The name Henlow is believed to derive from the old English 'henna hlaw' - a hill frequented by wild birds, and was mentioned in the Domesday survey of 1086. Today, the village has become best known for RAF Henlow, first established in 1918 for the then new Royal Flying Corps. Henlow is a charming traditional village surrounded by countryside, and is a popular and sought after location. Henlow is an ideal location for people who are seeking a quieter pace of life. If you take a walk round the village you will notice a lot of the local architecture is Georgian, and a number of the buildings have been listed. As well as Georgian properties and character cottages, the estate agents in Henlow are also offering brand new detached houses for sale. People searching for houses for sale in Henlow should expect to pay £455k+ for a four bedroom detached property in a high street location.
Amenities for properties in Henlow
Henlow village provides a range of local shops catering for day to day shopping needs. Nearby Hitchin, Biggleswade and Letchworth have more comprehensive shopping facilities. For a day of pampering, Champneys Health Spa is located in Henlow, which is frequented by many celebrities. The town also has a church, a golf course, a village cricket club, public houses serving real ale, a lower school (5-9 age group) and a middle school (9-13 age group). Henlow Park, featuring two lakes and wildlife, is popular with walkers.
Transport for Henlow
The nearest railway station is in Arlesey, from where services operate into London King's Cross and to Peterborough, with King's Cross just 40 minutes away. Several bus routes operate to/from Bedford and Hitchin. By road Henlow is close to the M1 - junction 10, and the A1(M) - junction 10.
Surrounding areas
If you are considering Henlow property, you may also like to consider extending your search to include the neighbouring towns of Shefford, Sandy and Biggleswade.
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