The Walled Garden, Dower House, Preston, Hertfordshire, SG4
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
6
- BATHROOMS
6
- SIZE
16,499 sq ft
1,533 sq m
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Freehold
Key features
- Incredible Development Opportunity
- Planning Permission Granted
- 1.21 Acre Plot
- Walled Garden Site
- Designed By Award Winning Architects - MAW
- Consent For 16,500 SqFt Home
Description
The Setting
The property lies within a registered park and garden, adjacent to a distinguished Grade II* listed house. Enclosed by historic walls and surrounded by sweeping rural views, the site offers both privacy and character in abundance.
The Vision
Designed by award-winning architects MAW, the approved scheme reimagines the walled garden as a modern country estate of architectural distinction. The design balances refined family living with leisure and wellness, creating a legacy home unlike any other in the region.
The Approved Design
Main Residence – A six-bedroom home with expansive living, dining, kitchen, and study areas, carefully designed for family life and large-scale entertaining.
Leisure Pavilion – A private retreat featuring an indoor swimming pool, gym, yoga studio, cinema, and secure below-ground parking for a luxury car collection.
Sustainability at its Core – Planned to meet RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge standards, with ultra-low energy systems, ground source heat pumps, photovoltaic panels, and a biodiverse green roof seeded with native wildflowers.
Materiality & Craft
The approved palette includes charred timber, handmade brick, and natural finishes—creating a residence that is both sculptural and sensitive to its historic landscape.
A Unique Opportunity
This is not just a site—it is the chance to realise a landmark country home, blending timeless design with cutting-edge sustainability.
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- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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