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£6,000,000

Barnet Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6

Land size
3 acres
Bedrooms
9
Bathrooms
5

Key Features

  • Chain Free
  • Exceptional 9-bedroom Victorian-style country residence
  • Impressive and versatile accommodation arranged over multiple floors
  • Set within almost 3 acres of private, secluded grounds
  • Former home of legendary film director Stanley Kubrick, commemorated by a Blue Plaque
  • Heated outdoor swimming pool with pool house & sauna
  • Six-car garage, workshop & greenhouse
  • Five bathrooms & an impressive range of versatile reception rooms

Description

Castles are privileged to bring to the market an Exceptional Victorian Country House with Historic Provenance, Private Leisure Facilities & Almost 3 Acres

A truly remarkable country residence, Abbots Mead is an exceptional nine-bedroom detached Victorian-style home occupying an enviable position on the prestigious Barnet Lane.

Set within just under three acres of beautifully secluded grounds, this magnificent property offers an extraordinary combination of grand proportions, period character, extensive accommodation and outstanding leisure facilities. With approximately 7,739 sq ft within the main house, this is a substantial family residence with an abundance of space for both everyday living and entertaining on a grand scale.

A Home Steeped in History

Adding to the property's unique appeal is its fascinating cinematic heritage. Abbots Mead was previously owned by the legendary film director Stanley Kubrick, whose association with the property is commemorated by a Blue Plaque.

Kubrick, widely regarded as one of the most influential directors in the history of cinema, was responsible for iconic films including The Shining and 2001: A Space Odyssey. The opportunity to own a home with such a remarkable connection to film history is exceptionally rare.

Elegant & Versatile Family Accommodation

The main house offers an impressive arrangement of beautifully proportioned rooms, with a layout designed to accommodate modern family life while retaining the charm and grandeur expected of a Victorian country residence.

A welcoming entrance hall leads to a superb selection of reception spaces, including an impressive drawing room, dining room, family room, breakfast room, study and conservatory.

The heart of the home is complemented by a substantial kitchen, utility room and laundry facilities, providing the practicality required for a house of this scale.

Upstairs, the property provides an exceptional nine bedrooms and five bathrooms, offering considerable flexibility for a large family, visiting guests or those requiring dedicated spaces for work and hobbies.

Your Own Private Leisure Complex

The grounds are a particular highlight of Abbots Mead.

A heated outdoor swimming pool provides the perfect setting for relaxing and entertaining during the warmer months, while the substantial pool house incorporates a sauna, creating a private leisure environment within the grounds of your own home.

The property also benefits from a greenhouse and workshop, providing excellent facilities for gardening, hobbies and projects.

Exceptional Parking & Additional Space

A rare and highly desirable feature is the impressive six-car garage, offering secure parking and extensive storage.

The property's additional buildings and outbuildings further enhance the versatility of the estate, providing opportunities for a variety of uses depending on the requirements of the new owners.

A Rare Country House Opportunity

Set within almost three acres, Abbots Mead provides an exceptional sense of privacy, space and tranquillity, whilst enjoying its prestigious position on one of the area's most desirable roads.

This is a property of genuine distinction — a magnificent family home with substantial accommodation, extensive grounds, private leisure facilities and a fascinating place in cinematic history.

Properties combining this level of scale, heritage and amenity rarely come to the market. Abbots Mead represents a truly unique opportunity to acquire an exceptional country residence with a story unlike any other.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-09-11

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,221 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£2,000,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £376,120 / 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
32 F
77 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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Broadband
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Sewerage
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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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Parking
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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

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

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

  • 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

Asda Elstree Allum Lane Petrol Filling Station, Borehamwood0.7 miles
Sainsburys Borehamwood Shenley Road Local, Borehamwood0.8 miles
Asda Elstree Hill Express Petrol, Elstree0.9 miles

GP surgery

Schopwick Surgery0.6 miles

Pharmacy

Elstree Pharmacy955 metres

Hospital

Pts Rno Hospital Stanmore1.3 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden750 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 Station0.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Knowl Way906 metres

Typical drive times

Bushey9 min · 3.9 miles
Radlett8 min · 3.6 miles
Watford10 min · 6.6 miles
Borehamwood4 min · 1.6 miles
St Albans (city)18 min · 12 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 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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