Falson House, Church Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 7TY

A distinguished Grade II listed former village schoolhouse, dating from c.1856, beautifully reimagined as a characterful family home backing directly onto open farmland Description Approached via a gravel drive with parking to the side, the house immediately impresses with its Jacobean influenced red brick elevations, decorative diaper work and lozenge glazed casements, a carefully composed design historically positioned in relation to the neighbouring church.

The front door opens into a substantial reception hall with a vaulted ceiling and impressive fireplace, creating a strong sense of volume and arrival.

From here, the principal reception rooms unfold naturally.

The living room, centred around a stone fireplace, provides an inviting retreat, while the formal dining room offers an elegant space for entertaining.

A separate family room and study allow for flexible everyday living. A ground floor shower room with WC completes the accommodation at this end of the house.

To the rear, the kitchen enjoys direct access to the terrace and gardens, ideal for day to day use, while the stunning Great Hall, with its vaulted ceiling and open aspect, forms a standout informal living space.

The first floor provides four well-proportioned bedrooms, including the striking principal bedroom with vaulted ceiling and adjoining dressing room.

A Jack and Jill en suite bathroom serves two of these bedrooms, one of which may also be accessed independently, offering additional versatility for guests as required.

Outside, a large rear terrace leads to the gardens that wrap around three sides of the house, partly walled to provide shelter and privacy, with expansive rural views across adjoining farmland.

A brick built outbuilding offers excellent potential for use as a home office or ancillary accommodation, subject to the necessary consents.

A rare opportunity to acquire a historically significant yet highly adaptable country home in a peaceful rural setting.

Location Set in the desirable village of Great Hallingbury, Falson House enjoys a private rural position with gardens backing onto open farmland, yet lies just over 2 miles from Bishop’s Stortford, which offers an excellent range of shops, cafés and services.

The area is well served by highly regarded village primary schools, popular state secondary schools and leading independent options, including Bishop’s Stortford College.

There is a strong local dining scene, with well regarded pubs and restaurants such as The George Inn, The Thatchers and The Three Willows within easy reach.

Bishop’s Stortford station provides regular services to London Liverpool Street and Cambridge, while Stansted Airport and the M11 are close at hand, making this an ideal location for commuters seeking countryside living.

Directions Sat nav postcode : CM22 7TY what three words : ///shop.matter.treat Additional Info services : Mains water, electricity and drainage.

Central heating is via oil and a wood pellet boiler system. Various broadband options are available.