High Lane, Sheering, Bishop's Stortford, Essex, CM22

This delightful period cottage, presents a rare opportunity to acquire a characterful country home set within an idyllic and peaceful rural setting. Enjoying a secluded, south-facing garden and far-reaching countryside views, the property offers an exceptional blend of charm, privacy, and convenience.

Rich in original features, the cottage displays exposed timbers, studwork, and impressive brick fireplaces, creating a warm and inviting interior of considerable character. The accommodation is well balanced and thoughtfully arranged, ideally suited to both family living and entertaining.

The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hall, a charming dining room with feature fireplace, and a beautifully appointed kitchen fitted with solid oak cabinetry, granite work surfaces, and a range of integrated appliances, alongside a traditional Rayburn which when lit heats the hot water. A useful utility/boot room provides additional practicality. Of particular note is the sitting room, an impressive space with a vaulted ceiling, extensive exposed timbers, and a striking full-height brick fireplace with log burner. The room enjoys an abundance of natural light and delightful views over the garden.

Upstairs, the first floor offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, all enjoying a pleasant outlook and period detailing, served by a well-appointed downstairs family bathroom.

The gardens are a particular feature of the property, enjoying a southerly aspect and offering a high degree of privacy. Beautifully landscaped, they are predominantly laid to lawn with well-stocked borders and a variety of seating areas, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. A substantial timber outbuilding provides excellent storage and further flexibility.

To the front, the property is approached via a charming garden setting, and benefits from off-road parking.

Despite its tranquil setting, the property is well placed for access to the M11 and M25, with mainline rail services to London Liverpool Street and Cambridge available from nearby stations, making it an ideal countryside retreat with excellent connectivity.

Sheering is a West Essex village, has a local shop, primary school and an inn, and is conveniently located for the larger village of Hatfield Heath (approx 2 miles) which provides further everyday shopping facilities, and Sawbridgeworth (approx 3 miles) which has a mainline railway station running a regular service to London (Liverpool Street). The larger centres of Bishop’s Stortford (6 miles) and Harlow (4 miles) both provide a more comprehensive range of social, recreational and educational facilities, main line railway stations, and access to junction 7a of the M11 motorway is only a 5 minutes drive respectively.