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Central Bishop's Stortford
For saleReduced 18 Oct 2025
£92,500Guide price

Central Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2XR

1bedroom
1bathroom
Retirement Propertytype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 15 Oct 2025 · price reduced 18 Oct 2025 · Bishop's Stortford

How the price compares

This home£92,500
Median 1 bed in CM23£200k59 homes listed · £455 per sq ft
Difference-54%below the area median

About this home

A well appointed one bedroom third floor apartment which is located in an attractive RETIREMENT DEVELOPMENT for the over 60's. The refurbished and tastefully decorated accommodation comprises: Entrance hall, shaker style kitchen with integrated appliances, living room with fireplace and French doors leading to a 'Juliet' balcony. The bedroom has built-in wardrobes and there is a shower room with a modern white suite.

Castle View is a well regarded 'assisted living' development with excellent communal facilities comprising; entrance hall with House Manager's office, laundry room which is free of charge to use, two lifts serving all floors. On the first floor there is a conservatory and a residents lounge where residents meet once a month to discuss the running of Castle View and hold various social events. There is also a guest suite for overnight visitors. A chiropodist, hairdresser and mobile library visit the development regularly. Outside, there are well tended gardens to the rear and one side with seating areas. To the front there is a parking area for residents and visitors.

The development is conveniently located close to and with level access to the town centre and the mainline railway station. The Stortford Shuttle bus visits this site six times a day as part of it's around the town service. EPC Band C. Council Tax Band B.

Main Reception Area - Accessed via an entryphone system at the main entrance. House Managers office. Access to the laundry room and the two lifts which serve all floors. Door to inner lobby with stairs leading to all floors.

Private Accommodation -

Entrance Hall - Wood effect laminate flooring. Electric storage heater. Doors to bedroom, shower room and:

Living Room - 4.060 x 2.540 (13'3" x 8'3") - A bright room which is well lit by double glazed French doors which in turn lead onto a 'Juliet' balcony. Wood effect laminate flooring. TV and telephone points. Wall mounted entryphone/alarm system.Attractive fireplace with electric fire. Arch to:

Fitted Kitchen - 2.902 x 1.835 (9'6" x 6'0") - Well fitted with a range of modern shaker style units with wooden worktops and integrated appliances which include: Stainless steel built-in oven, ceramic hob, stainless steel chimney style extractor hood, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard below. Adjacent work surfaces with cupboards and drawers below. Ceramic tiled splashbacks to work surfaces. Three single eye level wall cupboards. Double glazed window to the front aspect. Wood effect laminate flooring.

Bedroom - 5.210 x 2.115 (17'1" x 6'11") - Double glazed window to the front aspect. Double built-in wardrobe cupboard with adjacent single built-in wardrobe/storage cupboard.

Shower Room - 2.206 max x 1.552 (7'2" max x 5'1") - Fitted with a modern white suite and complementary half tiled walls. Vanity unit wash basin with cupboard below. Adjacent WC with concealed cistern. Double-width shower cubicle with electric shower unit. Extractor fan. Laminated flooring. Fitted mirror. Wall mounted cupboards and shelving.

Communal Facilities -

Residents Lounge -

Conservatory -

Guest Suite -

Laundry Room -

Communal Gardens -

Lease Details - The lease is for 125 years commencing in August 1989. The service/support charge for 1/4/26 to 31/3/27 is £295.55 per month. This includes: Buildings insurance, water rates, window cleaning, house manager's costs, lighting, heating and maintenance of the communal areas and gardens. N.B. Ground rent of £6.25 is included in the service charge.

Local Information - Essential information on transport links, shops, hospitals & doctors plus schools with their contact details & performance ratings is available on our website: Find the property you are interested in and then select premium brochure.

In this brochure you will find larger photographs, floor plan, Energy Performance Certificate and loads of useful information about the area that the property is located.

Disclaimer - For clarification, we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out survey, not tested the services, appliances or specific fittings and any mention of such items does not imply that they are in working order. Room sizes are approximate and should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. Photographs are for illustration only and may depict items which are not for sale or included in the sale of the property. Any stated plot size is intended merely as a guide and has not been officially measured or verified. We have not checked the legal documents to verify the freehold/leasehold status of the property and purchaser is advised to obtain clarification from their solicitor or surveyor. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS 2003. Intending purchaser will be asked to produce identification documents and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there be no delay in agreeing the sale.

Property details

Property type
Retirement Property
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
1989 years left
Ground rent
£75 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Parking
Communal
Heating
Electric
Broadband
ADSL copper wire
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Floorplan

41 Castle View floor plan.jpg

Location

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  • Bishop's Stortford Station0.2 mi
  • Stansted Mountfitchet Station2.6 mi
  • Sawbridgeworth Station3.9 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in CM23 over the last 12 months: detached £640k · semi-detached £450k · terraced £375k · flat £250k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
Flat 3, Castle View, Hockerill Street
Bishop'S Stortford CM23 2XR
Flat
Leasehold
28 Jun 2024£137,000
Flat 21, Castle View, Hockerill Street
Bishop'S Stortford CM23 2XR
Flat
Leasehold
24 May 2024£135,000
Flat 24, Castle View, Hockerill Street
Bishop'S Stortford CM23 2XR
Flat
Leasehold
24 May 2024£107,000
Flat 8, Castle View, Hockerill Street
Bishop'S Stortford CM23 2XR
Flat
Leasehold
22 Mar 2024£82,500
Flat 10, Castle View, Hockerill Street
Bishop'S Stortford CM23 2XR
Flat
Leasehold
14 Mar 2024£145,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CM23

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£463£9,250 deposit · £83,250 loan
Stamp Duty£0England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Lednor and Company Ltd, Bishop's Stortford on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 15 Oct 2025; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 18/10/2025.

Agent disclaimer

Disclaimer - Property reference 34241741. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Lednor and Company Ltd, Bishop's Stortford. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

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