Harpenden probably derives its name from the shape of the valley 'Valley of the Harp' and was known as Harpendene in the 13th century. It remained very much a village throughout the Middle Ages and it was not until the coming of the railways in the 19th century that the village grew into a town. However this considerable expansion did not include the development of Harpenden Common and parks most of which survive today. The central area of Harpenden is known as 'The Village' with Church Green, Leyton Green and High Street Greens.
The town lies about five miles north-west of St Albans and has a very long high street with good shopping and attractive 18th century buildings. Harpenden railway station is on a frequent and fast rail link to central London.
Facilities include non-resident management and emergency alarm service, lift, lounge, restaurant open to the public, hobby room, cafe, hairdressing salon,...
Arcadian Court is situated off Sun Lane close to shops in the High Street. The development consists of 38 flats...
Facilities include a visiting manager and alarm service, lift, communal lounge, laundry and garden.
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Hardenwick Court is situated off Townsend Road close to shops in the High Street. The development consists of 18 flats...
Facilities include a visiting manager and alarm service.
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Homedell House is situated off Roundwood Lane and the Luton Road and consists of 36 flats completed in 1987.
...Facilities include a resident manager and emergency alarm service, lift, communal lounge, laundry and guest facilities.
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Facilities include resident and non-resident management staff with community alarm service, lift, lounge, laundry, guest facilities, activities room, restaurant, hairdressing...
Facilities include non-resident management and emergency alarm service, lift, lounge, restaurant open to the public, hairdressing salon, cafe and garden.
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Southgate Court is situated off the Luton Road to the north of the High Street. It is a short walk...
Facilities include non-resident management and emergency alarm service and garden.
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Walkers Court is situated at the southern end of Walkers Road close to shops at the junction with Southdown Road....
Facilities include a resident manager and emergency alarm service, lift, communal lounge, laundry and guest facilities.
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