Overview of Berkhamsted
Berkhamsted is a historic town in England which is situated in the west of Hertfordshire, between the towns of Tring and Hemel Hempstead. It is also a civil parish with a designated Town Council within the administrative district (and borough since 1984) of Dacorum. The town's most prominent role in national affairs took place in early December 1066. Duke William of Normandy, having defeated the English army at Hastings, then crossing the River Thames at Wallingford. In Berkhamsted he was met by a delegation of the English establishment. He accepted the surrender of the English led by Aetheling Edgar (the heir to the King Harold II's English claim to the Throne of England), Archbishop Aldred, Earl Edwin, Earl Morcar and the chief men of London who swore loyalty to William in return for good government. He was offered the crown there but instead said he would accept the keys to London in Berkhamsted but would accept the crown of England in London. Thus, in Berkhamsted, William of Normandy, William the Bastard, became William the Conqueror. On Christmas Day 1066 William was crowned William I of England in Westminster Abbey. A traditonal local legend refers to Berkhamsted as the real capital of England (if only for a few minutes). Berkhamsted today is most well known for its castle, now in ruins but once a popular country retreat of the Norman and Plantagenet kings. Berkhamsted is also the home of the British Film Institute's BFI National Archive at King's Hill, one of the largest film and television archives in the world, which was generously endowed by John Paul Getty. The name of the town has been spelt in a variety of ways over the years, and the present spelling was adopted in 1937. Earlier spellings included Berkhampstead, Muche Barkhamstede, Berkhamsted Magna, Great Berkhamsted and Berkhamstead. The earliest recorded form of the name is the Old English Beorhoanstadde. Historian Percy Birtchnell identified over 50 different spellings and epithets since the Domesday Book. It is believed the original refers to homestead amongst the hills (Saxon – bergs). The town is known locally and affectionately as "Berko".
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3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale
- Price
- £725,000
- Address
- Greenway Berkhamsted, HP4 3LF
- Description
- Situated in one of Berkhamsted‘s most sought after locations, this deceptively spacious three double bedroom family home has been tastefully extended to now provide three reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, downstairs cloakroom and a large loft...
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3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale
- Price
- £450,000
- Address
- St. Katherines Way Berkhamsted, HP4 1DA
- Description
- A beautifully presented three bedroom semi-detached family home with parking and a garage situated in this sought location near Bridgewater School. Accommodation comprises; entrance hallway, recently re fitted kitchen/breakfast room with doors leadin...
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3 bedroom Detached for sale
- Price
- £595,000
- Address
- Hill View Berkhamsted, HP4 1SA
- Description
- A beautifully presented three bedroom detached bungalow with a double garage situated in this private and sought after cul-de-sac location. Accommodation comprises; entrance hallway, recently re fitted kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room with attrac...
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5 bedroom Detached for sale
- Price
- £1,250,000
- Address
- Shootersway Lane Berkhamsted, HP4 3NP
- Description
- An attractive, five bedroom detached family home situated in a highly sought after road. The property has been tastefully updated to create a superb family home. Accommodation comprises; entrance hallway, cloakroom, formal sitting room with an attrac...
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3 bedroom Terraced for sale
- Price
- £525,000
- Address
- The Front Potten End Berkhamsted, HP4 2QR
- Description
- A charming three bedroom, period cottage situated in the heart of the picturesque and sought after village of Potten End. Accommodation comprises; dining room with wood burning stove, sitting room with open fireplace, kitchen/breakfast room, WC, thre...
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3 bedroom Detached for sale
- Price
- £550,000
- Address
- St. Marys Avenue Northchurch Berkhamsted, HP4 3RW
- Description
- A spacious and immaculately presented three bedroom detached bungalow, situated in this sought after and elevated location, enjoying views across the Valley and positioned within a a short walk of local amenities. Accommodation comprises: entrance ha...
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3 bedroom End of Terrace for sale
- Price
- £515,000
- Address
- Canal Court Berkhamsted, HP4 2HA
- Description
- A charming three bedroom canal side property with parking situated in this peaceful cul de sac location just a short walk from the town centre and main line train station. Accommodation comprises: Generous sitting/dining room with French` doors lead...
