1, 2, 3 and 4 Bedroom Homes and Apartments, Nestled Amongst Calm
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Linden Homes Chiltern, Linden House Linden Square Harefi eld, Middlesex UB9 6TQ 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes and 01895 827400 apartments, nestled amongst calm lindenhomes.co.uk/nashmillswharf open waterways and boulevards WATERSIDE LIVING ENVELOPED IN HISTORY Imagine a home with centuries of history behind it, enveloping the past with the present to create your perfect home. Nash Mills Wharf is such a blend. The history of the paper mill that once stood on the site can be traced back to medieval times and it is this mill which gives Nash Mills Wharf such a beautiful story to tell… WELCOME TO NASH MILLS WHARF… Nestled amongst calm open and Stephenson’s Cottage will be waterways, landscaped boulevards retained and beautifully renovated and beautiful piazzas along with the possibility to become a the Grand Union Canal, Nash café, offi ce and childcare facilities Mills Wharf boasts an excellent for the benefi t of residents and the outlook. A collection of stylish local community. 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom houses and apartments have been Taking full advantage of this designed to complement the historic canalside setting near beautiful surroundings and blend Hemel Hempstead, Nash Mills sympathetically with the traditional Wharf is perfectly placed to vernacular of the area. offer the best of waterside living. Surrounded by the rolling Adding to the strong sense Chiltern Hills, a designated Area of community and historical of Outstanding Natural Beauty renaissance, several original yet only 30 minutes from central buildings including Nash House London, the balance couldn’t be more perfect. Chiltern Hills Nash Mills Canalside Computer Generated Image THE PAPER TRAIL… The old mill has a long, After a series of mergers storybook history dating back to and takeovers, the mill was ancient times when it belonged purchased by Sappi, a global to the Abbey of St Albans. leading producer of fi ne papers Once a medieval corn mill, the before offi cially closing in 2006. mill was fi rst used for making paper from cotton rags. It was Most recently, the land was eventually bought by john secured by Linden Homes, who Dickinson in the early 1800’s to remain committed to breathing make paper by a new machine new life back into the site for the method which he had patented. benefi t of the local community. He lived at Nash House with The mill’s waterfront will be his wife and children before opened up to the general public moving to the nearby mansion for the fi rst time whilst original of Abbots Hill, now a prestigious buildings such as Nash House girls school. and Stephenson’s Cottage will be retained and refurbished. Over the years the mill was handed down to several The Grade II listed war memorial family members, including gardens are a historical john Dickinson’s nephew testament to the men who who eventually took over the worked at the original mill business. During the early 1900’s and they are also being Nash Mill became the largest enhanced and retained to producer of pulp board in the provide graceful gardens. Uk and 50,000 packets of notepaper, postcards and pencils were dispatched as gifts to the troops in WW1. THE OLD MILL STARTED LIFE AS A MEDIEVAL CORN Nash Mills Canalside MILL, FIRST USED FOR MAKING PAPER FROM COTTON RAGS ONCE UPON A TIME… 1760 As a former medieval corn mill, Nash Mill was fi rst used for making paper from cotton rags. The grain market in Hemel was one of the largest in the country. 1807-1809 1811 john Dickinson, a London-born john Dickinson bought Nash Mill stationery trader took out patents in order to make paper by a new for paper-making, one of which machine method and he lived in was taken up by the army and Nash House until 1834 with his used in battles against Napoleon. wife and seven children. 1911-1914 1917-1930 1955 ‘The endless Web’ written by Nash Mill became the largest Dickinson companies were producer of pulp board in the established in 13 countries around joan evans; john Dickinson’s 1813 Uk and 50,000 packets of the world including South Africa, great-niece, is published telling notepaper, postcards and pencils the story of Dickinsons. A major part of Nash Australia and New Zealand. were dispatched as gifts to the Mill was destroyed troops in WW1. by fi re. 1990 1818-1830 Nash Mill was purchased 1885-1888 by Sappi, a global leading john Dickinson continued to producer of fi ne papers. Dickinsons became a private limited expand the business, acquiring company and electricity was used for more mills and installing newly the fi rst time ever to drive machinery. invented patented machines. 