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Harpenden is in the City and District of St Albans, Hertfordshire, and lies on the A1081, between Luton and St Albans. It is a charming town that has great parks, good schools and excellent transport links and combines the atmosphere of a rural village where cricket is played on the green and real beer is drunk in historic pubs.
The price of property in Harpenden is high because the density of the housing is low with more detached houses in Harpenden than the national average, and fewer terraced houses and flats. Houses for sale in Harpenden, offering three bedrooms, are from £250,000 for post war, terraced properties. Larger, semi-detached houses, with three bedrooms, are up to and above £400,000. Houses offering four bedrooms, especially semi-detached Victorian and Edwardian properties, are approaching £600,000. In suburban and semi-rural settings, detached family houses are in the region of £750,000 with substantial, executive-style homes up to and beyond £1M.
If you are looking for flats for sale in Harpenden, there are one-bedroom flats in fairly new developments for £180,000. Flats offering two bedrooms are on the market with Harpenden estate agents between £200k and £250k.
Amenities for property in Harpenden
People really enjoy living in Harpenden, houses may be expensive but local schools are considered to be of superior quality. There is also plenty to do, with social activities often involving local rugby, football, and tennis clubs, or going out to one of the many quality restaurants, country pubs and London-style bars. For entertaining at home there is a Marks & Spencer food hall, Waitrose and Sainsbury's. Harpenden has an abundance of parks and commons which give the town a wonderful provincial feel and glorious countryside is right on the doorstep.
Transport in Harpenden
The train station in Harpenden is served by First Capital Connect which provides a 30-minute journey to King's Cross Thameslink and north to Luton and Bedford. By road there is easy access to the M1, A1M and M25 motorways.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Harpenden, which is covered by postcode AL5, you may also like to consider neighbouring towns such as St Albans, Stevenage, Hemel Hempstead, Hitchin and Hatfield.
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4 bedrooms house in Lyndhurst Drive, Harpenden, Hertfordshire - Asking price of £1,200,000
A most attractive character house retaining all its period features, offering potential for extension (subject to planning consent) and updating, situated in a convenient and desirable road.... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Churchfield, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1LL - Guide Price of £425,000
4 bedrooms - 2 reception rooms - Bathroom - Garage & garden - No upward chain... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Hartwell Gardens, Harpenden, Hertfordshire - Asking price of £795,000
A modern 4 bedroom detached family home offering excellent accomodation in this popular location... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Bowers Way, Harpenden, Hertfordshire - Asking price of £795,000
A very centrally located detached house in need of updating convenient for high street shops and mainline station.... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Haddon Court, Harpenden, Hertfordshire - Guide Price of £399,000
3/4 bedrooms - 1/2 reception rooms - Garage & driveway - Private & communal gardens - Chain free... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Cravells Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1BQ - Guide Price of £349,950
2 bedrooms - 2 reception rooms - 1 bathroom - Private rear garden - No upward chain... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Hillside Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire - Asking price of £800,000
Detached character house beautifully presented and situated in a good residential location with 3 bedrooms plus a nursery... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Chaucer Close, Harpenden, Hertfordshire - Asking price of £950,000
Three Edwardian Styled family homes in an exclusive new close with in walking distance of both town center and main line train station, to be built by Jarvis Homes completion Autumn 2010.... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Chaucer Close, Harpenden, Hertfordshire - Asking price of £950,000
Three Edwardian Styled family homes in an exclusive new close with in walking distance of both town center and main line train station, to be built by Jarvis Homes completion Autumn 2010.... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Chaucer Close, Harpenden, Hertfordshire - Asking price of £975,000
Three Edwardian Styled family homes in an exclusive new close with in walking distance of both town center and main line train station, to be built by Jarvis Homes completion Autumn 2010.... view full detailsview All properties for sale in $place$ in Harpenden, Hertfordshire
