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Thinking of moving to Arlesey?

Although classed as a Town Arlesey still has a great ‘Village’ feel to it.

Ideally situated close to the A1 – which leads to the M25 and having its own Railway Station with direct lines to Kings Cross and Peterborough Arlesey is a bustling and thriving place to live. 25 minutes from London Luton Airport it has easy access to the Airport and many local areas (Hitchin, Stevenage, Letchworth, Bedford and Milton Keynes).

Arlesey offers lots of facilities to the local people and passing trade. This includes: Post Offices, Sandwich Shop, Cash Point, 3 Local convenience Stores, Gents Barbers, Ladies Hairdressers, Bookies, Photographer, Dog Grooming, Sunbeds, Fish and Chips Takeaway, Chinese and Indian Takeaway and also an Indian Restaurant which is a must try.

There are also many other companies that can supply White Goods, Promotional items, Carpet Warehouse, Mechanics, Wedding Supplies, Schools and Nurseries, Cleaning and Ironing Facilities, Lawnmower repairs, Gardeners, Electricians and Carpenters, whatever you need is local and available, Pubs and the local Football Club.

There is also a great Youth-club and Community Centre for Children with large playing fields at the rear along with Tennis Courts and a BMX site.

If you are a sailing fan or a fisherman there is also a fishing lake and a large boating lake too where the famous Arlesey Bomb (float) was invented by a local fisherman.
So there is much going on is this friendly Village/Town and with Summer Fetes and events it’s great to meet your new friends and Neighbours.

Arlesey is a very green, lush area with great walks, rivers and views – if you need to know more – just ask :)

The Pump, Arlesey
The Pump, Arlesey
St Peters Church, Arlesey
St Peters Church, Arlesey
South of Arlesey
South of Arlesey
Old Oak Pub
Old Oak Pub
Famous Arlesey Grave
Famous Arlesey Grave
Blue Lagoon, Arlesey
Blue Lagoon, Arlesey
Train Station, Arlesey
Train Station, Arlesey
War Memorial
War Memorial
The White Horse Pub
The White Horse

 

LOCAL AMENITIES:

Arlesey Fish & ChipsArlesey Fish and Chips, 01462 732272
If you are looking for some tasty fish and chips look no further than the Arlesey fish and chip shop.
Run by Dragan Marjanovic – Fish and Chips won Best Chippy Chips in Bedfordshire – Dragan says his recipe for success is sticking to traditional cooking methods.
Everything is cooked fresh and generous sized portions a great tasty treat for all the family !

 

 

pharmacyArlesey Chemist, 01462 731200
Step back in time to this friendly little chemist. No matter how small, they stock it all or will have your prescriptions delivered the next day. Great for all the last-minute buys we need when moving home.

 

 

 

Arlesey FCArlesey Town Football Club, 01462 734504
Arlesey Town Football Club celebrated their centenary in 1991, having been formed by a group of local people before the turn of the last century. Before the Second World War, Soccer was played on a localised basis, and in common with many clubs in the area, Arlesey competed in the flourishing Biggleswade & District League and entered the Biggleswade Knock-out Cup.
A great family event – watch your local team then enjoy a drink and chat in the club house. ATFC also offer a great function room for weddings and parties.
Teams of all ages can play for Arlesey Youth just call them for details

 

Arlesey Train StationArlesey Train Station
Arlesey has its own train station with direct lines to London Kings Cross and Peterborough North. With drop off parking bays and pay and display carpark this is a great facility for those wanting to live in the country and still commute.

 

 

 

 

The Old OakArlesey Pubs
Many years ago Arlesey had over 20 village pubs. Many of these have now sadly closed but the village still offers lots of great ambiance pubs. Serving home cooked meals and with family facilities Arlesey can offer a lovely family lunch or evening out. Most pubs also offer safe playing areas for children too and some are pet friendly.

 

 

 

Ambitions Unisex Hair Salon, 01462 735588

Arlesey not only offers 2 mens barbers but a great unisex salon called Ambitions. Up to the minute hairstyles, extensions and colours from the professional team of ladies. A great all round service for young to OAP’s and children too!

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A brief history of Arlesey

Arlesey
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Arlesey is a long village with an equally long chronicled history. The entry in the doomsday book of 1086 reads;

This entry records the principle landowners as being the Bishop of Durham (Arleseybury, which he gave to the monks of Waltham Abbey); William d’Eu Count of Eu, second son of Robert d’Eu, who came from the port of Seine-Maritime and owned Arlesey Manor (Etonbury – land to the north of Stotfold Road to Astwick) and Nigel d’Aubigney who came from St Martin d’Aubigney near Coutances.