1999 After a series of mergers and takeovers, john Dickinson’s 1837 1850 1869 Stationery Ltd relocated to Sawston, Cambridgeshire and Mechanical envelope john Dickinson died a As the business grew, john ceased trading in 2006. manufacturing started few days short of his Dickinson moved with his family at the mill, producing its 87th birthday. and built the mansion at Abbots fi rst gummed envelopes. Hill (now Abbot’s Hill School) amongst 125 acres of land and in 2007 1847 he built Nash Mills School. 2006 Nash Mills offi cially Linden Homes & Crest closed down. Nicholson acquired the site. 2011 Nash Mills Wharf was born. Images supplied by Bennetts End Baptist Church CAPTIVATING WATER’S EDGE VIEWS Nash Mills Wharf has been of john Dickinson which will carefully designed to complement be beautifully renovated to the beautiful canalside setting and possibly provide offi ce space bring life back into the original and a café for residents and site of the old mill. The planners, the local community. Similarly, architects and developers have Stephenson’s Cottage is being created a development and restored with the possibility to environment that revives this part become a Day Nursery for the of the canal and creates superbly little ones. designed contemporary living. A new watercourse through The rich mix of stylish homes the development will enhance vary from 3 & 4 bedroom homes the character of the area with gardens to 1 & 2 bedroom whilst public gardens and stylish canalside apartments boulevards add to the sense designed to refl ect the industrial of space and freedom of the character of the old mill, creating waterside vernacular. a vibrant warehouse-style façade with large airy windows A new footbridge is being and balconies overlooking created over the Grand Union the canal. At the heart of the Canal and gives easy access to development lies Nash House; Apsley Rail Station just a short the neo-classical original home walk away. CONTEMPORARY LIVING CAREFULLY DESIGNED TO COMPLEMENT THE BEAUTIFUL CANALSIDE Nash Mills Canalside Kings Langley Computer Generated Image HeMeL HeMPSTeAD ST ALBANS TOWN CeNTRe (3 MILeS) (6.5 MILeS) TO BeRkHAMSTeD (6 MILeS) APSLeY STATION (0.5 MILeS) SHeNDISH MANOR G0LF CLUB LONG DeANS NATURe ReSeRVe TO CHISWeLL GReeN (7 MILeS) GRAND UNION CANAL ABBOTS HILL SCHOOL TO watford (6.3 MILeS) & M25 jUNCTION 20 kINGS LANGLeY (1.5 MILeS) (2.4 MILeS) VISITOR PARkING THE PERFECT STARTING POINT Nash Mills Wharf could not be one of the old bistros or cafés better placed. Nearby Hemel along the high street. Boasting Hempstead is a thriving place a diverse selection of specialist developed around a charming shops including fi ne art, old town that still exists today. antiques, gentleman’s outfi tters The bustling pedestrian high and furniture boutiques, this street is home to a healthy array pretty area of the town is well of major high street stores you’d worth a visit. Also home to the expect of a busy modern town, Grade II listed Old Town Hall, the Marlowes Shopping Centre and theatre offers the best of drama, Hemel Hempstead Riverside cater for all aspirations music and performing arts. when it comes to a spot of retail therapy. After all that shopping, You can’t beat a friendly local drop into the esporta Health pub and only a short stroll from Club with its luxurious spa for Nash Mills Wharf is the historic some well-deserved pampering. village of kings Langley with a good selection of village pubs If that’s not enough, Watford serving up tasty top-notch is a short drive away offering a food alongside an eclectic wealth of high street stores to range of wines and cask ales. Hemel Hempstead suit every whim. For something a little more special, the award-winning Lake For more cultural surroundings, Restaurant at St Michaels’ Manor take a trip to the old town in St Albans reputedly offers of Hemel Hempstead to soak the most scenic dining up the Georgian and Tudor experience in Hertfordshire. architecture before heading to Kings Langley Hemel Hempstead A PLACE WITH SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE To escape life’s stresses and strains, the nearby Shendish Manor Golf Club offers an 18- hole course set in 160 acres of parkland and formal gardens. Or if you’re into more extreme sports, Britain’s newest indoor snow sports centre is in Hemel Hempstead, boasting the largest indoor lesson slope in the country. So grab your skis, snowboard or toboggan and hit the slopes! For indoor activities with the children, the town offers a wide range of entertainment including AN AREA STEEPED IN cinema, bowling, swimming HISTORY AND READY and ice-skating. Alternatively, FOR EXPLORING Willows Farm Village in nearby St Albans offers a wonderful day out amongst farmyard animals and fun activities for the really young ones. Nash Mills Canalside A PLACE FOR EXPLORING With so much around, you Abbot’s Hill Girls School on could be forgiven for missing your doorstep.