Surrounded by open countryside and scenic walks along the River Stort, Roydon has recently been named the top commuter village by The Telegraph—a title local residents would wholeheartedly support. There is an attractive village green, with the charming High Street providing everyday conveniences including a Morrisons Local with post office, pharmacy, pubs and restaurants, and a well-used village hall hosting a wide range of activities for all ages. A popular farmers’ market is also held on the second Saturday of each month. The area benefits from an excellent selection of both private and state schools.

‘Bardwells’ sits just under a mile from Roydon station, with regular services to London Liverpool Street in around 33 minutes and Stratford in approximately 40 minutes. Tottenham Hale can be reached in as little as 16 minutes, offering swift access to the London Underground. Trains to Bishop’s Stortford take about 18 minutes for onward connections to London Stansted Airport, while an hourly service to Cambridge runs in roughly 55 minutes. The M11, M25 and A10 are all easily accessible by road.

The larger town of Harlow is only a short drive away and provides extensive shopping and leisure facilities, along with an additional mainline station.

The current owners intended the kitchen breakfast room to be their next project, with plans to extend the present space. We understand the proposed extension would fall within permitted development, and plans/drawings will be available to view during viewings. For this reason, the kitchen, utility and cloakroom/w.c. have not been renovated.

The current kitchen/breakfast room however provides an extensive range of country style fitted wall and base cabinets, complemented by granite work surfaces.

The utility room can be found just through the outer lobby, which in turn leads through to the guest cloakroom/w.c.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms
The first floor provides three well-proportioned bedrooms, arranged around a split-level landing the natural light enhanced by a vertical leaded light window.

The principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite bathroom, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family shower room.

Throughout the bedrooms, character details have been retained, maintaining the period feel while offering comfortable, flexible accommodation. A notable feature being a wide window seat in the principal bedroom, offering delightful views over the gardens or you can just while away the hours with a book.

 Second Floor

There is a good size loft room on the second floor, the current owners call it  ‘The Nook’ ideal for a home office, creative studio, teenage den or just additional storage, allowing the house to adapt easily to changing family needs.

The beautiful, mature gardens extend to around half an acre, thoughtfully landscaped to create a sense of peace and quiet. Established trees, shrubs, and perennial borders provide year-round interest, interspersed with sweeping lawns and meandering paths. A natural pond, rich with wildlife offers a peaceful haven for birds, frogs, and dragonflies.

The setting feels both secluded, yet connected, with secure, gated access leading directly to the village tennis courts and recreation ground—an enviable feature for those who have a dog or enjoy outdoor activities. A superb garden for the whole family to enjoy.

The house benefits from two double garages, both with twin electrically operated doors. One can be accessed from the house, whilst the other is detached and accessed via a second driveway.  As previously mentioned, part of the planning did include the conversion of the detached garage to a home office, gym or leisure room and additional storage, adding yet another layer of flexibility to the property.