5 bed detached house for sale

Harrisons, Birchanger CM23

Park Lane Property Agents are delighted to offer this executive-style detached house in the sought-after village of Birchanger, near Bishop’s Stortford. Providing four bedrooms, four reception rooms, two bathrooms and a downstairs WC, it offers generous and flexible family accommodation in a small cul-de-sac setting.

Set back from the road within The Harrisons, a select cul-de-sac of only a handful of similar homes, the property benefits from a large open area to the front and a substantial driveway providing ample off-road parking. The house presents strong kerb appeal, with side access on both sides allowing you to walk fully around the property and easy access from front to rear garden.

On entering, you are welcomed by a particularly spacious hallway. The parquet flooring runs through this area, complementing the feature traditional wooden staircase with iron balustrades rising and turning to the landing. The neutral décor throughout enhances the sense of light and space and provides a straightforward backdrop for a range of furnishings and styles.

To one side, there is a naturally light main living room, featuring a focal fireplace and a glass sliding door that opens through to a separate dining/family area. These two reception spaces can be used independently or opened up to create an extended area suitable for larger gatherings and day-to-day family use.

The property includes a recently installed modern kitchen, fitted with a good range of storage units and integral appliances. The layout offers practical workspace and convenient access to the reception areas and garden, supporting both everyday cooking and entertaining.

A large home office on the ground floor provides valuable dedicated workspace, ideal for those working from home or requiring a study or hobby room. There is also a downstairs WC, adding to the practicality of the ground floor.

The former garage has been converted into a substantial additional reception room currently used as a cinema room. This versatile space could readily be adapted to suit a variety of needs, such as a playroom, gym, further family room, studio or back to a garage depending on requirements.

Upstairs, a bright galleried landing continues the theme of wood-effect flooring flowing between the rooms. The principal bedroom is notably spacious and benefits from wall-to-wall fitted wardrobes, providing extensive storage. It is served by a recently installed en suite shower room, finished to a contemporary standard.

Further double bedrooms offer flexible sleeping arrangements for family members or guests. A large main bathroom serves these rooms, complementing the en suite to provide well-balanced family bathroom facilities.

Externally, the rear garden is an excellent size for families and those who value outdoor space. A generous patio area directly adjoins the house, ideal for outdoor seating and dining, with the main garden laid to lawn. Mature trees and shrubs border the garden, creating a pleasant outlook and a sense of privacy. Side paths on both flanks of the property lead back to the front, making garden access straightforward.

The Harrisons enjoys a favourable position in Birchanger, a village conveniently located between Bishop’s Stortford and Stansted Mountfitchet. Bishop’s Stortford offers a comprehensive range of amenities including supermarkets, independent shops, cafés and restaurants, as well as leisure facilities and riverside walks along the River Stort. Stansted Mountfitchet provides additional everyday amenities, cafés and local services, contributing to the area’s practicality for family living.

Schooling in the wider Bishop’s Stortford area is well regarded, and the property sits within reach of a selection of primary and secondary schools. This, combined with the quiet cul-de-sac environment and generous garden, makes the house well suited to family life.

Transport links are a particular strength of this location. Bishop’s Stortford railway station offers regular services to London Liverpool Street, with typical journey times of around 40–45 minutes, as well as connections towards Cambridge. Stansted Mountfitchet and Stansted Airport stations provide further options on the same line. The nearby M11 (via Junction 8/8A) gives direct road access towards London and Cambridge, and connects with the A120 for routes towards Hertfordshire and Essex market towns.

In summary, this four-bedroom detached house for sale in Birchanger combines extensive ground floor living space, a principal bedroom with en suite, a large family-friendly garden and ample parking, all in a small cul-de-sac close to Bishop’s Stortford and its amenities.