Welwyn Garden City is one of England's finest examples of a new town, developed in 1920. It takes its name from Welwyn, a separate village situated several miles from Welwyn Garden City. The River Lee flows past the south side of the town on its way to Hertford. Residential areas are modern, with older houses on "The West Side" and new houses on the East side of the main boulevard that runs through the neo-Georgian town centre. Welwyn Garden City is a good area for first time buyers, people who are searching for buy to let opportunities, as well as being popular with families. Estate agents in Welwyn Garden City are offering studio apartments in modern purpose built blocks for £86k+. There is also a wide selection of houses for sale in Welwyn Garden City, ranging from semi detached houses to detached properties with extensive gardens.
Amenities for properties in Welwyn Garden City
The town offers comprehensive modern shopping facilities for families considering Welwyn Garden property - comprising mainly of the Howard Centre indoor shopping centre and a large John Lewis department store a few hundred metres from the centre. The industrial and business parks are home to a selection of companies, including Xerox, Tesco and Roche, bringing much employment to the area. There are several golf courses (where Nick Faldo honed his skills), and Gosling Sports Park, a good venue for cycling, athletics, squash, tennis, bowls, as well as a dry ski slope and golf driving range. For walks and water sports, Stanborough Park on the outskirts of town has an open air swimming pool and two manmade lakes, offering boating, sailing and windsurfing courses. Close to the town centre is Campus West entertainment centre, where there is a theatre, roller skating rink and library.
Transport for Welwyn Garden City
Welwyn Garden City is ideally located for commuting into London, with a direct rail link operating into London King's Cross in approximately 25 minutes. By road the A414 and A1(M) provide links to the A10 and M11 to the east, and the M25 to the south and west respectively.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property for sale or property to rent in Welwyn Garden City, you may also like to consider exploring neighbouring areas, and look at property for sale in Hatfield, Hertford and Harpenden.
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An extremely well presented, spacious four bedroom town house which has been decorated throughout to a very high standard. This property offers generous living accommodation including four double...
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An extremely spacious four bedroom semi-detached family house, conveniently situated near local amenities including local shops and schools, bus routes to the town centre and Morrisons Supermarket...
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Herts Homes are delighted to offer this immaculately presented three bedroom house benefitting from a downstairs cloakroom, two reception rooms, a double glazed conservatory, a re-fitted bathroom...
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OFFERS INVITED! A well presented three bedroom end of terrace house benefitting from gas central heating, double glazing and drive for several vehicles. The property is situated in the sought...
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STAMP DUTY PAID! A three bedroomed house in the popular Panshanger area of Welwyn Garden City, well served by local schools and shops. The property benefits from a modern re-fitted...
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A three bedroom terrace house benefiting from gas central heating, double glazing, off street parking, situated within walking distance to Welwyn Garden City town centre and station.
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Situated at the end of a quiet cul de sac is this three bedroom family home offering lounge, 20' conservatory, refitted kitchen, three bedroom, bathroom/wc. The property is double glazed...
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OPEN HOUSE 11TH FEBRUARY 2012 11AM TO 1PM - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY We proudly present this three bedroom town house in an extremely popular location which has en-suite to master, downstairs...
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Beautiful bright and spacious Garden City apartment with two double bedrooms, situated in a pleasant area in Welwyn Garden City close to King George V playing fields and within walking distance to...
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LOOK NO FURTHER What are you waiting for? This three bedroom mid terrace home comprises off street parking, lounge, separate dining room, conservatory and secluded rear garden. Call our sales team...