Detached country house of 743 sq.m. for sale – Bishop’s Stortford, UK

A rare opportunity to purchase a detached, country house of substantial proportions within grounds of approximately 2.6 acres located within the desirable northwest area of Bishops Stortford.

Designed with family living in mind and built within the last 17 years, the character is in abundance with high ceilings throughout, a grand, porticoed entrance leading to a beautiful galleried reception hall, sash windows, high skirtings, cornicing, and a period fireplace. With just  743 sq.m. of accommodation and arranged over 4 levels there are 7 double bedrooms, the master suite benefits from a truly spectacular bathroom en-suite and his and hers dressing area, four bathrooms (existing plumbing to provide a 5th bathroom if desired) a stunning open-plan bespoke designer kitchen with La Cournue Range Cooker, high end Meile and Sub-Zero appliances and center island.

Off of the kitchen is an orangery with a dining area and bi-folding doors opening out onto the patio, formal gardens, and a swimming pool. There is internal access to the self contained annex that is above the triple bay garage that provides a studio/bedroom, dressing area, wet room, and own front door.

Lower Ground Floor- Great open plan entertaining space measuring in excess of 10 m currently being used as a games room, two further storage areas both measuring in excess of 6 m, and a custom built gymnasium. Options to reconfigure the space to provide further living/bedroom space. Access to the garden from this level is via external steps that lead up onto the patio and pool area and gardens beyond.

Ground floor- Galleried entrance hall, Kitchen, dining area, orangery, two receptions, guest cloakroom, office, and playroom.

First floor- Master suite, his and hers dressing area, master bathroom, four further double bedrooms, two bathrooms. Landing area with patio doors leading to a balcony with amazing countryside views.

Second Floor-Bedroom 7, cinema room, loft room, plumbing for a fifth bathroom.

Front Exterior-Automated, wrought iron entrance gates, audio entry phone system, parking for approx 15 cars, triple garage, landscaped gardens, side access, private walled perimeter.

Exterior Rear-Grounds of just under 2.6 acres with patio and seating entertaining area incorporating a heated swimming pool, and formal landscaped gardens to the side and rear of the property. A sectioned area for the children with various climbing frames and slides. Beyond the formal gardens, there is further land that could be utilized as a paddock subject to the usual planning consents.

Location- It is very rare to find such a substantial house and plot within Bishops Stortford. Located in the desirable North-West end of town with fantastic schooling opportunities. Bishops Stortford College Independent Co-Ed boarding and day school, Hockerill Anglo European College (rated outstanding Ofsted), Highly regarded JMI schools, and Bishops Stortford High School. There is an abundance of shopping outlets within the town including Waitrose, Marks and Spencers, many boutique shops and restaurants, and a weekly high street market.

Bishops Stortford mainline railway station provides excellent travel links to London’s Liverpool Street and Cambridge in approx 40 mins and express trains to Stansted Airport in approximately 8 mins.

Amenities:

– Automated gated entrance
– Parking for approximately 15 vehicles
– Heated swimming pool
– Wired for CCTV
– Police linked alarm system
– Back up generator