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£15,000,000

Watling Street, Elstree, Hertfordshire, WD6

Land size
55 acres
Bedrooms
11
Bathrooms
9

Description

Stepping inside Aldenham Wood Lodge, the exceptional quality of the home becomes immediately apparent. Every interior has been carefully designed to combine striking contemporary architecture with timeless finishes, resulting in a home that is both luxurious and inviting. Grand yet comfortable, each space has been created to offer effortless day-to-day living whilst also providing an impressive setting for entertaining on any scale.

The impressive reception hall provides a memorable introduction to the property, leading through to a collection of beautifully arranged reception rooms that cater equally well to formal occasions and relaxed family life. Floor-to-ceiling glazing floods the interiors with natural light and creates a seamless connection between the house and its magnificent surrounding landscape, allowing the gardens and woodland to become an integral part of the living experience.

At the heart of the home is a remarkable open-plan kitchen, dining and family room, designed as the main social hub of the property. Complementing this space is a fully equipped secondary kitchen, ideal for catering, entertaining and larger gatherings. A selection of elegant reception rooms, sophisticated formal dining areas and comfortable lounges ensure the home is perfectly suited to everything from intimate evenings with family to hosting substantial events.

The lifestyle facilities are equally impressive, offering an exceptional level of luxury rarely found in a private residence. Residents can enjoy a private cinema, games room, wine and cigar room, a spacious gymnasium, together with an outstanding wellness suite featuring a sauna, steam room and dedicated treatment rooms, creating an environment comparable to an exclusive private retreat.

Occupying its own private wing, the principal suite provides a luxurious sanctuary complete with generous dressing accommodation and an exquisitely finished en-suite bathroom. Four additional bedroom suites within the main residence have each been individually designed with their own stylish en-suite facilities, offering comfortable and private accommodation for family members and guests alike. Large windows frame picturesque views across the grounds, while high-quality materials and carefully selected finishes continue the refined character found throughout the property. Separate ancillary accommodation also allows the estate to operate effortlessly for household staff or security personnel.

Extending across approximately 55 acres, the grounds are every bit as remarkable as the residence itself. Beautifully maintained formal gardens transition naturally into areas of mature woodland, open parkland, orchards and productive kitchen gardens, creating an exceptional sense of privacy and tranquillity. Outdoor entertaining has been thoughtfully incorporated with extensive terraces, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, swimming pool and tennis court, while carefully positioned sculptures and works of art add interest and elegance throughout the landscape. Two private helipads, extensive garaging and a range of additional outbuildings further enhance the practicality and versatility of this outstanding country estate.

Nestled discreetly within the grounds is an elegant three-bedroom lodge, offering beautifully presented secondary accommodation that complements the principal residence. Surrounded by established woodland and landscaped gardens, it enjoys complete privacy whilst remaining fully integrated within the estate. Ideal for visiting guests, extended family, live-in staff or private security, the lodge mirrors the same exceptional standard of design, comfort and finish found throughout Aldenham Wood Lodge.

Although wonderfully secluded, the estate enjoys excellent transport connections. Elstree & Borehamwood Station offers fast Thameslink services into central London, while the M25, A1(M), M1 and the Jubilee Line are all within easy reach. Heathrow Airport is approximately a 40-minute drive, making both domestic and international travel highly convenient.

Aldenham Wood Lodge presents an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire one of Hertfordshire's most distinguished private estates. Combining outstanding architecture, luxurious accommodation and first-class leisure facilities with complete privacy and superb access to London, it offers an unrivalled lifestyle in one of the South East's most desirable countryside settings.

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Property details

Tenure
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Council Tax Band
H
Date Posted
2026-07-31

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 4 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (50+ acres).

This Property£272,727 / acre
Homes with Land Average (50+ acres) £140,452 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
61 D
74 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

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 status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

50 Mbps

Superfast · available to 20% of premises

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Meryfield Primary School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    450
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Hertsmere Jewish Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    422
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Jewish
  • Parkside Community Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    213
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Cowley Hill School1.4 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    416
    Type
    Community school
  • St Teresa Catholic Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    196
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Catholic

Secondary

  • Yavneh College1.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,085
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Jewish
  • Hertswood Academy1.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,144
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Elstree Screen Arts Academy1.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    14 to 19
    Pupils
    524
    Type
    University technical college
  • Bushey Meads School2.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,200
    Type
    Academy converter
  • London Academy2.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 19
    Pupils
    1,749
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* 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.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Boreham Wood - Organ Hall Road, Borehamwood0.7 miles
Asda Elstree Allum Lane Petrol Filling Station, Borehamwood1 mile
Farmfoods Borehamwood, Borehamwood1 mile

GP surgery

Schopwick Surgery0.9 miles

Pharmacy

Careplus Pharmacy0.9 miles

Hospital

Pts Rno Hospital Stanmore1.8 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces717 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Elstree & Borehamwood Rail Station1 mile

Nearest bus stop

Elstree Hill North0.6 miles

Typical drive times

Bushey10 min · 4.6 miles
Radlett4 min · 2 miles
Watford11 min · 6.9 miles
Borehamwood5 min · 2.1 miles
St Albans (city)16 min · 7.1 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 3Higher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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