Hicks Road, Markyate, AL3
- Land size
- 1 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 5
Key Features
- Five bedrooms
- Five en suite bathrooms
- Three receptions and kitchen
- Detached two bedroom
- two bathroom annex
- Total 5029 ft
- 1 acre
- garage and carriage driveway.
Description
Designed for modern family living, entertaining and multi-generational use, the property combines scale, flexibility and privacy in equal measure. The property is set within private grounds of approximately one acre, comprising tennis court.
At the heart of the home is a welcoming reception hall, from which the principal living spaces flow. These include a formal sitting room, a separate dining room ideal for entertaining, and an additional TV or family room offering a more relaxed setting. The kitchen is thoughtfully designed with excellent workspace and is complemented by an adjoining utility room, ensuring practicality sits alongside style. The bedroom accommodation is notably generous. The house offers five well proportioned bedrooms, arranged across both floors to allow for flexibility of use. Each bedroom features an en suite bathroom, giving each resident seamless privacy, making the layout well suited to both family living and guests. A first floor balcony adds an appealing additional feature, enhancing the sense of space and light.
Set apart from the main house, the annex provides excellent independent accommodation, ideal for guests, extended family, staff or ancillary use. It includes two bedrooms, bath and shower facilities. A feature of the annex is its dedicated leisure suite, incorporating a gym, sauna and hot tub room, creating private relaxation areas.
Outside
The house is set behind gated entrances leading to an extensive driveway providing ample parking and a detached garage. The grounds are bordered by a number of mature trees and shrubs providing privacy. To the rear is a terrace offering al-fresco entertaining options and lead to the tennis court. The property affords far-reaching views across neighbouring countryside and is set within private grounds of approximately one acre.
Situation
Lotus Lodge is positioned along Hicks Road on the edge of the popular village of Markyate, surrounded by attractive Hertfordshire countryside. The area offers a peaceful, semi rural setting with easy access to scenic walks and open landscapes. Markyate provides day to day amenities including a village shop, public houses and a primary school, with a wider range of shopping, dining and leisure facilities available in nearby Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead and the historic city of St Albans. The area is well placed for commuters, with Junction 9 of the M1 close by.
Property Ref Number:
HAM-65048Additional Information
Local Authority
Dacorum Borough Council
Council Tax Band G
Services
Mains water and Electricity
Drainage-Septic Tank
Gas-LPG
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-12
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,165 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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- Listed Property
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Private Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 33% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Markyate Village School and Nursery0.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 211
- Type
- Community school
- Slip End Village School1.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 112
- Type
- Community school
- Flamstead Village School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 99
- Type
- Community school
- Caddington Village School1.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 277
- Type
- Community school
- Kensworth Church of England Academy2 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 90
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- The Stockwood Park Academy2.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,438
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Manshead Church of England Academy3.1 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,134
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Chiltern Academy3.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,203
- Type
- Free schools
- Roundwood Park School3.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,421
- Type
- Academy converter
- Denbigh High School3.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,130
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
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Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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