The former home of renowned Letchworth architect Robert Bennett is on the market for close to £3 million.

Bennett was assistant to Arts and Crafts architects Raymond Unwin and Barry Parker, who designed Letchworth Garden City.

The Comet: The double aspect kitchen/breakfast room blends modern convenience with the property's heritage.The double aspect kitchen/breakfast room blends modern convenience with the property's heritage. (Image: Rightmove / Hamptons)

Bennett's former home in The Glade is currently on the market for £2,995,000.

The Grade II-listed detached family home sits in a 2.37-acre plot and has seven bedrooms, three bathrooms and four reception rooms.

The Comet: The principal reception rooms offer views over the gardens.The principal reception rooms offer views over the gardens. (Image: Rightmove / Hamptons)

Built in 1923, the mansion is described by Historic England as displaying "undiluted Arts and Crafts values".

The Comet: The double aspect dining room has a cosy feel.The double aspect dining room has a cosy feel. (Image: Rightmove / Hamptons)

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The Comet: The principal bedroom comprises a stunning vaulted ceiling and bay window.The principal bedroom comprises a stunning vaulted ceiling and bay window. (Image: Rightmove / Hamptons)

Hamptons estate agents in Harpenden said: "This impressive property offers spacious, well-planned accommodation, flooding the house with natural light, and with all principle rooms enjoying views over the expansive gardens."

The Comet: The bathroom boasts a freestanding bath.The bathroom boasts a freestanding bath. (Image: Rightmove / Hamptons)

Gardens extend to all sides of the house and include an orchard and real grass lawn tennis court.

The gardens were inspired by Gertrude Jekyll - one of Britain's most important horticulturists and garden designers of the Arts and Crafts period.

Interested? Call Hamptons estate agents in Harpenden on 01582 377 929.