Houses for sale in Stotfold

Surrounded by breathtaking Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire countryside, the houses for sale in Stotfold offer all the advantages of life in a small and charming town and yet, thanks to the area’s superb transport connections, also ensures that the bright lights of London are within easy reach.

With its village green, several parks and riverside walks, Stotfold provides plenty in the way of recreational facilities, and its vibrant community is well-served by numerous sporting clubs and groups covering a wide range of interests, from football to horticulture.

Slightly further afield from the houses in Stotfold, Letchworth, Hitchin, Luton, Bedford and Milton Keynes offer more extensive opportunities for shopping in addition to a wealth of sporting, leisure and cultural pursuits. The region is also renowned for the richness of its historic attractions - Woburn Abbey, Whipsnade Wild Animal Park, Knebworth House and the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, to name but a few.

Graced by the River Ivel which runs through the town, Stotfold has always been a desirable place in which to live, with evidence of human habitation stretching back to the Stone Age. Recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, the small settlement of Stotfold continued to develop largely because of its strategic positioning on the Great North Road, eventually being regarded by the 1800’s as a prosperous place in which to live. Today, the gentle passage of time is still evident within the town, with a number of surviving buildings bearing witness to Stotfold’s unfolding history, including the Norman church of St. Mary’s, Randall’s Mill and many charming cottages. These are complemented by a comprehensive and more modern range of local amenities, including day to day shopping, a doctor’s surgery and a choice of pubs and restaurants. The educational needs of children of all ages are also well catered for by a number of excellent schools in the vicinity.

Located just minutes away from Junction 10 of the A1(M) and the national motorway network beyond, Stotfold is equally well-served by a local bus network, whilst London’s Kings Cross station can be reached from the neighbouring village of Arlesey in a little under 40 minutes.