Basbow Lane, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23

Located in the conservation area, this 17th century period home has the outward appearance of a listed property, but without the red tape! Formerly the Catherine Wheel alehouse until 1780, with large wooden entrance gates to the left that once led to a cobbled yard and stables, it is now a blank canvas for new owners wanting to make it their own.

Front
The property is just off Windhill and features a cobblestone front with antique-style bollards and one parking space to the right hand side. Off road parking on the single yellow line is possible out of hours for additional vehicles. Entry to the house is via this front side, up the stone steps with its feature iron railings.

Kitchen Diner - Dining area 17'1 x 10'1" (5.37m x 3.07m)
Stepping through you will feel immediately at home in this large kitchen-diner with dual aspect windows to the front and side. Exposed timbers add character to this warm welcoming property. Inset feature coal-effect gas stove with vintage tiled wall and brick hearth. Wood veneer flooring flowing through. Step into the horseshoe-shaped kitchen and to the hallway leading to further rooms.

Kitchen Diner - Kitchen 10' 1" x 9' 8" (3.02m x 2.92m)
A beautiful, spacious, and highly functional kitchen with half-opaque privacy window to the front aspect. The kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of wall and base units with timber work surfaces and an array of storage options including pan drawers. Also fitted is a water softener and water filter. Inset sink with mixer taps. Inset hob with integrated oven under and extractor hood over. Space for fridge freezer, washing machine and dishwasher, plus gas line still in-situ if you prefer to cook with gas!

Hallway 10' 2" x 7' 4" (3.12m x 2.23m)
Step through to the hallway with stairs rising to the first-floor landing. Doors to the downstairs shower room WC, door to the living room and door to the cellar. Carpeted flooring flowing through. Cloakroom/Shower room The cloakroom comprises of window to the side aspect, WC, walk-in shower cubicle and wall mounted hand wash basin. Oak vinyl flooring.

Cellar 15' 4" x 8' 10" (4.67m x 2.71m)
What a wonderful addition to any home. From the hallway, the door opens and stairs lead down to the cellar with window to the front aspect. To one side is an original fireplace (not in use at present). Space for additional utility machines and storage, as well as a convenient drying room for laundry!

Living room 16' 2" x 10' 1" (4.94m x 3.05m)
Come through to the living room and you will feel immediately relaxed with a vintage stained-glass window to the front aspect. Beautiful, inset and original, working brick fireplace with hearth that offers a central focus to the room. A naturally light room with French doors opening out to the stunning rear courtyard garden. First Floor Landing Stairs rise and turn to the first-floor galleried, antique pine railed landing area with doors off to all first-floor rooms and stairs rising again to the second floor. Carpeted flooring.

Master Bedroom 16' 6" x 11' 2" (5.03m x 3.41m)
Such a spacious double bedroom with two windows to the side and one to the front, allowing lots of natural light throughout. Small cupboard-wardrobe and plenty of space for bedroom furniture. There are exposed timbers which are a wonderful feature of this stunning home.

Bedroom Two 16' 1" x 10' 1" (4.91m x 3.06m)
A lovely sized double bedroom overlooking the courtyard garden and naturally light with windows to the front and rear aspects. Plenty of space for bedroom furniture, built-in alcove bookshelves and carpeted flooring.

Bedroom Three 10' 2" x 9' 0" (3.10m x 2.71m)
This room is a perfect single bedroom or office with window to the front aspect. Carpeted flooring and an integrated hanging rail.

Bathroom
This compact family bathroom consists of windows with opaque privacy glass to the side and rear aspects. Panel enclosed bath with mixer taps and shower attachments. Pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Wall mounted heated towel rail and oak vinyl flooring. Stairs rise to second floor bedroom four and dressing room

Dressing Room 8' 10" x 8' 1" (2.67m x 2.47m)
Stairs rise to the second floor and through to the dressing room with vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers. The dressing room is fitted with hanging rails all round making it a superb walk-in wardrobe. It has also previously had planning permission to extend into the roof space above bedroom 2. Door through to bedroom four.

Bedroom Four 9' 0" x 8' 0" (2.74m x 2.51m)
An excellent sized double bedroom and naturally bright, with windows to the side and rear aspect. Fantastic, high views across the town from the side window. Feature high vaulted ceiling with some exposed timbers and carpeted flooring.

Rear Garden
Step out to the covered deck that makes for an excellent al-fresco dining area, whatever the weather. Walk into the courtyard and follow the sun as it moves round during the day, always providing a warm spot to sit and soak up the rays. Perfectly designed to be low maintenance with space for extra seating or even a hot tub, the garden has in-situ timber planter boxes for your favourite flowers or vegetables. In summary, a wonderful cottage style sunny aspect rear garden that gives you time to enjoy it rather than be beholden to it.