Harpenden - Prime Retirement Development Opportunity_Property for Sale

Beesonend Lane, Harpenden, AL5 2PL, UK

Harpenden - Prime Retirement Development Opportunity

Description

Exceptional Development Opportunity in Harpenden

Situated in the prosperous town of Harpenden, Hertfordshire, this premium undeveloped site extends to approximately 10.5 acres and is level with a regular shape. It offers significant development potential and the site boundaries can be enhanced to accommodate specific development requirements and net biodiversity needs, with exact parameters to be agreed between parties.

Location Advantages

The property is ideally positioned just 1.8 miles south of Harpenden's thriving town centre, nestled within an upscale residential neighbourhood characterised by substantial detached homes and bordered by picturesque open countryside. Two golf courses are located nearby, enhancing the site's prestigious setting.

Excellent Connectivity

This location offers outstanding transportation links:

Direct rail service to London King's Cross in approximately 25 minutes
Convenient proximity to the M1 motorway
The 321 bus service accessible within half a mile west on Harpenden Road (A1081), connecting to Luton, Watford, Harpenden, and St Albans

Access

The site features pedestrian access points at both the southern boundary along Beesonend Road and the northern boundary along Prospect Lane, with anticipated vehicular access from Prospect Lane.

Surrounding Area

Harpenden provides an ideal balance of small-town charm with metropolitan convenience, situated near St Albans and Luton. This affluent community offers an exceptional opportunity for premium development in one of Hertfordshire's most desirable locations.

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Investment highlights

Prime Retirement Community Opportunity - 10.5 acres of undeveloped, level land in affluent Harpenden with potential for an Integrated Retirement Community (IRC), subject to planning

Superior Location - Set within an upscale residential neighbourhood surrounded by large detached homes and open countryside, just 1.8 miles from Harpenden town centre

Exceptional Transport Links - Direct 25-minute rail service to London King's Cross, easy access to M1 motorway, and local bus connections to key surrounding towns

Strong Market Fundamentals - Over 11% of people within a 15-minuite catchment are 75+. 39% of 85+ households in the catchment are worth over £750k, with the average house price being more than double the national average.