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London Road, Spellbrook, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23

Land size
14 acres
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • Quote Ref- LK08
  • 7 Bedrooms Plus Annexe With 2 Further Bedrooms
  • 17th Century Georgian Grade 2 Listed
  • Sitting On Over 13 Acres
  • 3958Sq Ft Internal Living Space & Over 3000 Sq Ft of Outbuildings
  • Three Reception Rooms
  • Period Country House Set Over THREE Floors
  • Gated Entrance & Large Driveway
  • Stunning Rural Location
  • Potential To Completely Re-Develop The 3000sf ft of Outbuildings Into Dwellings

Description

Stunning 7-Bedroom Detached Country House with Independent 2-Bedroom Annexe and Over 13 Acres of Land in Spellbrook

Nestled in the tranquil countryside of Spellbrook, this exceptional 7-bedroom detached country house offers a perfect blend of luxury, space, and privacy. Boasting three generous floors of living space, this home provides ample room for a growing family or those seeking an idyllic rural retreat.

The main house features seven spacious bedrooms, each with its own character and charm, and multiple living areas designed for comfort and entertaining. The expansive split kitchen is ideal for cooking and dining, while the reception rooms provide stunning views of the surrounding landscape. There is a downstairs toilet, utility room and separate laundry room.

For added convenience, the property also includes an independent 2-bedroom annexe, perfect for guests, extended family, or as a potential rental opportunity.

Set within over 13 acres of beautifully maintained land, the property offers endless possibilities for outdoor activities, including equestrian pursuits, gardening, or simply enjoying the serene surroundings.

With its combination of versatile living space, exceptional outdoor space, and a peaceful rural location, this property is an absolute gem for those seeking country living at its finest.

Spellbrook Farm is a Grade II listed period farmhouse (dating back to the 1700's) located at the junction of London Road and Spellbrook Lane in Spellbrook, near Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire. The property is set within approximately 14 acres of land, including formal gardens, paddocks, and various outbuildings. The main residence offers substantial living space with several reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast area, and multiple bedrooms and bathrooms across two floors. Notably, there are two self-contained annex suites within the grounds, currently utilized as AirBnB rentals, providing potential income. Approx 3900 sq ft- with a further 3028 sq ft of outbuildings- Which can be completely re-developed under permitted development into dwellings, swimming pool, offices or entertainment rooms.

The location of Spellbrook Farm provides a tranquil countryside setting while being within easy reach of Bishop's Stortford and Sawbridgeworth, both offering excellent local schooling and transport links to London via the Stansted Express service. The area is also adjacent to the River Stort, featuring canal and river pathway walks through local nature reserves. Nearby amenities include Spellbrook C of E Primary School and The Three Horseshoes public house and restaurant, both within walking distance.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
H
Date Posted
2026-06-07

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 79 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (10+ acres).

This Property£107,143 / acre
Homes with Land Average (10+ acres) £152,607 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
Yes
Restrictions
Yes

Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Private Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

80 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Spellbrook CofE Primary School269 metresOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    105
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Little Hallingbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    119
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Reedings Junior School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    243
    Type
    Community school
  • Richard Whittington Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    273
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Mandeville Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    318
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • The Bishop's Stortford High School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,279
    Type
    Foundation school
    Gender
    Boys
  • Leventhorpe1.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,463
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College2.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,508
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Girls
  • St Mary's Catholic School2.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,106
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Hockerill Anglo-European College2.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    903
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Sainsburys Thorley, Bishop's Stortford1.6 miles
Morrisons Daily Thorley Pk Bishops Stortford, Bishop's Stortford1.6 miles
Co-op Sawbridgeworth, Sawbridgeworth1.6 miles

GP surgery

Central Surgery1.7 miles

Pharmacy

Allied Pharmacy Thorley1.6 miles

Hospital

Herts And Essex Hospital2.2 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Sawbridgeworth Rail Station1.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Spellbrook Lane174 metres

Typical drive times

Harlow13 min · 6.5 miles
Sawbridgeworth5 min · 1.9 miles
Chelmsford (city)31 min · 18 miles
Bishop's Stortford7 min · 2.5 miles
Stansted Mountfitchet12 min · 5.7 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 3Higher risk

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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