Summary - FOUR WINDS OLD MEAD LANE HENHAM BISHOP'S STORTFORD CM22 6JJ
5 bed 3 bath Detached Bungalow
Single‑storey family home on 3.5 acres with stables and station walkable.
Five double bedrooms and three bathrooms—ideal for multi-generational living
About 3.5 acres of gardens, paddocks, and mature trees
3‑stall stable block, tack room, hay barn and additional outbuildings
Double garage plus four-bay cart lodge with conversion potential (STPP)
Walkable to mainline station with direct London and Cambridge services
Oil-fired boiler, older double glazing and partial wall insulation—upgrade likely
Modest annual service charge £147; council tax described as expensive
Crime levels reported above average for the area
Set well back from a quiet country lane, this single-storey detached bungalow sits on about 3.5 acres of formal gardens and paddocks, offering rare private land close to transport links. The individually designed home provides just over 2,000 sq ft of adaptable living space — five double bedrooms and three bathrooms — arranged for privacy and multigenerational use. A large dual-aspect reception room with full-height sliding doors opens onto south-facing gardens, while a traditional kitchen with an Aga adds character.
The plot includes a 3-stall stable block with tack room, hay barn, field shelter and useful outbuildings, plus a double garage and a four-bay cart lodge. These buildings support equestrian use, hobby farming or small-scale business enterprise, and the cart lodge offers obvious conversion potential subject to planning. The property is offered chain free and is within walking distance of the mainline station with direct services to London and Cambridge.
Practical considerations: the house was built in the late 1970s/early 1980s, has oil-fired central heating and double glazing installed prior to 2002, and the external walls are solid brick with assumed partial insulation. These factors mean energy performance and running costs are likely higher than modern equivalents; council tax is noted as expensive. There is a modest annual service charge of £147 for lane maintenance.
This is a strong proposition for a family seeking generous single-level living with land, for multi-generational households, or for buyers wanting equestrian facilities and potential for improvement or redevelopment. Buyers should budget for modernization, possible insulation and heating upgrades, and should satisfy themselves on planning or conversion ambitions and local security considerations.
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