Bishop's Stortford is an ancient and thriving market town, situated in rural Hertfordshire on the border with the county of Essex, with a population of over 32,000. The town has many fine buildings, including 16th and 17th century inns and the remains of a Norman Castle. Connection to the railway in the middle of the 19th century increased Bishop's Stortford's importance as both a market town and as a favoured commuter area for the City of London. If you work in London and want to live in a rural area you should consider searching for property for sale in Bishop's Stortford, as the train journey is just 50 minutes. Estate agents in Bishop's Stortford offer a variety of different styles of properties, which include Victorian cottages, semi detached and detached modern houses, flats in purpose built blocks (some with views over the River Stort), 1930s houses and neo Georgian style properties.
Amenities for properties in Bishop's Stortford
The popular town centre is served by a wide variety of shops, incorporating a mixture of High Street names, department stores, and specialist shops. Additionally there is an indoor shopping centre and street markets on Thursdays and Saturdays. The crime rate in Bishop's Stortford is much lower than the UK average, and the local residents consider it to be a safe and friendly place to live, which is appealing to families who are searching for houses for sale in Bishop's Stortford, along with the selection of good schools for children of all ages. The town offers a good range of recreational facilities and amenities, including a golf club, plenty of good restaurants and bars, a library, swimming pool, cinema, bowling alley and theatre groups. The outdoors types can enjoy walking in surrounding countryside, as well as Hatfield Forest, a National Trust country park just 3 miles east of Bishop's Stortford.
Transport for Bishop's Stortford
Regular services operate from London Liverpool Street via Bishop's Stortford to Stansted Airport and Cambridge. By road Bishop's Stortford is only 30 miles from London, and less than 20 minutes to junction 27 of the M25 via the M11 motorway. For travel by air, Stansted Airport is just four miles from the town centre.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Bishop's Stortford, you may also like to consider extending your search and looking at property for sale in Sawbridgeworth, Ware and Hoddesdon.
flat, 2 bedrooms
SURPRISE! Two bedroom first floor apartment, with large fitted kitchen, en-suite to master bedroom and allocated parking
house, 3 bedrooms
Immaculately presented three bedroom family home located on the popular development of Thorley Park close to local amenities and schooling. The property has been improved and updated throughout...
flat, 1 bedroom
superbley presented luxury One bedroom appartment, Large living room. Fitted kitchen with integral appliances, Luxury bathroom, Master bedroom with fitted furniture, Carparking.
house, 5 bedrooms
Located within the very popular north-west side of Bishop's Stortford, this impressive 4/5 bedroom Victorian semi detached house has been completely refurbished by the present owner and lies...
flat, 1 bedroom
OWN REAR GARDEN Popular Thorley Park location for this first floor apartment with well presented accommodation to include double bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom, allocated parking space...
house, 6 bedrooms
Highly regarded location in the favoured northwest area of Bishop's Stortford.
4 double bedrooms plus 2 single bedrooms.
2 en-suites plus a family shower room.
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house, 3 bedrooms
NON-ESTATE 3 BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF TOWN AND STATION. The spacious accommodation comprises entrance hall, kitchen, lounge, dining room, first floor landing, 3...
house, 4 bedrooms
Immaculately presented and spacious four bedroom terraced house tucked away in a cul-de-sac location on the popular North West corner of town within a short walking distance of many local...
house, 5 bedrooms
A superb five double bedroom detached family home on the popular Bishop's Gate development in a small cul de sac offering accommodation to the highest of standards arranged over three floors...
house, 4 bedrooms
A nicely presented and imaginatively extended four double bedroom detached family house tucked away in a quiet cul de sac location on the popular Bishop's Gate development close to local amenities...