The Street, Furneux Pelham

Furneux Pelham is a charming village in East Hertfordshire, renowned for its picturesque countryside, historic character and strong sense of community. Surrounded by open fields and farmland, the village offers an idyllic rural setting for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits and a peaceful way of life, while remaining well connected to nearby towns including Buntingford and Bishop’s Stortford.

The village has a welcoming community atmosphere and a range of local amenities, including a primary school and nursery, village hall and public house. At its heart is the beautiful historic church, with origins dating back to the 12th century, adding to the village’s distinctive character and charm.

Buntingford is approximately 6 miles away, while Bishop’s Stortford is around 7 miles away. Both offer a selection of shops, cafés and restaurants.

Railway stations: Bishop’s Stortford 7.5 miles away, Ware 12 miles and Royston 13 miles (approximately) All provide excellent options for commuting into London. Stansted Airport is approximately 12 miles distant.

Originally arranged as two rooms and partially divided by attractive studwork, the space retains its two radiators and two windows, meaning it could easily be reinstated as two separate rooms if desired. However, it works exceptionally well in its current configuration as a fabulous open-plan living space.

The eye is immediately drawn to the magnificent inglenook fireplace, complete with a substantial timber bressummer, which forms a striking focal point. At the opposite end of the room is a further timber fireplace surround, set upon a raised brick hearth. A door from here leads to the second staircase, providing access to bedrooms two and three.

The generous plot measures just under a quarter of an acre. A five-bar entrance gate, complemented by a separate pedestrian gate, opens onto a generous gravel driveway providing ample parking for several vehicles. An electric vehicle charging point is currently being installed by the owners.

Beyond, the garden unfolds into a beautifully established setting, offering considerable appeal to the keen gardener, while remaining manageable, with mature borders, established trees and sweeping areas of lawn.

A raised terrace provides an super setting for outdoor entertaining or simply relaxing, with a brick-built pizza oven adding to its appeal. Further along the garden, a secluded seating area sits beneath a pergola, offering a peaceful retreat in which to enjoy the shade and surrounding greenery.

A wide gravel pathway leads to the far end of the garden, where a productive vegetable plot, greenhouse and chicken enclosure add to its country character. A substantial timber-framed outbuilding provides excellent additional storage and completes this delightful garden.