Chelmsford Road, Bishop'S Stortford, CM22
- Land size
- 1 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- SUBSTANTIAL PLOT EXTENDING TO ALMOST ONE ACRE
- EXCITING DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL (STPP)
- PREVIOUS DEVELOPMENT PLANS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
- SPACIOUS FOUR-BEDROOM CHALET-STYLE RESIDENCE
- TWO GENEROUS RECEPTION ROOMS
- IMPRESSIVE REAR GARDEN EXTENDING OVER 200FT
- ADDITIONAL ENCLOSED GROUNDS APPROX. 122FT X 110FT
- TANDEM GARAGE AND SEPARATE WORKSHOP
- CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR WELL-REGARDED LOCAL SCHOOLS
- RARE OPPORTUNITY WITH EXCEPTIONAL SCOPE AND POTENTIAL
Description
AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY – SUBSTANTIAL FOUR-BEDROOM DETACHED HOME SET WITHIN GROUNDS APPROACHING ONE ACRE, OFFERING EXCITING DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL (STPP).
Occupying a generous plot approaching one acre, this substantial four-bedroom chalet-style residence presents a rare opportunity for buyers seeking a spacious family home with extensive grounds and considerable potential for future development, extension or redevelopment, subject to the necessary planning permissions. Previous development plans are available on request.
The existing property offers approximately 1,421 sq ft of versatile accommodation, providing an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to create a home tailored to their individual requirements.
Internally, the accommodation includes a spacious living room, a separate reception room, a fitted kitchen, four bedrooms, a study, a family bathroom and an additional shower room. The flexible layout lends itself to a variety of living arrangements, with excellent scope for modernisation and improvement.
Externally, the property truly comes into its own. The impressive rear garden extends over 200ft, complemented by a substantial additional enclosed area, creating an exceptional amount of outdoor space. The extensive grounds offer numerous possibilities, whether for landscaping, recreational use or exploring future development opportunities, subject to the relevant consents.
Further benefits include a tandem garage and separate workshop, providing valuable storage and practical space with potential for alternative uses, subject to approval.
Situated in a desirable location with access to well-regarded local schools, the property offers an appealing combination of space, privacy and future potential.
A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial home on an impressive plot, appealing to families, developers and buyers seeking a property with significant scope to add value. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the size of the grounds and the opportunities on offer.
Development potential is subject to planning permission and all necessary consents. Previous plans are available upon request and should not be taken as confirmation of current planning approval.
EPC rating: E. Tenure: Freehold,Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-11-06
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,073 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Driveway
- 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
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 94% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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
- Hatfield Heath Primary School981 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 210
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak1.4 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 49
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 62
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Little Hallingbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 119
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 92
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Leventhorpe3.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,463
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Bishop's Stortford High School3.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,279
- Type
- Foundation school
- Gender
- Boys
- The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College4.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,508
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Girls
- Mark Hall Academy4.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 867
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Hockerill Anglo-European College4.5 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. The map pin for this listing marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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