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About
Park Lane Property Agents are delighted to offer this chain free two-double bedroom semi-detached home in a sought-after residential area of Bishop’s Stortford.
Set back from the road, the property benefits from a long, double-length driveway providing off-street parking for up to four cars and leading to a single garage.
The house is presented in good condition and will appeal to first-time buyers and families looking to live within reach of highly regarded local schools, the town centre and mainline rail services.
Inside, the ground floor is arranged around an open-plan layout that creates a practical and sociable living space.
The main reception room is a large, spacious area with wood floors and dual-aspect windows, providing good natural light and flexible options for seating and dining arrangements.
This open-plan setting flows naturally towards the kitchen, supporting modern family living or entertaining.
The kitchen is also open plan in design, with space for a dining area and ample room for appliances.
Natural light is enhanced by French doors opening directly onto the rear garden, creating a pleasant connection between indoor and outdoor spaces and making the patio easily accessible for everyday use or outdoor dining.
Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms. The main bedroom offers a double layout with a walk-in closet and space for additional bedroom furniture.
The second bedroom is also double and spacious, with a garden view adding to its appeal for use as a comfortable sleeping space or flexible guest/children’s room.
The bathroom features a three-piece bathroom suite including a shower over the bath. Externally, the property has a private, unoverlooked south-facing rear garden.
This outdoor space includes a good-sized patio area suitable for entertaining or relaxing, with further garden area beyond. There is direct access from the garden to the single garage.
The garage itself is of a good size, with a vaulted roof that provides some additional storage potential, as well as space for utility use and a door leading out to the rear garden.
The long driveway to the front offers notable off-road parking capacity, which is an advantage for households with multiple vehicles or visitors.
Combined with the garage, this makes the property particularly practical for car owners.
The location places the home within a well-regarded Bishop’s Stortford neighbourhood noted for its school catchment, including access to top Ofsted-rated schools in the local area.
From the property, it is possible to walk into Bishop’s Stortford town centre, where residents can access a range of shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and other amenities.
Bishop’s Stortford railway station is also within walking distance from the town centre, providing mainline services to London Liverpool Street, Cambridge and Stansted Airport.
Typical journey times to London Liverpool Street are around 40–45 minutes, with more frequent services at peak times, making this a practical location for commuters.
Road links are also strong, with convenient connections to the A120 and M11 for travel towards London, Cambridge and Stansted Airport.
The town and surrounding area offer nearby parks, green spaces and walking routes along the River Stort and through local countryside, supporting an active lifestyle close to home.
This combination of a well-located two-bedroom semi-detached property, good condition accommodation, generous parking, garage space and a private south-facing garden makes this home a practical option for both first-time buyers and families looking to buy in Bishop’s Stortford.
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