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Box Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP3
For saleReduced 10 Aug 2026
£1,395,000Guide price

Box Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP3 0DJ

5bedrooms
3bathrooms
Detachedtype
2,744sq ft
Freeholdtenure

Listed 12 May 2026 · price reduced 10 Aug 2026 · Hemel Hempstead

How the price compares

This home£1,395,000£508 per sq ft
Median 5 bed in HP3£1.15m11 homes listed · £448 per sq ft
Difference+21%above the area median

Key features

  • Substantial mid-century family home set within around one acre
  • Exceptional gardens extending to approximately 450ft
  • Prestigious location
  • Five double bedrooms with leafy outlooks throughout
  • Principal bedroom with en suite shower room
  • Generous reception spaces opening directly onto the garden
  • Scope to extend and remodel, subject to planning consent
  • Large driveway and double garage
  • Peaceful yet convenient setting close to transport links
  • Approximately one mile from Hemel Hempstead station on foot

About this home

Set within a wonderfully mature plot of around an acre, this substantial mid-century family home offers generous accommodation, exceptional privacy and significant potential for future enlargement or remodelling, subject to the necessary planning consents. The house has remained in the same ownership for more than 20 years and occupies a particularly verdant setting, surrounded by mature planting and far-reaching greenery that lends the property a rare sense of calm and seclusion. On entering, the hallway leads through to the principal reception spaces. To the rear, the sitting room is arranged around an open fireplace and enjoys direct access to the garden through wide sliding doors, with parquet flooring running underfoot. A wide opening connects through to the adjoining family room, which similarly overlooks and opens onto the garden beyond, reinforcing the strong connection between the house and its landscape setting. To the front of the house, the kitchen is fitted with modern cabinetry and includes a range cooker. An open archway leads through to the dining room, while a generous utility room sits beyond, providing further practicality for day-to-day family living. Upstairs, five double bedrooms are arranged around the first floor, all benefitting from fitted wardrobes and leafy outlooks, whether across the rear garden or towards the open moorland opposite the front of the house. The principal bedroom spans the full depth of the plan, creating a spacious dual-aspect room complete with its own en suite shower room. A family bathroom and additional shower room serve the remaining accommodation. The gardens are undoubtedly one of the property’s defining features. Extending to approximately 450ft in length, the rear garden unfolds as a richly planted and deeply private landscape, abundant with mature trees, established planting and open lawn. There is a tangible sense of immersion in greenery throughout, creating an environment that feels both peaceful and secluded. A generous terrace sits immediately adjacent to the house, well suited to outdoor dining and entertaining, while a greenhouse, vegetable garden and garden shed further enhance the garden’s appeal. To the front, the house is set back some 120ft from Box Lane, with the driveway sweeping in to provide parking for numerous vehicles. There is also a double garage. Despite its leafy setting, the property remains conveniently positioned. Hemel Hempstead station lies approximately one mile away on foot, providing direct rail links into London, while nearby Berkhamsted offers a vibrant mix of independent shops, cafes and access to the surrounding countryside. Bovingdon is around 1.5 miles and provides a range of everyday amenities and village facilities. There is a rarity to plots of this scale and maturity, particularly so close to both transport links and surrounding towns. While the house itself offers clear scope for updating and reimagining over time, it is the landscape setting that gives the property its enduring appeal - green, private and quietly immersive throughout.

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Property details

Property type
Detached
Size
2,744 sq ft / 255 sq m
Council tax band
H
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Private garden
Heating
Gas central
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Hemel Hempstead Station0.6 mi
  • Apsley Station1.8 mi
  • Berkhamsted Station3.1 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in HP3 over the last 12 months: terraced £430k · flat £270k · semi-detached £532k · detached £790k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
40 Box Lane
Hemel Hempstead HP3 0DJ
Detached
Freehold
14 Apr 2026£1,375,000
13 Box Lane
Hemel Hempstead HP3 0DH
Detached
Freehold
30 Jul 2025£2,200,000
2 Cromwell House, 29, Box Lane
Hemel Hempstead HP3 0DH
Flat
Leasehold
9 Oct 2024£610,000
Amberleigh, 56, Box Lane
Hemel Hempstead HP3 0DJ
Detached
Freehold
4 Oct 2024£1,270,000
Flat 1, Centurion Heights, 7, Box Lane
Hemel Hempstead HP3 0GP
Flat, new build
Leasehold
11 Mar 2024£435,000
8 Cromwell House, 29, Box Lane
Hemel Hempstead HP3 0DH
Flat
Leasehold
26 Feb 2024£475,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in HP3

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£6,978£139,500 deposit · £1,255,500 loan
Stamp Duty£83,250England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Nash, Hertfordshire & Buckinghamshire on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 12 May 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 10/08/2026.

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