Water Lane, Bovingdon, HP3
- Land size
- 4.8 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Grade II Listed Cottage
- Detached Annex
- Paddock & Stabling
- 4.8 Acres of Land
- Separate Studio
- Cellar Storage
- Peaceful Setting
- Electric Gates
Description
Nestled on a quiet country lane in the sought-after village of Bovingdon, The Acorn is a charming Grade II listed cottage set behind electric gates with a generous driveway and EV charging point in the garage. Offering approximately 4.8 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, maintained by a gardener, and adjoining paddocks, this characterful home offers spacious and versatile living throughout.
The ground floor includes a welcoming double reception room with a striking inglenook fireplace and log burner, opening directly onto the garden via patio doors. There is a formal dining room and a separate breakfast room. The kitchen has been stylishly refurbished and links to a spacious utility room via a glass walkway. The ground floor benefits from a cloakroom and a cellar for additional storage.
Upstairs are three well-proportioned bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a principal suite with triple-aspect views and a vaulted-ceiling bedroom.
A detached outbuilding offers a garage, workshop/store, and a self-contained annexe with kitchenette and bathroom.
Additional amenities include a barn building comprising one stable and two store areas, a detached garden room/office with an adjoining store, and a separate block of three stables with a tack room.
Bovingdon is a delightful village with a charming rural atmosphere, situated in Hertfordshire and conveniently close to the larger towns of Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead. The village offers a variety of local amenities, including traditional pubs, shops, and a selection of independent businesses, all close to a picturesque village green.
Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Bovingdon provides ample opportunities for outdoor exploration and leisure. The area also benefits from an excellent choice of schools, both state and independent, catering to a range of educational needs.
For commuters, nearby railway stations in Hemel Hempstead (offering a frequent service to London Euston, with journey times from 30 minutes) and Chesham (served by the Metropolitan Line) provide convenient access to London.
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-09-11
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,211 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Central Heating, Underfloor Heating
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Mains
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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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
- Garage, Driveway
- 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
80 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
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
- Bovingdon Primary Academy0.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 428
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 196
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Ley Hill School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 210
- Type
- Community school
- Chenies School2.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 41
- Type
- Academy converter
- Sarratt Church of England Primary School2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 163
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Kings Langley School2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,122
- Type
- Academy converter
- Chesham Grammar School3 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,331
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ashlyns School3.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,561
- Type
- Foundation school
- St Clement Danes School3.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,585
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Hemel Hempstead School3.4 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,287
- 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
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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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