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Hebing End, Benington, Hertfordshire, SG2

Land size
1.88 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4

Description

Nestled in the tranquil Hertfordshire village of Benington and boasting a generous, mature plot of 1.88 acres, this impressive detached family house backs directly onto picturesque rolling countryside and is the epitome of peace and quiet.

Boasting five double bedrooms, this secluded property offers an abundance of space both indoors and out, and is perfect for outdoor relaxation or entertaining guests on the terrace. The triple garage/ outbuilding provides ample storage and potential for various uses including for conversion to an annexe or office - subject to obtaining all the usual planning consents.

The bright and generously proportioned accommodation totals 5282 square feet (excluding garages) and comprises: Entrance vestibule opening to magnificent central entrance hall with wood panelling, a double height ceiling and a staircase to the galleried landing, double aspect lounge, games room, dining room adjacent to the kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, office/ study, sitting room/ playroom, and WC. Upstairs, the large galleried landing leads to all 5 bedrooms, three of which enjoy en-suite facilities, and the family bathroom.

Each window of the house provides an attractive, leafy outlook and with its idyllic location, The Gables truly is ideal for those seeking a serene retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Energy Rating: D

Benington is a small, picturesque village, located in north-east Hertfordshire, surrounded by open countryside and farmland. There is a pub at either end of the village, two churches, a small primary school, village hall & recreation ground - and of course the impressive Benington Lordship estate and gardens.
There is a good community feel, with an annual Fair, local Gardens Open Day, and Chilli and Flower Festivals. It is a popular and desirable place to live, with a rural ambience and reasonable access via road to Stevenage and Hertford, both providing a comprehensive range of shops, retail parks and leisure facilities.

Stevenage and Hertford stations are the closest for the commuter – approximately 6 miles distance – with average London Kings Cross journey time of 30mins. London’s Stansted and Luton airport are also easily accessible by car.
The area has a variety of private schooling and includes: Sherrardswood, Aldwickbury, St Francis' College, Princess Helena, St Edmunds College, St Albans girls & boys’ school, St Albans Abbey School, Heath Mount in Watton at Stone, Kingshott and Haileybury, Duncombe at Bengeo, St. Christopher’s in Letchworth and Queenswood.

There is an excellent choice of golf courses in the area including close by Stevenage, Brocket Hall with the Auberge du Lac restaurant, Knebworth & Aldwickbury Park.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,159 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£930,851 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £378,725 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
63 D
78 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Limited NoneO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Benington Church of England Primary School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    94
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Little Munden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    78
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    129
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Watton-at-Stone Primary and Nursery School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    235
    Type
    Community school
  • Walkern Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    154
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Barnwell School3.2 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,270
    Type
    Foundation school
  • The Nobel School3.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,475
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Marriotts School3.5 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,415
    Type
    Community school
  • Barclay Academy4.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,044
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Thomas Alleyne Academy5.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    970
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Budgens Watton at Stone, Watton-at-Stone2.2 miles
Budgens Walkern, Walkern2.5 miles
Sainsburys Stevenage, Stevenage2.7 miles

GP surgery

Watton Place Clinic2.1 miles

Pharmacy

Poplars Pharmacy2.7 miles

Hospital

Lister Hospital5.5 miles

Green space

Playing Field836 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Watton-at-Stone Rail Station2.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

The Lordship Arms186 metres

Typical drive times

Ware11 min · 6.6 miles
Hertford14 min · 9.2 miles
Stevenage13 min · 6 miles
Buntingford18 min · 11 miles
St Albans (city)32 min · 22 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. The map pin for this listing marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

High risk (1 in 30)

Not at the pin: mapped about 40 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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