Down Hall Road, Matching Green, Harlow, Essex, CM17

Built in the mid-1960s and thoughtfully improved by the current owners over the past 23 years, this beautifully presented detached home offers generous living space and superb outdoor areas, all set within a desirable village location.

The property is entered via a welcoming central hallway which leads to a cosy front reception room featuring a charming wood-burning stove. This inviting space flows seamlessly into a well-proportioned dining area, where French doors open onto the garden, creating an ideal setting for both everyday living and entertaining.

The contemporary open-plan kitchen is stylishly appointed with integrated appliances and an excellent range of wall and base units. A sociable breakfast bar provides the perfect space for casual dining or entertaining guests, while bi-fold doors open directly onto the rear garden, allowing the inside and outside spaces to blend effortlessly during the warmer months. The ground floor also benefits from a well-appointed WC, a spacious lounge, and a versatile study which could equally serve as a ground-floor bedroom if required.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is particularly impressive, offering generous proportions and complemented by a beautifully finished en-suite shower room. The second bedroom is a comfortable double, also benefiting from its own en-suite shower room, while the third bedroom provides space for a small double bed and includes built-in storage. A stylish and immaculately presented family bathroom completes the first-floor accommodation.

Externally, the property continues to impress. To the front there is ample off-street parking provided by an attractive in-and-out carriage driveway, along with access to the garage. The rear garden extends to approximately 80ft in depth and offers a wonderful outdoor retreat, featuring a combination of patio seating areas and lawned space ideal for family enjoyment or entertaining. A detached summer house/studio provides a versatile additional space, currently used as a workshop, with a covered entertaining area that has hosted many outdoor gatherings.

Perfectly positioned for commuters, the property offers convenient access to London Liverpool Street via Tottenham Hale, as well as excellent links to Stansted Airport and Cambridge. The nearby M11 (Junction 7A) also provides straightforward access to London and London City Airport.

The property is set the desirable village of Matching Green, surrounded by beautiful Essex countryside and within easy reach of Hatfield Heath and Bishops Stortford. The village has a local pub, Montessori nursery and a primary school, while nearby Hatfield Heath has various local amenities, including a village shop, several restaurants, pubs and cafés, and doctor’s surgery. The bustling town of Bishops Stortford offers a range of facilities, including high street shops, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants, leisure facilities, as well as an excellent choice of schooling. Transport links to the area include the M11 five miles away, fast rail services to London Liverpool Street from Bishops Stortford mainline station, as well as Epping Underground Central line station.