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Hemel Hempstead is one of Hertfordshire's "new towns", situated a few miles north west of where the M25 and M1 motorways cross. The new town is well known for its "Magic Roundabout", which allows traffic to go around the roundabout in both directions. Like Stevenage, the town was developed around a charming old town that still exists today, and where there are a number of Tudor and Georgian cottages. If you work in London but would like to live in a family friendly place, you should consider Hemel Hempstead property. The canals and parks lend a country-living feel, even though Hemel Hempstead has one of Hertfordshire's largest industrial and business areas: Kodak have their European headquarters in the town centre. Whether you are searching for flats for sale in Hemel Hempstead or a detached family house, you will be able to locate a suitable property advertised by the Hemel Hempstead estate agents.
Amenities for properties in Hemel Hempstead
The town centre, much of which is pedestrianised, has all the major High Street stores. Marlowes constitutes the main shopping area, where the shops are located along both sides of the street, as well as inside the Marlowes Shopping Centre. At the end of Marlowes, just past Marks & Spencer is Riverside, the new shopping development, with Debenhams and other High Street names. Other amenities and entertainment facilities include an arts centre, a sports centre, library, dry ski slope and a good selection of restaurants and cafés. Within "Leisureworld" (a retail and leisure park) there is a cinema complex, a ten-pin bowling alley, a swimming pool, ice skating rink, as well as two nightclubs. Gadebridge Park on the northern edges of town is Hemel Hempstead's principal park forming a green wedge of urban countryside running into the heart of Hemel Hempstead.
Transport for Hemel Hempstead
Hemel Hempstead Station is on the London Euston / Milton Keynes line (Silverlink Trains) with frequent services into Euston station taking approximately 35 minutes. Regular bus services operate between the station and the town centre (which is a mile from the station). By road Hemel Hempstead is accessible via the M25 and the M1 motorways.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Hemel Hempstead, you may also like to consider extending your search to include property for sale in Berkhamsted, Tring and St Albans.