Listing records and Magilton (1977) ascribe most of the buildings in this area to the mid 18th century although some 19th and 20th century infilling occurs in the east of the area. Thackary Villa, Bow House, Ash Hill House and Ash Hill Cottage can all be described as villas, originally standing in their own ornamental grounds. Similar properties were lost for the construction of the housing (HSY4690) to the north. Ash Hill House has been extended in the 20th century to form commercial premises - its garden now a car park. Fair preservation of 18th century ribbon development. This land may have been enclosed from Hatfield Deer Park following its disemparkment in the 17th century.