Summary - THE PRINCESS HELENA COLLEGE, SCHOOL LANE SG4 7RT
1 bed 1 bath Land
Estate-scale development opportunity near Hitchin for high-end residential conversion.
Grade II* listed Lutyens estate with historic gardens by Gertrude Jekyll
Planning and listed consent for 69 dwellings (26 houses, 43 apartments)
Freehold site of about 68.7 acres (huge estate-scale plot)
Preferred unconditional offers for whole site; vendor may accept part offers
Listed status imposes conservation constraints and specialist costs
Excellent transport links: 4 miles to Hitchin station, good A1/M1 access
No flood risk; very low local crime; mobile signal excellent
Broadband average; delivery requires significant development capital
This is a rare large-scale residential development site within Temple Dinsley Park, a Grade II* listed Lutyens-designed estate set in about 68.7 acres of parkland and woodland. Listed building consent and full planning permission have been granted for a mixed scheme of 69 private homes (26 houses, 43 apartments) under applications 24/01604/FP and 24/01605/LBC. The site is offered as a freehold, with preferred unconditional offers requested for the whole site; split offers for component parts may be considered.
The location combines strong transport links with a rural village setting: Hitchin train station is approximately 4 miles away (direct services to London King’s Cross ~35 minutes) and the A1/M1 are within easy driving distance. Local amenities include good primary and secondary schools, a village pub, recreation ground and nearby natural attractions, supporting broad market appeal to families and high-net-worth buyers. Mobile signal is excellent; broadband is average. Flood risk is nil and crime levels are very low.
Buyers should factor in the constraints and costs that accompany a listed heritage asset. Listed status will limit alteration scope and typically increases repair, conservation and specialist contractor costs. While consent is in place for the current scheme, any deviation will require further listed building approvals. The site’s scale and design pedigree create strong premium potential, but delivery will need specialist heritage and planning expertise and significant capital expenditure.
This opportunity suits developers or investors targeting high-end residential conversions with parkland settings. The large plot and approved consent shorten the route to delivery versus a greenfield scheme, but successful delivery depends on careful management of conservation obligations, build costs and market positioning.
6 bedroom detached house for sale in The Walled Garden, Dower House, Preston, Hertfordshire, SG4 — £1,750,000 • 6 bed • 6 bath • 16499 ft²
Plot for sale in The Walled Garden, Dower House, Preston, Hertfordshire, SG4 7TZ, SG4 — £1,750,000 • 6 bed • 6 bath • 16500 ft²
Land for sale in County Hall, , Hertford, Hertfordshire SG13 8DN, SG13 — £8,000,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath
5 bedroom detached house for sale in Crunnells Green, Preston, Hertfordshire, SG4 — £1,650,000 • 5 bed • 4 bath • 4026 ft²
5 bedroom detached house for sale in Preston, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 — £2,850,000 • 5 bed • 1 bath • 3982 ft²
Land for sale in Land South Of Chantry Farm, Chantry Lane, Todds Green, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2JE, SG1 — £1,500,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 12791 ft²
