Spacious period home with large south-facing gardens and versatile outbuildings.
Grade II listed 18th-century home with original features
White Lodge is an elegant Grade II listed country home dating from the 1700s, arranged over two floors with four first-floor bedrooms and three reception rooms. Period features — exposed floorboards, fireplaces and timber details — combine with practical modern fittings such as a fitted kitchen, ground-floor shower room and useful study. The principal bedroom opens to a Juliet balcony with far-reaching views across open farmland.
The house sits on a large, mature plot with a south-facing terrace, sweeping lawns and well-kept borders, ideal for outdoor family life and entertaining. Outbuildings include a double cart lodge, large workshop with power and lighting, garden stores and a log store. Ample driveway parking accommodates several vehicles.
This property will particularly appeal to families seeking rural space close to Bishop’s Stortford and strong local schools, while enjoying village tranquillity and fast broadband. However, buyers should be aware the Grade II listing restricts alterations and can complicate renovations; Listed Building consents will be required for many changes. Council tax is described as quite expensive, and any significant works will need specialist advice and permissions.
Overall, White Lodge offers rare historic character, generous outdoor space and usable outbuildings on a substantial plot — a comfortable family home with renovation and maintenance considerations tied to its listed status.