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Friars Wood, Bishop's Stortford, CM23
For sale
£900,000Guide price

Friars Wood, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5AZ

5bedrooms
2bathrooms
Detachedtype
2,367sq ft
Freeholdtenure

Listed 28 Sept 2026 · Bishop's Stortford

How the price compares

This home£900,000£380 per sq ft
Median 5 bed in CM23£850k24 homes listed · £395 per sq ft
Difference+6%above the area median

Key features

  • Exclusive private Friars Wood development
  • Five-bedroom detached family home
  • Over 2,000 sq ft of internal space (plus double garage)
  • Spacious kitchen/family room and conservatory
  • Southerly-facing rear garden approx. 50ft x 50ft
  • Driveway parking for up to four vehicles
  • One mile walk to mainline station (London Liverpool Street & Cambridge)
  • Catchment for highly regarded local schools

About this home

Guide Price £900,000 - £925,000. 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.

EPC Rating: C

Parking - Off street

Parking - Double garage

Disclaimer Important Information: These particulars are intended as a general guide and do not form part of any contract. While every effort has been made to ensure the information provided is accurate, prospective buyers or tenants should satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of any measurements, descriptions and other information provided before making any commitment.

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Property details

Property type
Detached
Size
2,367 sq ft / 220 sq m
Council tax band
G
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Garage, Off street
Garden
Private garden

Floorplan

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Location

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  • Bishop's Stortford Station0.8 mi
  • Stansted Mountfitchet Station2.1 mi
  • Stansted Airport Station3.6 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.

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£4,502£90,000 deposit · £810,000 loan
Stamp Duty£35,000England 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 Willmott & Lake, Bishop's Stortford on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 28 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 10/08/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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