4 bed detached house for sale

Bowlby Hill, Harlow CM20

Description

**guide price £650,000 - £675,000** Jukes Estate Agents are super proud to bring to market this outstanding 4 bedroom 3 bathroom detached property with home office and fully converted outbuilding in the highly sought after Bowlby Hill, Gilston.
For sale by way of our exclusive Secured Sale Method.
Bowlby Hill, Terlings Park, Gilston
Exceptional Four-Bedroom, Three-Bathroom Detached Family Home with Converted Outbuilding

Jukes Estate Agents are delighted to present this beautifully appointed four-bedroom, three-bathroom detached family home, occupying a superb position on the highly sought-after Bowlby Hill within the prestigious Terlings Park development at Gilston.

This is a home that delivers on virtually every level. Stylish interiors, superb family accommodation, a landscaped low-maintenance garden, a dedicated ground-floor office and a fully converted former garage offering an additional 181 sq ft of highly versatile space are combined with excellent modern comforts, including underfloor heating throughout the entire ground floor, air conditioning to the kitchen and all three first-floor bedrooms, a full alarm system and CCTV.

The floorplan indicates approximately 1,625 sq ft of internal accommodation within the main house, together with approximately 181 sq ft in the converted outbuilding, giving approximately 1,806 sq ft overall.

Key Features
Superb four-bedroom detached family home
Three bathrooms plus ground-floor cloakroom/WC
Highly sought-after Bowlby Hill, Terlings Park location
Approximately 1,806 sq ft overall including converted outbuilding
Entire ground floor benefits from underfloor heating
Air conditioning to the kitchen and all three first-floor bedrooms
Fully alarmed with CCTV
Spectacular contemporary kitchen/dining room with large island
Separate reception room and dedicated home office
Fully converted former garage - approximately 18'4" x 9'11"
Ideal home gym, large office, teenager's den, games room, craft studio or "man cave"
Beautifully landscaped, low-maintenance walled garden
Harlow Town railway station approximately 0.4 miles away
Excellent access to the A414 and M11
Several Ofsted-rated Good schools within approximately one mile
Close to Harlow Town Park, shopping, healthcare and major leisure facilities
A Home Designed for Modern Family Life

From the moment you enter, there is a real feeling of quality.

The entrance hall is bright and welcoming, with attractive herringbone flooring flowing through much of the ground floor and a beautifully finished staircase rising through the house. Perhaps more importantly for everyday living, the entire ground floor benefits from underfloor heating, giving the home a wonderfully comfortable feel while avoiding the need for conventional radiators taking up valuable wall space.

A stylish ground-floor cloakroom/WC is positioned just off the entrance hall.

To the front is the separate reception room, approximately 14'3" x 13'4", a beautifully presented family sitting room with an attractive bay window providing plenty of natural light. The clean contemporary décor, feature wall detailing and herringbone flooring create a relaxed but sophisticated room that works equally well for quiet evenings or family movie nights.

Also on the ground floor is a dedicated office measuring approximately 11'4" x 5'6". For anyone working remotely, running a business from home or simply wanting a proper study rather than sacrificing a bedroom, this is an extremely useful addition.

The Heart of the Home

The kitchen/dining room is unquestionably one of this property's standout features.

Measuring approximately 21'7" x 10'8", it has been designed as the social heart of the house and provides an excellent environment for everything from hurried school-day breakfasts to large family Sunday lunches and evenings entertaining friends.

The contemporary fitted kitchen features sleek high-gloss cabinetry, extensive work surfaces, integrated appliances and a dramatic contrasting splashback. At its centre is a substantial island incorporating cooking facilities and a beautiful timber breakfast bar, creating an informal place to sit, eat, talk or simply enjoy a morning coffee.

There is plenty of space alongside for a full-size family dining table.

One entire side of the dining area opens through wide bi-folding doors directly onto the garden, creating a wonderful indoor/outdoor flow during warmer weather. Open the doors on a summer afternoon and the kitchen, dining area and garden effectively become one large family entertaining space.