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The village eventually became three distinct manors. Etonbury with land to the north of Stotfold Road, reaching as far as Astwick, Arleseybury from land south of Stotfold Road to around where Howberry Green now is, and the manor of Lanthony from Howberry Green to the south of the parish. This manor was owned by a Welsh order of monks.
Around 1646 records show Sir Samuel Browne becoming principle landowner in the village having purchased Arlesey Manor (Etonbury) from John and Florence Farwell and it eventually passed to the Bedford Edwards family. The whole estate was split up and sold off in the late 1800’s. This period also saw the economic growth of the village with the excavation of coprolite (phosphate rich fossilised dung which was processed into artificial fertiliser) and clay for brick making.
The coming of the Great Northern Railway in 1851 saw further growth and the 2,000 feet of sidings along the GNR line exported over 1,500 tones of lime and ‘Eddystone’ cement from the village weekly, dug from the ‘Blue Lagoon’. Records also show that there were six operational brickworks in the village. During this period Robert Beart moved from Godmanchester to Arlesey and revolutionised brick making by using mechanical presses to shape the bricks. Previously the clay was puddled (usually with bare feet) and thrown into the brick mould. The wet brick was then carefully stacked into sheds to dry out the excess water before they were fired. This could be days or weeks depending on the weather. Bearts’ method enabled a brick to be pressed and then fired much more quickly.
The brickworks have now all closed but signs of them can be seen by the water filled pits at the Green Lagoon, at Arlesey landfill site and at Etonbury Farm on the A507 by-pass.
Relics from the monastic past can be seen at St Peter’s Church and on the (old) bridge over the River Hiz alongside Arlesey Railway Station. The original church of St Peter’s was constructed in 1180 by the monks of Etonbury Monastery. The river bridge is listed in a survey of the monastery in 1566 but dates from earlier times. The date stones on the cut waters show when the bridge was repaired.

