5 bed detached house for sale in Friars Wood, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire (ref: 77367175)

An Exceptional Five-Bedroom Detached Family Home on the Exclusive Friars Wood Development. A rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented and generously proportioned five-bedroom detached family home, positioned within the highly sought-after and private Friars Wood development in Bishop’s Stortford.

Offering over 2,000 sq ft of internal accommodation (excluding the detached double garage), this impressive home is arranged over two floors and has been designed with both everyday family living and entertaining in mind.

The property is approached via a welcoming entrance hallway, setting the tone for the space and flow throughout. The spacious living room enjoys a front aspect and features an inset log burner, creating a warm and inviting setting for relaxing evenings, with double doors opening directly onto the private rear garden.

The true hub of the home is the fully fitted kitchen/family room, providing ample space for dining and informal seating — perfect for hosting friends and family. This space is complemented by a separate utility room and a bright, well-proportioned conservatory that allows natural light to flood in and offers a seamless connection to the garden. A ground-floor study and a cloakroom/WC complete the downstairs accommodation.

To the first floor, a galleried landing leads to five well-sized bedrooms and a modern four-piece family bathroom suite. The principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and a private three-piece en-suite, providing a peaceful retreat.

Externally, the property continues to impress. The front driveway provides off-street parking for up to four vehicles and access to the detached double garage with up-and-over doors. Gated side access leads to the rear garden, measuring approximately 50ft x 50ft, mainly laid to lawn with established flower and shrub borders and a sun terrace — all enjoying a southerly-facing aspect. The property also offers scope for further enlargement, subject to the usual planning consents.

Location
Friars Wood is an exclusive and well-established private development, ideally positioned just one mile walking distance from Bishop’s Stortford mainline railway station, offering fast and direct links to London Liverpool Street and Cambridge. The area is superbly located for access to the M11 and A120, providing excellent road connections in all directions.

The development is served by a nearby local shopping parade and sits adjacent to the picturesque Birchanger Wood, offering beautiful countryside walks on your doorstep. The property also falls within the catchment area for a range of highly regarded primary and secondary schools, making it an ideal choice for families.