Created in 1903, Letchworth was the world's first Garden City. Its development inspired Welwyn Garden City, and had great influence on future town planning. Social reformer Ebenezer Howard advocated the construction of a new kind of town, where trees and open spaces would prevail everywhere. Since Letchworth's inception, several housing estates have been added and also a landscaped path for walkers and cyclists known as the Greenway.
Property in Letchworth was almost entirely built in the 20th century although there are a few Victorian houses and cottages in neighbouring villages. Houses for sale in Letchworth such as three-bedroom, semi-detached properties, are in the region of £250,000. Original Garden City cottages, offering four bedrooms, two reception rooms, two bathrooms, and a garage, are on the market with Letchworth estate agents for around £440,000. More substantial detached houses with four or five bedrooms and spacious gardens are from £700,000. If you are looking for flats for sale in Letchworth you can find executive style apartments, offering two bedrooms, for under £145,000.
Amenities for property in Letchworth
Letchworth is home to one of the UK's only colonies of black squirrels, thought to be a genetic mutation of the grey squirrel. Sightings of black squirrels are common in and around the gardens and parks in the town. Letchworth has its own working farm, leisure centre, theatre and cinema, a local hospital and a recently refurbished shopping centre. Schools in Letchworth include Highfield school, a Specialist Status Science school; and Fearnhill, a Specialist Status Maths & Computing school.
Transport in Letchworth
The station in Letchworth is served by First Capital Connect with trains to London King's Cross taking about 45 minutes, and to Moorgate about 50 minutes. By road there is easy access to the A1(M).
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Letchworth, which is covered by postcode SG6, you may also like to consider neighbouring towns such as Stevenage, Hitchin, Welwyn, Harpenden, Royston, and Buntingford.
flat, 2 bedrooms
Taylors Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale this well presented first floor two bedroom apartment in Jarden in Letchworth. The property briefly comprises entrance hall, lounge/diner,...
house, 5 bedrooms
Stylishly presented five bedroom detached family home significantly extended and improved throughout situated in a quiet cul de sac in one of Letchworths most desirable locations. The property...
house, 3 bedrooms
*DETACHED THREE BEDROOM FAMILY HOME* *WALKING DISTANCE TO TOWN, STATION & GOOD SCHOOLS* *LARGE LOUNGE/DINING ROOM*GOOD SIZED CONSERVATORY* *MASTER BED WITH EN SUITE*CLOAKROOM*FITTED KITCHEN*...
house, 2 bedrooms
An immaculate example of a two bedroom modern terrace home situated in a quiet cul-de-sac within ten minutes walk to Letchworth’s Train Station. Extremely well presented throughout, this property...
house, 4 bedrooms
Taylors Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale this fantastic four bedroom detached property located on Parker Close in Letchworth Garden City. (contd...)
house, 3 bedrooms
*THREE/FOUR BED DETACHED & EXTENDED PROPERTY* *IMPRESSIVE VAULTED LOUNGE*STUNNING FITTED KITCHEN* *LARGE BAY FRONTED DINING ROOM*STUDY*CLOAKROOM* *ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN*OFF ROAD PARKING* *VERY...
house, 2 bedrooms
Taylors are delighted to offer for sale this stunning two bedroom home in the sought after "Horace Gay Gardens" in Letchworth. The property comprise: Entrance porch, lounge diner, newly...
flat, 1 bedroom, 1 reception room, 1 bathroom
Bennett Court was constructed by McCarthy & Stone (Developments) Ltd and comprises 55 properties overall, 43 properties in the main building arranged over 3 floors each served by lift and 14...
house, 7 bedrooms, 5 reception rooms, 3 bathrooms
A handsome Arts and Crafts house of substantial proportions
house, 4 bedrooms
A fantastic four bedroom detached located within easy access to Letchworth town centre and its mainline train station. (contd...)