Brickhouse End, Berden, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23

A charming and characterful house of 16th century origin.

Description

The ground floor is entered via an attractive reception hall, from which four beautifully proportioned reception rooms radiate, including a drawing room, dining room and sitting room – each rich in original character and enhanced by period fireplaces. The kitchen combines traditional charm with modern practicality and benefits from plenty of storage and an AGA. A delightful breakfast room adjoins, enjoying far-reaching views across the gardens. The first floor offers well-balanced family accommodation, comprising a principal bedroom suite alongside three further double bedrooms, a single bedroom, and family bathroom.

HISTORY
Built in the early 1600’s Brickhouse Farm was later comprehensively refaced in elegant red brick in 1670. The principal elevation presents a handsome five-window range of double-hung sash windows with glazing bars, set within flush casements. The ground floor retains distinctive segmental-headed window openings dating from the 17th-century remodelling, while a raised brick band provides an attractive architectural division between storeys. The property is completed by a slate roof, gracefully hipped at both the east and west gable ends, enhancing its balanced and timeless appearance.

GARDENS & LAND
Outside,the grounds at Brickhouse Farm are as compelling as the house itself. A sweeping gravel driveway approaches a turning circle to the front, where the house sits elegantly amid landscaped lawns and mature woodland. To the south, beautifully arranged gardens surround a swimming pool and expansive terrace, ideal for entertaining. To the west, paddocks are accessed via a traditional five-bar gate, accompanied by a stable block and a range of useful outbuildings. The property benefits from a high degree of privacy, created by its established and thoughtfully planted surroundings.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Those items mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the freehold sale. All other fixtures, fittings, garden ornaments and furnishings are expressly excluded. Certain such items may be available by separate negotiation. Further information should be obtained from Savills.

GENERAL INFORMATION

HISTORY
Grade II Listed

TENURE
Freehold

SERVICES
Mains Water and Electricity, Oil Fired Central Heating
and Private Drainage.

EPC
Rating – E

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Council: Uttlesford District
Council tax band: G

DATE CODE
Photographs taken: April 2026
Brochure prepared: May 2026

VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with
Savills Country House Department.

Location

Situated in the highly sought-after village of Berden in North Essex, Brickhouse Farm enjoys a picturesque setting that blends rural charm with excellent connectivity. The neighbouring villages of Clavering and Newport offer everyday amenities including well-regarded schooling, traditional pubs and local shops, while the historic market town of Saffron Walden and the larger centre of Bishop’s Stortford provide an extensive range of services, leisure facilities and mainline rail connections to London. The M11 motorway is easily accessible, and Stansted Airport lies just 10.6 miles away, making the property ideally positioned for both national and international travel. The schooling in the area is excellent and includes Heath Mount Prep School at Watton at Stone, Kingshot Prep School in Hitchin, St Edmunds College in Ware, Haileybury in Hertford and Bishop’s Stortford College. There are a range of well-regarded state primary and secondary schools within Bishop’s Stortford and the surrounding villages. Brickhouse Farm presents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished period home, combining heritage and character with modern living, all set within an idyllic countryside environment.

Square Footage: 3,070 sq ft


Acreage: 21.52 Acres

Directions

From London By Road: Distance: 40 miles. Time: about 1 hour (traffic dependent). Route: Leave London on the M11 northbound. Continue to Junction 8 (Stansted / Bishop’s Stortford). Take the exit toward A120 / Bishop’s Stortford. From Bishop’s Stortford, follow local signs towards: Manuden / Berden and continue on rural lanes into Berden village. By Train: Trains from London Liverpool Street to Bishop’s Stortford run every 15 minutes. Journey time: 35–40 mins.