Park Lane, Old Knebworth, Knebworth, SG3

A show-stopping country house backing onto the historic Knebworth Estate , with fast trains to London and Cambridge/ Peterborough, and all five major London airports within easy reach. Outstanding schools, a vibrant local community, and cultural landmarks on your doorstep. Exceptional family living, perfectly placed for entertaining, relaxing, and travelling, both near and far.



ABOUT THIS HOUSE
Tucked away in the quiet heart of Old Knebworth, The Manor House is a showstopper—Grade II listed, steeped in history, and originally part of the Knebworth Estate. With architectural touches believed to be by Sir Edwin Lutyens, the house has been beautifully restored, blending period charm with a smart, modern layout that works effortlessly for family life, entertaining, or weekends full of guests.

At its heart is the kitchen, a beautifully finished space with an Aga, Gaggenau appliances, and a large central island. It flows seamlessly into a glass orangery, flooded with natural light and opening directly onto the terrace. Outside, there's a fully equipped outdoor kitchen and a garden cleverly zoned for everything from laid-back lounging to games on the lawn.
Up on the raised ground floor, the drawing room is a standout, generous in scale, full of natural light, and perfectly positioned to take in views of the garden. Equally impressive is the principal suite, exceptional in size, tucked away from the rest of the house, with fantastic proportions and a sense of privacy that makes it feel like a grown-up sanctuary.
The layout has been cleverly designed for everyday ease and flexibility. It works beautifully for busy family life with space to come together, and space to retreat. Its ideal for hosting, with guest bedrooms thoughtfully positioned to offer privacy and independence. Whether it’s a house full of family and friends at Christmas or a house full of teens enjoying the summer holidays, everyone has room to breathe. Its flexibility means that working from home is also easy with two fully functional home offices (with ability to reconfigure other spaces and rooms as needed). Separate staff accommodation is also possible. With so many principle rooms opening onto the garden, this is a house in which to enjoy an indoor / outdoor lifestyle.

Modern tech has been seamlessly integrated: Smart home system Control 4 integrates Lutron lighting, boosted WiFi (including throughout the garden), AV with Sonos (separate sound control/ speakers in each room), and CCTV. There is air con in the principal suite. A Videx gate system allows access control through any programmed phone and the house has a monitored alarm system.
Outside, the two-acre plot offers total privacy, complete with a heated pool, floodlit tennis court, and pool house/games room.

ABOUT THIS AREA
Old Knebworth offers the perfect balance of countryside calm and city connectivity. The Manor House enjoys a peaceful, tucked-away setting, yet remains exceptionally well connected to London both for daily commuting and international travel.
Trains from nearby Knebworth and Welwyn North reach King’s Cross in just over 20 minutes, with train routes also to Moorgate. The A1(M) and A10 are easily accessible, offering quick links south to London and north towards Cambridge— ideal for commuting, schools, or weekend escapes. Stansted, Luton, Heathrow, Gatwick (via direct Thameslink service), and London City Airport are also all within speedy reach for international travel.
Families are well served with excellent schooling options including Heath Mount, Duncombe, Aldwickbury, Haileybury, St Christopher’s, and Haberdashers’, alongside well-regarded local primaries and secondaries.
Knebworth House — a spectacular Gothic mansion set in 250 acres of historic parkland — is just next door, offering year-round events, concerts, seasonal festivals, and access to beautiful walking trails and gardens. There’s also a cricket club, tennis and golf clubs nearby, as well as a welcoming village pub within a five minute walk and a church.
Knebworth village a mile away provides the day-to-day essentials — a post office, GP surgery, dentist, convenience shops, cafés and other pubs and services— while nearby Welwyn Garden City and Hitchin offer more extensive shopping and leisure. M&S Food flagship national store is a five minute drive away and award winning Odessey Spa and gym even closer.