The kitchen itself also benefits from air conditioning, while the underfloor heating continues throughout.

An adjoining utility room keeps washing appliances and everyday household jobs away from the main kitchen and provides useful additional storage as well as external access.

Four Excellent Bedrooms Across Two Floors

The sleeping accommodation is arranged over the first and second floors, giving the home an excellent sense of separation between family living and quieter bedroom spaces.

The principal bedroom is a particularly impressive room, approximately 20'2" x 13'8" at its maximum dimensions. Beautifully presented and filled with natural light, it offers excellent proportions together with extensive wardrobe storage and its own bathroom facilities.

Two further generous bedrooms are positioned on the first floor, measuring approximately 11'6" x 11'0" and 11'0" x 10'0" respectively.

All three first-floor bedrooms have air conditioning installed, an increasingly desirable feature and particularly welcome during warmer summer nights.

The bathrooms have been finished in a modern contemporary style, with attractive tiling, quality sanitaryware and clean modern lines.

A further staircase leads to the second floor, where the fourth bedroom creates a particularly appealing and private space. Measuring approximately 10'10" x 10'2", with useful eaves storage and roof windows providing excellent natural light, it could make a wonderful older child's or teenager's bedroom.

A further stylish shower room on this level adds even greater flexibility to the accommodation.

The Converted Former Garage - A Brilliant Additional Space

One of the most exciting features of this particular home is the fully converted former garage, shown as the outbuilding on the floorplan.

Measuring approximately 18'4" x 9'11" and providing around 181 sq ft of additional space, it has already been transformed into a superb room separate from the main house.

The photographs demonstrate just how versatile this space can be. There is room for substantial exercise equipment as well as sofas and relaxation space, making it ideal as a home gym and chill-out room.

For somebody working from home, it could equally become a superb large private office away from the distractions of the main house.

Alternatively, imagine it as a teenager's den, gaming room, cinema room, hobby studio, craft room, music room or the ultimate "man cave".

For a modern family where different generations increasingly want their own space, having a substantial room completely separate from the main accommodation is a genuine asset.

A Beautiful, Low-Maintenance Garden

The rear garden has been thoughtfully landscaped to create somewhere that can be enjoyed rather than constantly maintained.

Approximately 35'7" x 26'2", it enjoys the character and privacy provided by substantial red-brick boundary walls.

A generous curved deck immediately outside the dining room provides the obvious spot for outdoor sofas, summer dining and barbecues. This is complemented by paved areas and a broad expanse of quality artificial lawn, making the garden practical for children and pets throughout the year.

Raised contemporary planters introduce colour and soften the brickwork beautifully, while the overall layout provides plenty of room for children's play equipment without sacrificing the adults' entertaining space.

With the bi-folding doors opened, the relationship between house and garden is particularly impressive.

Terlings Park - One of the Area's Most Attractive Developments

Terlings Park has become one of the most sought-after residential settings around Gilston and Harlow, and it is easy to understand why.

Rather than feeling like a conventional modern housing estate, the development sits within a landscape of mature trees, established parkland, green open spaces and attractive pedestrian routes. The aerial photographs demonstrate the amount of greenery surrounding Bowlby Hill, with countryside and the River Stort valley close at hand.

For families, dog owners, runners and cyclists, this creates a completely different lifestyle to densely developed urban housing.

You can step outside the front door for an evening walk, take the children out on their bikes or head towards the surrounding Gilston countryside without having to drive somewhere first.

At the same time, Harlow's transport connections, shops, schools and major amenities are remarkably close.

Outstanding Transport Connections

One of the greatest advantages of Bowlby Hill is its combination of a green setting with genuinely convenient transport links.

Harlow Town railway station is approximately 0.4 miles away, making it realistically walkable for many commuters, while Harlow Mill station is approximately 1.4 miles away. Harlow Town sits on the West Anglia Main Line, with direct services towards London Liverpool Street, Tottenham Hale, Stansted Airport and Cambridge.

The nearest bus stops are within easy walking distance, with further bus connections available from Harlow Town station and throughout Harlow.

