Large gated plot near top schools and train station, ideal for family renovation.
Approximately 0.4 acre of mature, private gardens
A rare detached family home set on approximately 0.4 acre of mature gardens, with a long gated driveway and detached double garage. The house offers bright, flexible accommodation including a large living room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room and five double bedrooms, two en-suite shower rooms and a family bathroom. At about 1,940 sq ft, the layout suits a growing family who want space for entertaining and home working.
Location is a major selling point: a short walk to St Mary’s School, Bishop’s Stortford College and other highly regarded schools, and around a 12-minute walk to the mainline station with services to London, Cambridge and Stansted Airport. Local sports clubs, restaurants and countryside walks are all close by, making this a convenient yet green setting in a very affluent part of town.
The property offers clear scope for modernisation and extension (subject to planning). Features such as large windows, a tranquil garden with multiple outdoor seating areas, a summerhouse/workshop and a studio room above the garage present good potential for conversion to an annexe or hobby space. Practical details to note: the house was constructed mid-20th century, glazing install dates are unknown, cavity walls are assumed uninsulated and some updating will be needed to optimise energy performance.
Important practical points: the area records higher local crime levels, which some buyers will want to consider alongside the private gated driveway and detached garage. The home is freehold and well placed for family life, but buyers seeking a fully modern, low-maintenance finish should expect renovation work.