Church Street, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23

Plenty of homes are close to town. Few have character like this. This period cottage has been thoughtfully refurbished by the current owners. It looks out towards St Michael's Church, and the station is a short walk away.

The sitting and dining room is the heart of the house. It's almost 22 feet long, with a fireplace at one end and the staircase rising from the corner. Next to it is the kitchen, and it's a real showpiece. There are deep blue Shaker units, pale worktops and patterned tiles underfoot, all under exposed timber beams. A breakfast bar and a built-in wine cooler make it a room to linger in, and a ledged plank door adds some original charm. There's a shower room just inside the entrance.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is long and calm, with a full wall of fitted wardrobes. The second bedroom keeps its period fireplace, and the third works as a single, nursery or study. The family bathroom has a freestanding bath and twin basins.

There is off-street parking for three cars. Behind the gates is a private courtyard garden, and it's the way into the house. It's a rare find this close to the high street, and big enough to properly use.

Characterful. Central. Ready to move into.

Sitting/dining room

Kitchen

Shower room

First floor Landing

Bedroom one

Bathroom

Bedroom two

Bedroom three