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1 bedroom Apartment for sale
- Price
- £199,950
- Address
- Spencer House Bell Lane Berkhamsted, HP4 3RD
- Description
- A charming and unique one bedroom ground floor apartment, enjoying attractive high ceilings and tall windows, whilst also benefiting from this tucked away position, close to local amenities. Accommodation comprises: entrance hallway, sitting room, ki...
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3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale
- Price
- £450,000
- Address
- Hill View Berkhamsted, HP4 1SA
- Description
- A beautifully refurbished three bedroom semi detached family home situated in a sought after location with a garage and views across the valley to the rear. Accommodation comprises: entrance hallway, living room with bay window, a recently refitted o...
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2 bedroom Terraced for sale
- Price
- £495,000
- Address
- George Street Berkhamsted, HP4 2EJ
- Description
- This wonderful home is situated in the heart of the popular Conservation area, just a short walk from the town centre and main line train station. Accommodation comprises: Entrance hallway, sitting room with bay fronted window, dining room, kitchen t...
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2 bedroom End of Terrace for sale
- Price
- £450,000
- Address
- Bridge Street Berkhamsted, HP4 2EB
- Description
- An attractive and recently refurbished two double bedroom period cottage, situated in the heart of the Conservation area, with a pretty cottage garden alongside the River Bulbourne. Accommodation comprises: sitting room with a beautiful log burning s...
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4 bedroom Detached for sale
- Price
- £635,000
- Address
- Briar Way Berkhamsted, HP4 2JJ
- Description
- A beautifully presented four bedroom family home with outstanding views and enormous potential STPP, situated just a short walk from the town centre and train station. Accommodation comprises: entrance hallway, cloakroom, spacious sitting room with f...
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3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale
- Price
- £750,000
- Address
- Bell Lane Northchurch Berkhamsted, HP4 3TS
- Description
- An attractive three bedroom, semi detached, family home set in a sought after location and offering potential to extend STPP. Accommodation comprises: entrance hallway, cloakroom, sitting room with multi fuel burner, dining room with feature fireplac...
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2 bedroom Bungalow for sale
- Price
- £595,000
- Address
- Bridgewater Hill Northchurch Berkhamsted, HP4 1LW
- Description
- A rarely available two double bedroom detached bungalow offering enormous potential (STPP) and enjoying a generous plot of approximately a 1/3 of an acre. The current accommodation comprises: Front porch, entrance hallway, sitting room with sliding d...
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3 bedroom Terraced for sale
- Price
- £675,000
- Address
- Kitsbury Road Berkhamsted, HP4 3EG
- Description
- An attractive three bedroom Victorian villa, beautifully presented and situated along this sought after road within walking distance of the town centre and station. Accommodation comprises: entrance hallway, bay fronted sitting room with an attractiv...
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3 bedroom Detached for sale
- Price
- £400,000
- Address
- Admiral Way Berkhamsted, HP4 1TE
- Description
- A tastefully extended and deceptively spacious three bedroom family home, situated in this popular location, within easy reach of the town centre and station. Accommodation comprises: entrance porch, 15`5 sitting room, stylish kitchen/breakfast room...
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1 bedroom Apartment for sale
- Price
- £350,000
- Address
- Clunbury Court Manor Street Berkhamsted, HP4 2FF
- Description
- A luxury one bedroom ground floor apartment set within this well known and exclusive town centre development. Accommodation comprises: entrance hallway, open plan sitting/dining room and fitted kitchen, master bedroom with dressing room and bathroom....
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3 bedroom Detached for sale
- Price
- £595,000
- Address
- Greenway Berkhamsted, HP4 3JD
- Description
- An attractive and extended three bedroom period home, offering the potential to be further extended and situated along this sought after tree lined road, within close proximity of the town centre, station and highly regarded Greenway School. Accommod...
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3 bedroom Detached for sale
- Price
- £635,000
- Address
- Shrublands Avenue Berkhamsted, HP4 3JH
- Description
- An attractive and extended three bedroom Victorian property, with a loft room and situated in this sought after location, within walking distance to the station, the town centre and excellent schools. Accommodation comprises: entrance hallway, a bay...
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1 bedroom Flat for sale
- Price
- £225,000
- Address
- Pheasant Close Berkhamsted, HP4 2HQ
- Description
- A spacious one bedroom flat which is situated in this convenient location, close to the town centre and amenities. Accommodation comprises: entrance hallway, sitting/dining room, kitchen, utility area, double bedroom and a bathroom. To the outside, t...
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