Welwyn Garden City is one of England's finest examples of a new town, developed in 1920. It takes its name from Welwyn, a separate village situated several miles from Welwyn Garden City. The River Lee flows past the south side of the town on its way to Hertford. Residential areas are modern, with older houses on "The West Side" and new houses on the East side of the main boulevard that runs through the neo-Georgian town centre. Welwyn Garden City is a good area for first time buyers, people who are searching for buy to let opportunities, as well as being popular with families. Estate agents in Welwyn Garden City are offering studio apartments in modern purpose built blocks for £86k+. There is also a wide selection of houses for sale in Welwyn Garden City, ranging from semi detached houses to detached properties with extensive gardens.
Amenities for properties in Welwyn Garden City
The town offers comprehensive modern shopping facilities for families considering Welwyn Garden property - comprising mainly of the Howard Centre indoor shopping centre and a large John Lewis department store a few hundred metres from the centre. The industrial and business parks are home to a selection of companies, including Xerox, Tesco and Roche, bringing much employment to the area. There are several golf courses (where Nick Faldo honed his skills), and Gosling Sports Park, a good venue for cycling, athletics, squash, tennis, bowls, as well as a dry ski slope and golf driving range. For walks and water sports, Stanborough Park on the outskirts of town has an open air swimming pool and two manmade lakes, offering boating, sailing and windsurfing courses. Close to the town centre is Campus West entertainment centre, where there is a theatre, roller skating rink and library.
Transport for Welwyn Garden City
Welwyn Garden City is ideally located for commuting into London, with a direct rail link operating into London King's Cross in approximately 25 minutes. By road the A414 and A1(M) provide links to the A10 and M11 to the east, and the M25 to the south and west respectively.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property for sale or property to rent in Welwyn Garden City, you may also like to consider exploring neighbouring areas, and look at property for sale in Hatfield, Hertford and Harpenden.
flat, 2 bedrooms
Kings are pleased to present this spacious split level maisonette situated within walking distance of Stanborough Lakes, and easy access to the Town Centre and main line to Kings Cross. This...
house, 3 bedrooms
TIMELESS BEAUTY A three bedroom semi detached property with the added benefits of a fully double glazed conservatory, off street parking and detached garage all set in this popular location.
house, 4 bedrooms
We offer for sale this four bedroomed, three storey, semi detached townhouse situated in a popular location of Welwyn Garden City, within close proximity to local shops, schools and amenities.
house, 5 bedrooms
OPEN HOUSE ON SATURDAY 26TH MAY- PLEASE CALL FOR VIEWING TIMES AND TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT Enjoying a peaceful and elevated position with delightful views towards The River Mimram, 'Oak Heights'...
house, 4 bedrooms
PRICED FOR QUICK SALE! A substantial four bedroom terrace house with off street parking, offered chain free, in need of refurbishment with potential for a buy to let investment.
house, 4 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, 1 bathroom
Kings are pleased to offer this deceptively large Four Bedroom Semi Detached Family Home. The property is situated in this ever popular location to the south east of the town centre, we strongly...
house, 3 bedrooms
CIRCLE THIS AD Within walking distance to the town centre, we are proud to present this three bedroom mid terrace property with off street parking for two cars.
flat, 1 bedroom
Impressive one bedroom second floor apartment offered on a 70% shared ownership basis. The property is attractively presented throughout and is further complimented by allocated parking. Situated...
flat, 1 bedroom
LARGER THAN THE AVERAGE An extremely spacious one bedroom apartment which is within walking distance to local shops and amenities, making this the ideal first time purchase.
house, 3 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 1 bathroom
Modern build 3 bedroom house on a wide plot comprising lobby with downstairs cloakroom, lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen with white goods, two double and one single bedrooms, white bathroom...