Sauncey Wood, Harpenden AL5
East of England
£950,000
Listed on 18/09/2026
Listed on 18/09/2026
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A development site in Sauncey Wood, Harpenden, with planning permission for demolition of the existing buildings and construction of a contemporary self-build home. The approved design by Feneley Studio is set within a woodland clearing and responds to the site's topography, with green roofs, energy-efficient construction and associated landscaping. The scheme was varied in December 2025 to provide a five-bedroom house of approximately 204.92 sqm GEA. Planning application reference 5/2025/1314. Further information, including approved plans and supporting documents, is available from Ashtons on request.
The site is in a semi-rural setting a short drive from Harpenden town centre, with its shops, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure facilities and schools. Harpenden station provides Thameslink services to London St Pancras in around 25 to 30 minutes. The M1, M25 and London Luton Airport are also within reach. The opportunity is to deliver the consented home; planning conditions, site constraints and the approved documentation should be reviewed before proceeding.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
58out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At £950,000, the asking price is 32.9% below the local average £/sqf, making this a notably cheaper opportunity to acquire a site in sought-after Sauncey Wood. Planning permission is in place for a contemporary five-bedroom self-build, with architectural designs that make thoughtful use of the woodland setting, green roofs and terraces. The established garden, mature trees and broad lawn add to the appeal; verify the approved plans, decision notices and conditions before proceeding.
The overall WHOTS score is 58/100 (grade D): the price stands out, but the opportunity is harder to assess without a completed dwelling to inspect or enough information to judge the project economics. The existing outbuildings and their demolition scope also need clarifying.
Key opportunities
- Acquire at an asking price 32.9% below the local average £/sqf.
- Deliver the approved contemporary five-bedroom self-build, with green roofs and terraces designed for the woodland setting.
- Make use of the established plot, mature trees and substantial lawn as part of the setting and landscaping.
Key risks
- Clarify the condition of the existing outbuildings and the scope of their demolition.
- Review the approved drawings, planning decision notices and conditions, and establish the project economics before committing.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Harpenden Rail Station
1.4 miles
Train · Harpenden
Luton Airport DART Station
3.8 miles
Metro · Luton Airport
Luton Airport Parkway Rail Station
4.0 miles
Train · Luton Airport
Luton Rail Station
5.0 miles
Train · Luton
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