Grade II* listed · East Hertfordshire

Marden Hill House, Service Block and Annexe

Marden Hill House, Service Block and Annexe is a Grade II* listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 20 October 1952. It is one of 199 Grade II* entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 8% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMarden Hill House, Service Block and Annexe
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1366605
Date first listed20 October 1952
Local planning authorityEast Hertfordshire
Location51.80990, -0.14562 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1366605

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Hertfordshire will require for your works on Marden Hill House, Service Block and Annexe, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Marden Hill House, Service Block and Annexe

NameGradeDistance
Statue of Spanial Below Steps to South of Marden Hill HouseII18 m
The CottageII39 m
Octagonal Store and Wall About 75 Metres East of Marden Hill HouseII84 m
Ha Ha Wall About 65 Metres South South West of Marden Hill HouseII84 m
Barn About 80 Metres North East of Marden Hill HouseII95 m
Walled Gardens About 30 Metres North of Marden Hill HouseII116 m
Barn About 100 Metres North East of Bridge Over River MimramII546 m
Barn about 20 metre south of Bacon's Farm HouseII621 m
2, B1000 (See details for further address information)II633 m
Bridge over River MimramII742 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Marden Hill House, Service Block and Annexe listed?
Yes. Marden Hill House, Service Block and Annexe is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1366605, first listed on 20 October 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Marden Hill House, Service Block and Annexe?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from East Hertfordshire, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.