Summary - 88 BRICKMAKERS LANE HEMEL HEMPSTEAD HP3 8PA
5 bed 3 bath Detached
Large three-storey house with modern extension and excellent commuter links.
30ft open-plan kitchen/dining/living room with roof lantern and bi-fold doors
Five double bedrooms plus study/home office, flexible family layout
Approximately 2,500 sq ft over three storeys, large plot size
Enclosed rear garden with sandstone patio and level lawn
Off-street parking and gated side access to the garden
Double glazing installed post-2002; mains gas boiler and radiators
Built 1950–1966 with cavity walls assumed uninsulated (upgrade likely needed)
Council tax band above average for the area
Set across nearly 2,500 sq ft, this extended family home offers flexible living across three storeys, centred on a striking 30ft open-plan kitchen/dining/lounge with roof lantern and bi-fold doors to the garden. Five double bedrooms, a dedicated study/home office and three bathrooms give scope for multi-generational living or a busy family’s day-to-day routines.
Outside there’s a large, enclosed rear garden with sandstone patio and level lawn—ideal for children and weekend entertaining—and off-street parking to the front. Modern touches include a contemporary fitted kitchen with central island, recent double glazing and plentiful natural light throughout the principal living spaces.
Practical positives include excellent commuter links to London, fast broadband and strong mobile signal, making the house well suited to remote working and commuting. Local schools rated Good add to the property’s family appeal.
A few material points to note: the house was built in the 1950–66 era and has cavity walls that are assumed uninsulated, so upgrading insulation could improve comfort and running costs. Council tax is above average for the area. The property is semi-detached and in a mixed urban neighbourhood, so buyers seeking full privacy or rural seclusion should be aware.
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