Fairwood Place

Fairwood Place, located at WD6 1BS in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, is a completed residential development delivered by St William, a subsidiary of the respected Berkeley Group. This development provides a collection of 78 high-specification one and two-bedroom new build apartments, situated immediately adjacent to Elstree & Borehamwood station, making it a highly desirable location for commuters to Central London.

Property Details

The development is composed entirely of apartments, designed for contemporary, low-maintenance living. Each unit offers an open-plan layout, generous floor-to-ceiling windows, and private external space, including balconies, terraces, or gardens for select ground-floor homes. Kitchens are fitted with integrated Siemens appliances, including an induction hob, full-height fridge/freezer, and dishwasher, complemented by composite stone worktops. Bathrooms feature custom-designed vanity units and stylish fittings with heated towel rails. Practical specifications include fitted wardrobes to master bedrooms, secure gated parking allocated to every apartment, and dedicated cycle storage.

Location and Transport Links

Fairwood Place is strategically positioned approximately 100 meters (0.1 miles) from the entrance of Elstree & Borehamwood Train Station, providing direct, fast access to the Thameslink network. Commuter services are frequent, with swift non-stop journeys to key London destinations: London St Pancras International is reached in just 18 to 22 minutes, with onward connections to Farringdon, Bond Street (31 minutes), and Waterloo (37 minutes).

Road connections are also excellent, with the A1 (Barnet Bypass) providing direct routes to North London, and Junction 23 of the M25 at South Mimms approximately 3.5 miles away, facilitating travel across the national motorway network.

Local Amenities and Area Characteristics

The development benefits from its proximity to Borehamwood Town Centre, which is reachable via a four-minute walk and hosts a variety of high street retailers, independent boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. For major shopping needs, Borehamwood Shopping Park is located just 0.3 miles away.

Local education is well-served, offering options such as Kenilworth Primary School, which holds an Ofsted rating of 'Good', and Hertswood Academy secondary school, also rated 'Good'. Additionally, the prestigious independent Haberdashers’ Girls’ School is located nearby. Borehamwood rests within 80 acres of local green space within a 3.5-mile radius, providing local recreational opportunities.

Practical Information and Developer Track Record

Fairwood Place is a complete development, and all new build homes have been sold. Initial launch prices for one-bedroom apartments started from £337,500 (in 2018). Prospective purchasers will need to check local property listings for resale opportunities, with the current average sold price for flats in Borehamwood being £312,197 over the last year.

The development was executed by St William, a member of the Berkeley Group, which has a track record for high-quality new build homes. The Berkeley Group has been independently named the UK's number one homebuilder for build quality by HomeViews, based on resident reviews.