Five bedrooms with five reception rooms, over 3,800 sq ft
A substantial mid-20th-century country house on a private road in Letchworth Garden City, Elm Hollow sits in just under an acre of mature, highly private grounds. The house offers more than 3,800 sq ft of versatile accommodation spread over multiple floors, with five bedrooms, five reception rooms and strong leisure provision including a gym, indoor/outdoor swimming pool, pool house and a full-size tennis court. Large formal lawns, specimen trees and high hedging create seclusion and a south-facing rear garden for family enjoyment.
Practical strengths include gated driveway parking, a double garage, useful outbuildings with clear annexe potential and over 0.67 acres of freehold land plus an additional 0.31 acres held on a 100‑year lease. The property combines period Tudor Revival character with recent works: a comprehensive services upgrade (rewiring, replumbing and new heating) carried out about 25 years ago, exterior masonry repainted four years ago with a long guarantee, and a recent renovation to modernise living spaces.
Buyers should note material points plainly: a portion of the grounds is leasehold with 100 years remaining; broadband speeds in the area are reported slow; council tax is described as quite expensive; and the cavity walls are assumed to have no insulation. Double glazing is fitted but install dates are unknown, so further energy-performance improvements may be desirable.
This house will suit an established family seeking a private, leisure-focused home with scope for flexible use of ancillary space (guest wing, annexe or home office). It will also appeal to buyers who prize mature gardens and privacy. For purchasers prioritising connectivity or maximum energy efficiency, consider the likely need for broadband solutions and targeted insulation or glazing upgrades.