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Monika Cilmi
Monika Cilmi
16:01 29 Jun 22
First Step and Claudia Pollock in particular have... been amazing. They showed professionalism, care and support and always responding quickly and going the extra mile to help. I am very happy i have chosen them, and very grateful for their work. I really recommend this agency. Claudia thank you so much again. ×××read more
silvia casiero
silvia casiero
07:42 23 Jun 22
We moved to Stotfold in January. Jules did a... fantastic job in keeping me up to date & well informed throughout the whole quite stressful situation.In fact she did a far better job than our own agent that was selling our place!I would have no hesitation in recommending FirstSteps.Thank you very much Jules & your team.read more
Philip Parry
Philip Parry
09:28 17 Jun 22
I would like to say a massive Thankyou to Jules,... Nicola and the whole team at First Step. We’d been looking for a property in the area for some time but so glad we approached First Step to help with our search. From booking a viewing through to completion, the team at First Step were friendly, quick to respond and were pivotable in keeping the flow of information moving throughout a tricky and at times frustrating purchase. In fact Jules helped to unlock a query that was holding up the whole purchase. In short a happy buyer and no doubt a happy seller too. I would 100% recommend to anyone looking to sell or buy a property in the area.read more
Scott Spencer
Scott Spencer
14:38 02 Jun 22
I would like to say a massive Thankyou to Deb who... has helped me throughout the buying of my first home.Deb assisted with every aspect and was an absolute Godsend to me as I was not very knowledgeable about the buying process.I would definitely recommend First Step to anyone looking for assistance with there property needs, and the experience of there staff.read more
Sue Vorster
Sue Vorster
16:55 03 May 22
I would not hesitate in recommending First Step... Properties. Our agent, Gaye went out of her way to help us find a home and was such a pleasure to deal with. The efficiency and professionalism with which Gaye, and the First Step team, handled our application process was commendable; but what really stood out for us was having an agent who actually cared. Thank you so much to Gaye and First Step.read more
Terry Williams
Terry Williams
14:22 21 Apr 22
First Step and especially Gaye made an amazing... effort to help to secure what we felt was our perfect home. Gaye was supportive all the way through and persevered when challenges arose. Couldn’t recommend highly enough. First Step should be First Class. Thanks again for everything.read more
Daniel Symonds
Daniel Symonds
12:50 13 Apr 22
Gaye and the whole team at First Step were... incredibly helpful for the entire 2 year rental tenancy. They were responsive and helpful even after we had moved out. Highly recommended.read more
Alix Burlingham
Alix Burlingham
19:55 10 Feb 22
First Step have gone above and beyond during our... recent move. It wasn't the easiest by any means and they couldn't have done more, brilliant communication and always remaining professional. Jules supported not only us but our buyer at times also and without her help I'm sure our chain could have fallen apart many times. The service provide by Jules and the team was exceptional.read more
Sue Barnard
Sue Barnard
14:58 10 Feb 22
First Step have been efficient and professional... from the very first contact through to completion of the property sale.I've been super impressed at every step of the process and delighted with the proactive nature of the service from everyone that I've dealt with, particularly Jules. From the quality of advertising our home, the standard of potential purchasers who were accompanied by First Step to view our home whilst we were on holiday, the qualified offers that we received meaning that we accepted an offer with 5 days of putting the house on the market and the ongoing service dealing with the usual queries that arise during the conveyancing process. Absolutely delighted and very happy to recommend. Thank lots, Sueread more
Evi Log
Evi Log
19:02 31 Jan 22
Buying a house is supposed to be stressful and in... most cases it really is. We couldn’t have found a better agent to help us with this than First Step. From the first contact and the first appointment to the day of completion and even after that, Jules has been absolutely superb. The level of professionalism (and that of other First Step staff when we needed to contact them) was outstanding and it really sets the standards for all estate agents. We could always rely on her advice and proactiveness, we never felt chased and when we needed a response we would get it in a matter of minutes no matter how trivial the question was. We cannot recommend First Step enough to anyone who wishes to buy a house.Thank you Jules and everybody at First Stepread more
Jeannette Hammell
Jeannette Hammell
18:21 21 Dec 21
We had a really positive experience working with... Jules and her team at First Step.We had used First Step to manage our property as a rental and had always been happy with their service, so naturally wanted to use them to sell our property. Living in America now presented a few challenges, as well as a 7 time hour difference. However the team at First Step communicated every step of the way and made the whole process as stress free as possible. We would highly recommend.read more
Shane Ramsey
Shane Ramsey
17:17 30 Nov 21
Was amazing service by Claudia at first step! Was... my very first time buying a property and having them help me loads from answering silly questions to checking everything is going smoothly with all parties put me at ease a great deal! Never had any issues contacting them via email or phone and if I ever didn't get through someone always got back to me. Thank you guys so much for your support, 10/10 from me.read more
Michelle MH
Michelle MH
04:40 09 Oct 21
First step were great from start to finish.Jules... was very helpful with the purchase and was very flexible with us viewing the property we were interested in at the start.Jemma was professional, honest and kept us in the loop as to what was happening at all times!Highly recommend First Step!read more
carly Fletcher
carly Fletcher
12:39 27 Aug 21
We used first step to sell our home, they were... extremely helpful, Nothing was ever too much trouble with them . Jemma and tasha went above and beyond to help me get matters sorted quickly.read more
Nicole Bush
Nicole Bush
10:42 23 Jul 21
My partner and I are first time renters and we... had struggled to find a property due to COVID. After passing my details over to FirstStep we were contacted by Gaye who had found us a property and helped us from day 1 to view the house, secure the property and move in all within a month. good customer service, very helpful and patient with us as it was our first time in this process and we had a lot of questions. Would definitely rent through FirstStep again and highly recommend them.read more
Kayleigh Chester
Kayleigh Chester
14:15 12 Jul 21
We recently purchased a property through First... Step and were impressed with the service they provide. From booking a viewing through to completion, the team at First Step were friendly. Jemma deserves a shout out for being so efficient. She was liaising with our solicitors and our sellers’ solicitors daily, and then able to update us on how the chain was looking and how the process was going. We feel Jemma was one of the reasons we were able to complete before the end of June and we are very grateful!read more
Debra8 Thorpe7
Debra8 Thorpe7
08:52 03 Jul 21
