Barnet Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6
- Land size
- 2.38 acres
- Bedrooms
- 9
- Bathrooms
- 5
Key Features
- Approximately 14,905 sq ft overall
- Nine bedroom late Victorian country house
- Four principal reception rooms
- Principal suite with dressing room & two bathrooms
- Detached four bedroom Abbots Mead Lodge
- Self-contained two bedroom apartment
- Heated outdoor swimming pool & pool house
- Sauna, changing facilities & shower room
- Double garage, single garage & workshops
- Greenhouses, studio & garden stores
Description
Set behind electric gates within approximately 2.38 acres of established landscaped grounds, Abbots Mead is an exceptional late Victorian country house offering a rare combination of architectural character, privacy and scale just beyond the edge of London. Owned by the same family since the 1970s, when it was purchased from acclaimed filmmaker Stanley Kubrick, the estate now presents a unique opportunity to acquire one of Elstree's most recognisable private homes.
Extending to almost 15,000 sq ft across the principal house, detached lodge, apartment, garages and ancillary buildings, the estate has evolved to support every stage of family life. The principal house retains the craftsmanship and proportions expected of its Victorian origins, with elegant reception spaces, original architectural detailing and generous bedroom accommodation arranged across three floors.
Beyond the main residence, the detached four-bedroom lodge, self-contained apartment, pool house and extensive outbuildings create remarkable flexibility, whether accommodating extended family, guests, household staff or those requiring dedicated work or studio space. The heated outdoor swimming pool sits naturally within the gardens, while mature trees, sweeping lawns and established planting provide a setting that has been carefully nurtured over many decades.
Homes of this calibre are defined as much by their history as their scale. Abbots Mead combines a fascinating provenance with an estate that remains first and foremost a family home, offering an increasingly rare opportunity to own a significant period property capable of adapting to modern living while preserving the character that makes it truly distinctive.
Lettings and Property Management
We offer a complete range of services for Landlords, from fully managed lets to advertising only. Each Landlord who chooses full management has a personal Property Manager and all our fees are based on a ‘no let - no fee’ basis.
DISCLAIMER
These particulars are a general guide only. They do not form part of any contract. Services, systems and appliances have not been tested.
BUYERS INFORMATION
To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers and ID. There is a nominal charge of £80 inc VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Lifetime Legal. Please note, we are unable to advertise a property or issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.
CONVEYANCING
Through our partners Frost's Conveyancing, we can introduce you to solicitors who specialise in conveyancing. Ask us for further information today.
MORTGAGES
YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE
Exclusive deals are made available to Embrace Financial Services by PRIMIS Mortgage Network, to which Embrace Financial Services are an Appointed Representative
Frosts Estate Agents is an Introducer Appointed Representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for mortgages, protection insurance and general insurance products.
Embrace Financial Services Ltd. is an Appointed Representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
REFERRAL FEES
We may refer you to recommended providers of ancillary services such as Conveyancing, Financial Services, Insurance and Surveying. We may receive a commission payment fee or other benefit (known as a referral fee) for recommending their services. You are not under any obligation to use the services of the recommended provider. The ancillary service provider may be an associated company of Forst's.
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-08-04
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,147 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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- Private Rights of Way
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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
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- 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 50% 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.
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
- Summerswood Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 344
- Type
- Community school
- Saracens Broadfields1 mileNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 653
- Type
- Academy converter
- Yavneh Primary School1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 418
- Type
- Free schools
- Faith
- Orthodox Jewish
- Monksmead School1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 208
- Type
- Community school
- Rosh Pinah Primary School1.2 milesOfsted report card · Dec 2025
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 382
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Jewish
Secondary
- Yavneh College1.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,085
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Jewish
- London Academy1.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,749
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Elstree Screen Arts Academy1.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 14 to 19
- Pupils
- 524
- Type
- University technical college
- Mill Hill County High School1.8 milesOfsted report card · Nov 2025
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,628
- Type
- Academy converter
- Hertswood Academy1.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,144
- 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.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
The detail behind these bandings
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- 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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