Project's Overview

Nestled in the heart of Potters Bar on High Street, Hertfordshire (EN6), this prime development site offers exceptional location advantages. Just a 20-minute walk from Potters Bar mainline station with fast services to King’s Cross (approx. 20 minutes), and easy access to M25 junctions 23/24 and A1(M), it provides seamless connectivity for residents and commuters. Surrounded by shops, restaurants, Revive fitness centre, and Furzefield sports centre, the site benefits from vibrant local amenities. Highly regarded schools nearby, including Cranborne Primary, Lochinver House for Boys, Stormont for Girls, Little Heath Primary, Pope Paul Catholic Primary, Dame Alice Owen’s, and Mount Grace Secondary, make it ideal for families.

This former learning centre spans a total GIA of circa 1,200 sqm (12,912 sqft), comprising an existing building of 1,000 sqm (10,760 sqft) and a Grade II listed building of 200 sqm (1,152 sqft), with a total NIA development area of circa 790 sqm (8,500 sqft). Full planning permissions (Ref: 23/1241/LBC & 23/1240/FUL) allow for 3 brand new 3-bedroom houses and 6 brand new 2-bedroom apartments, plus conversion of the listed building into offices. Residents’ parking is included, enhancing appeal.

With strong investment potential driven by Potters Bar’s growing demand for quality housing and proximity to London, this site promises significant value growth. Ongoing local developments and infrastructure improvements will further boost desirability. As a residential-led project with commercial elements, it offers diverse revenue streams through sales or rentals in a high-demand area.

Offered via informal tender (offers by midday 5th December 2025), this is a rare opportunity to acquire a consented scheme in a strategic location, poised for strong returns with minimal risk due to secured permissions.

🪙 The Hertsmere Local Plan 2023-2038 includes plans for over 1,000 new homes in Potters Bar, focusing on sustainable residential developments that will enhance local housing supply and community facilities, expected to boost property values by increasing demand and improving area desirability over the next 5-10 years.
🪙 Upgrades to Potters Bar railway station as part of the Thameslink Programme, including improved accessibility and faster services to London, will enhance commuter connectivity, positively impacting property liquidity and values by attracting more professionals and families in the coming 3-7 years.
🪙 The expansion of Furzefield Leisure Centre with new sports facilities and a modern gym, funded by Hertsmere Borough Council, will provide enhanced recreational amenities, increasing the area's appeal for families and potentially raising nearby property values through improved quality of life in the next 3-5 years.
🪙 Ongoing M25 Junction 24 improvements, including smart motorway enhancements for better traffic flow and safety, will reduce congestion and improve access to London and beyond, driving up property values in Potters Bar by making it a more attractive commuter hub over the next 5-10 years.
🪙 Regeneration of Darkes Lane high street with new retail and commercial spaces under the Potters Bar Town Centre Strategy, aimed at revitalizing the local economy, which is expected to increase footfall and commercial viability, thereby enhancing residential property values in the surrounding areas within 3-8 years.
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