborative commercial environment within one of St Albans’ recognised office locations.
Commercial Opportunity in St Albans
This office suite represents an excellent opportunity for SMEs, consultants, creative agencies, and professional service firms seeking high-quality character office accommodation in St Albans. The combination of historic architecture, modern office amenities, self-contained space, and convenient transport access creates an appealing working environment for businesses looking to establish or expand within Hertfordshire.
For further details or to make a booking, please contact Fraser Bond.