We sold our house through First Step in June 2021... and managed to complete in time for the stamp duty holiday. First Step got us our asking price that was above our expectations and managed the process from start to finish in a professional and timely manner despite it being the the busiest month in the history of the housing market. I can't recommend them enough.read more
Claire Parker
Claire Parker
13:44 13 May 21
Gaye and everyone at First Step have been... incredibly helpful during the rental process. They have made everything run smoothly keeping us updated the whole way. We are very happy in our new home and would recommend First Step to anyone wanting to rent a property.read more
Mai Li
Mai Li
07:08 16 Apr 21
We have used First Step for both sales and... rentals of our properties. Their service is second to none, the team is professional, genuine but with a personal touch. We were kept informed throughout the whole process, their attention to detail is what makes them stand out. We highly recommend them and would not hesitate to use them again in the future.read more
Rob Bamber
Rob Bamber
18:59 10 Mar 21
Spoke with Gaye Kelford on multiple occasions and... cannot speak highly enough of the service she provided. She is informative, understanding, passionate about her work and quite frankly a national treasure.If I am ever in the market for a new rental property, Gaye will 100% be the first person I call.Thank you for your help, Gaye!read more
phil pateman
phil pateman
09:02 03 Mar 21
I thoroughly recommend First Step. The attention... to detail is spot on. They go that extra mile to resolve those issues that block the chain which we all suffer from. Ensure to the best of their ability milestones are met for everyone to move as seamlessly as possible. Our extended family have used them on several occasions and they are second to none locally.read more
Katie B
Katie B
13:26 15 Feb 21
Thank you so much to everyone at first step that... helped us firstly find out dream house, and then went on to help support us through the buying process.Buying a house / moving house is extremely stressful, but luckily we had Jemma at first step to help us through it all. She was always there at the end of the phone. Jemma helped make sure the house purchase went as smoothly as it could. She kept us up to date with all the information we needed and how to do certain things. We are extremely grateful for all the help we received.Thank you again Jemma and everyone at first step.read more
Alison Taylor
Alison Taylor
21:41 16 Dec 20
I have had the pleasure of liaising with First... Step initially on the lettings side and then more recently on the sales side. The whole team were professional, pleasant to speak with and provided regular updates throughout. In particular Gaye and Jemma were very helpful. I would highly recommend them to anyone considering buying/selling or wishing to rent a property in the Bedfordshire/Hertfordshire area.read more
Antonio Traetto
Antonio Traetto
17:59 01 Dec 20
Fantastic people who are always there to help,... weather you are buying or selling with First Step they will be there for you all the way. Whatever your situation they will work hard and stay with you through any challenges you may experience. I would have no hesitation in recommending First Step to anyone.read more
Graham Bell
Graham Bell
17:38 19 Nov 20
I was a buyer, and First Step were first class.... Very friendly and attentive, clearly very knowledgeable and knew how to close a deal. Post acceptance their Sales Progresser was excellent in keeping up progress and communications as well as swiftly dealing with queries. I could not fault First Step in any way, they were superb from the first phone call until the last.read more
Katy Jubb
Katy Jubb
20:31 26 Oct 20
We recently bought a property through Claudia at... First Step being a first time buyer I wasn’t exactly clued up with everything. I had many silly questions but every single one was answered.Claudia is a lovely person and she kept us updated throughout the whole process, she called and emailed even outside her stated hours. She was always honest and cheery even with things outside of her control. Without her I think I’d have been running around in circles, I think I contacted her more than our solicitor as she always seemed to have the answers or get things moving again. Literally couldn’t have asked for a nicer person and company to deal with.I’m that confident that I’m even writing this review before we’ve fully completed because I know that everything has been handled correctly. Thank you Claudia and the rest of the team at First Step for helping us purchase our first home 🥂💕read more
Sarah Baker
Sarah Baker
19:17 21 Oct 20
Gaye at First Step was an absolute star in... finding us a home. She was dedicated to her search for us and was a pleasure to deal with every step of the way. Kind, thoughtful, professional and supportive in our very stressful search during a crazy time for Tenants seeking homes. She found us the perfect place and we are so happy with our new place. She even recommended a moving company who were brilliant too!Cannot express just how good First Step are to deal with - everyone is courteous and friendly. Thank you First Step!read more
Lianne Peters
Lianne Peters
12:33 12 Oct 20
Had the pleasure of dealing with Gaye .Found us... a lovely property to let .A lovely genuine lady Who is one in a million and cannot thank her enough.Very professional and dedicated to her job and a real credit to 1st step - nothing was to much troubleAnd would highly recommend . If I could give more stars 🌟 I would really are one in a million .Thank you Gaye for everything you done for us .Lianne xread more
sam clifton
sam clifton
17:32 04 Sep 20
Terrible customer service, you pay alot of money... for not alot of service. people that view are not qualified, owner does the viewings as they cannot be bothered, photos are taken on a Nokia from the 80's! stay away!read more
Rebecca Bush
Rebecca Bush
16:28 31 Aug 20
Fantastic service, highly recommended!! I cannot... praise First Step enough and if I could I would give them 10 stars!We recently bought our beautiful house through First Step and couldn't have been happier with the service they provided. From booking a viewing to completion, every member of staff we spoke to was extremely helpful, polite, professional, responsive and genuine.The sale became a little complicated at times with Covid disruption and a few other obstacles along the way but First Step were amazing at keeping everything on track and very importantly, keeping us updated and in the loop.In particular I have to give a special mention to Jemma. She was, without a doubt, absolutely amazing and is a real credit to First Step. Once the sale was agreed, Jemma took over our case and she was a real star. Jemma was friendly, understanding hard working and went hugely above and beyond in every way to ensure we were able to buy our house. She was in regular contact with us and chased the chain relentlessly on our behalf. She kept our spirits high and positive through some of the difficulties we experienced. Nothing was too much trouble and I'm not sure what we would have done without her!!Jemma and Jules made us feel that we were more than just another client, that they honestly cared about us as individuals and not just as a sale. They understand all the stresses that can come with buying a house and went out of their way to try to minimise them. It felt more like family than an estate agent.If we ever decide to move, we wouldn't hesitate to sell and buy through First Step again, or to recommend them to others. Thank you to all the team!!read more
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