Berkhamsted is an historic town in the Chiltern Hills with 19,000 residents, situated between Tring and Hemel Hempstead. Once a thriving port on the Grand Union Canal, Berkhamsted has the oldest existing boatyard in the south-east of England. Leafy and picturesque, Berkhamsted is a town that successfully combines excellent high street shops and amenities with superb road and rail transport links. For many, living in green and vibrant Berkhamsted, with its close proximity to London, is to have it all!
Houses for sale in Berkhamsted offer a good choice of styles, sizes and periods although the prices do reflect the popularity of the town, especially with commuters to London. Post war, three-bedroom houses are on the market with estate agents in Berkhamsted from £245,000. For larger three-bedroom houses, prices increase to £350,000 and sometimes go higher for exceptional period properties that are often Grade II listed. If you are looking for houses offering four bedrooms, prices begin at £400,000 and swiftly climb to £600,000. Berkhamsted estate agents have some impressive four and five-bedroom houses on the market for £700,000, with the larger houses going for over £800,000.
Flats for sale in Berkhamsted in converted Victorian houses or purpose-built low-rise apartment blocks are £175,000 for one bedroom and in the region of £225,000 for two-bedroom flats in the most sought-after modern developments.
Amenities for property in Berkhamsted
Berkhamsted has a thriving retail centre and a comprehensive range of businesses and services, surrounded by beautiful, Hertfordshire countryside. For children, there are plenty of nurseries, playgroups, primary and secondary schools, and schools for music and dance. Sports enthusiasts have a choice of four local golf clubs, and clubs for archery, gymnastics, tennis, squash, football, volleyball, cricket, bowls, rugby, athletics, and health & fitness. There are also many good restaurants, societies, and numerous other local pursuits that help to enrich life in Berkhamsted.
Transport in Berkhamsted
The station in Berkhamsted provides a direct service to London Euston that is under 40 minutes and the M1 and M25 motorways are 15 minutes away by car.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Berkhamsted, which is controlled by Dacorum Borough Council and covered by postcode HP4, you may also like to consider neighbouring towns such as Hemel Hempstead, Tring, and St. Albans.
house, 4 bedrooms
A spacious, extended, family home, situated within easy reach of the town, shops & schools. The flexible accommodation compromises: hall, cloakroom, living room, recently refitted contemporary...
house, 3 bedrooms
Built in the 1950 s, this extremely well presented semi detached house enjoys fine, uninterrupted, views across the valley with a good size rear garden. The property provides light, bright...
flat, 1 bedroom, 1 reception room
An extremely well presented and charming one bedroom, first floor retirement apartment, situated within walking distance of the town centre and with the benefit of an on site warden.
house, 5 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 1 bathroom
Offered to the market for the first time since it was built in 1957, this five bedroom detached property has a plot of approximately 1/4 acre. Located in one of Berkhamsted`s most coveted...
house, 4 bedrooms
A four bedroom detached family home in a popular residential location. The property has well proportioned accommodation and a south facing rear garden with garage.
house, 2 bedrooms
A beautifully presented two double bedroom semi-detached period home within walking distance of the High Street and mainline station.
house, 2 bedrooms, 1 reception room, 1 bathroom
A most delightful, unexpectedly spacious, two double bedroomed character cottage, complete with useable cellar room, upstairs bathroom, extended kitchen, garden, off road parking and room for a...
house, 2 bedrooms
** CONSERVATION AREA - STATION - LARGE GARAGE ** 2 BEDroom character BAY fronted home. SPACIOUS first floor BATHROOM. 70` approx. PRIVATE and SOUTHERLY facing rear garden. Convenient for station....
house, 1 bedroom
An immaculately presented ground floor mainsonette, quietly positioned in the highly popular Springwood Development. The property offers light, bright, accommodation, and has been re-furbished in...
house, 4 bedrooms
A superb recently built home adjoining the Grand Union Canal. This deceptively spacious home which is finished to an extremely high standard to include quality kitchen and bathrooms with granite...