Road links are equally convenient. The A414 is only a short drive away, providing connections towards Hertford and the wider road network, while the M11 is readily accessible, opening up straightforward routes towards London, Cambridge, Stansted Airport and the M25.

Schools

Families are particularly well placed for education, with several well-regarded schools situated within easy reach.

Nearby options include St Alban's Catholic Academy, Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery, Pemberley Academy, Burnt Mill Academy and bmat stem Academy, with a number of these schools holding Ofsted ratings of Good.

As always, school distances, catchments and admission criteria should be checked independently by prospective purchasers.

Healthcare, Shopping & Everyday Amenities

Despite Gilston's semi-rural atmosphere, everyday services are close at hand.

Healthcare facilities including doctors, dentists and pharmacies are available across Harlow, with Princess Alexandra Hospital providing the area's main acute hospital and A&E services.

For shopping, Edinburgh Way and the surrounding retail parks provide supermarkets, larger retailers and everyday services. Harlow town centre offers The Harvey Centre, The Water Gardens, restaurants, cafés, shops and entertainment, all within easy reach.

Old Harlow provides a more traditional environment with restaurants, pubs, independent shops and cafés, while nearby Sawbridgeworth offers another attractive town centre with its own shops, restaurants and local services.

Family Life in Harlow

For families, the sheer amount to do locally is a major attraction.

Harlow Town Park extends across more than 160 acres and includes large open lawns, landscaped gardens, an adventure playground, inclusive play facilities, outdoor gym, skate park and walking routes.

Within the park is the hugely popular Pets' Corner, home to a wide variety of animals and a long-standing favourite with local families.

Harlow Leisurezone offers swimming, children's activities, sports coaching, soft play, trampolining, go-karts and numerous holiday activities.

Harlow also has The Playhouse for theatre, comedy, dance and family shows, together with cinemas, bowling, escape rooms, sports clubs and an extensive network of cycleways.

Families who enjoy the outdoors also have Parndon Wood, the River Stort and miles of surrounding countryside to explore.

Beyond Harlow

The location also puts a large part of Hertfordshire and Essex within easy reach.

Sawbridgeworth offers riverside walks, traditional shops and nearby Pishiobury Park. Bishop's Stortford provides excellent shopping, restaurants, leisure facilities and family activities, while the countryside around Much Hadham, Hunsdon, Eastwick and High Wych offers numerous walks and picturesque village settings.

Further afield, families can enjoy days out around Lee Valley Regional Park, Epping Forest, Hatfield Forest and Hertfordshire Zoo, while the historic centres of Hertford and Ware provide riverside walks, restaurants, cafés and additional leisure opportunities.

In Summary

Bowlby Hill offers something increasingly difficult to find: A substantial, stylish family home in a beautiful green setting without sacrificing access to stations, schools, shopping and major transport links.

The combination of approximately 1,806 sq ft of overall space, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a spectacular kitchen/dining room, dedicated office, fully converted former garage, landscaped garden, whole-ground-floor underfloor heating, extensive air conditioning, alarm system and CCTV creates a home superbly equipped for twenty-first-century family life.

Add the setting within Terlings Park, Harlow Town station within walking distance and the countryside almost on the doorstep, and this is a property that genuinely deserves to be seen in person.

Early viewing is strongly recommended.

*Secured Sale Method means that the lucky new owners will be required to pay a reservation fee of 1% + VAT to secure the property and this should be factored in when making an offer. This does not mean that you pay more for the property. Please call the office for more details.

Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold

Lounge (4.34m x 4.06m)

Kitchen/Diner (6.58m x 3.25m)

Office 1 (3.45m x 1.68m)

Utility Room (2.13m x 1.42m)

Garden (10.85m x 7.98m)

Outbuildings (5.59m x 3.02m)

Bedroom 1 (6.15m x 4.17m)

Bedroom 2 (3.51m x 3.35m)

Bedroom 3 (3.35m x 3.05m)

Bedroom 4 (3.3m x 3.1m)