The Shearers, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Rarely available and occupying an attractive position within the ever-popular St Michael’s Mead development, this beautifully presented home was originally one of the development’s show properties and offers a particularly generous and thoughtfully remodelled interior.

Originally built as a three-bedroom home, the current owners have reconfigured the first floor by incorporating the former third bedroom into the adjoining accommodation, creating a far more impressive second double bedroom complete with dressing area and built-in storage. The result is a home with two genuinely excellent-sized bedrooms, ideally suited to buyers who value generous living space over a smaller third bedroom.

The ground floor begins with a welcoming entrance hall and cloakroom/WC. To the front is a comfortable separate living room, with an attractive bay window overlooking the well-presented street scene and allowing plenty of natural light into the room.

To the rear, the real hub of the home is the open-plan kitchen and dining room. Well proportioned and ideal for both everyday life and entertaining, there is ample room for a six-seater dining table alongside a central island and an extensive range of cabinetry and storage. A window and glazed door overlook and provide direct access into the rear garden, creating a natural connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces.

Upstairs, both bedrooms are generous doubles. The principal bedroom sits to the front of the property and benefits from built-in wardrobes, additional storage and its own en-suite shower room.

The second bedroom is particularly impressive, having been enlarged through the incorporation of the former third bedroom. It now provides an excellent amount of floor space together with fitted wardrobes and a dedicated dressing area. The family bathroom is also a good size and can be accessed both from the landing and directly from the bedroom, giving it an almost Jack-and-Jill style arrangement.

Another notable feature is the particularly generous loft space, providing an excellent amount of additional storage. Given its size, it may also offer exciting potential for a future loft conversion, subject of course to the necessary planning permissions, building regulations and other relevant consents. For buyers looking to add further accommodation over time, this provides another interesting opportunity to explore.

Outside, the rear garden has been particularly well cared for and provides a lovely private space to enjoy. A paved patio immediately behind the house is ideal for outdoor seating and dining, leading onto lawn and a further landscaped area incorporating gravel, established planting and colourful borders.

There is also direct access from the garden into the garage, which benefits from an electric door, while a driveway to the front provides additional off-street parking. Together with the attractive frontage and established surroundings, the property presents extremely well both inside and out.

Location

St Michael’s Mead remains one of Bishop’s Stortford’s most desirable residential developments, particularly popular for its attractive surroundings, established feel and excellent access to the town.

The development benefits from an abundance of green and open spaces, while Bishop’s Stortford town centre offers an extensive range of shops, restaurants, cafés and leisure facilities. The mainline railway station provides regular services towards London Liverpool Street, Tottenham Hale and Cambridge, making the area particularly convenient for commuters.

Road connections are also excellent, with straightforward access towards the M11, A120 and Stansted Airport, while the combination of attractive residential surroundings and proximity to Bishop’s Stortford makes St Michael’s Mead consistently sought after.

A distinctive home offering considerably more space than its exterior might initially suggest, with a superb kitchen/dining room, two excellent double bedrooms, a substantial loft offering further potential, and a beautifully maintained garden in one of Bishop’s Stortford’s most popular developments.