Duck End Farmhouse is a splendid Grade II listed property, set in a convenient position within easy reach of Bishop’s Stortford. The farmhouse, dating from the 16th century, has a variety of magnificent original features. While some modernisation may be required, the property has spacious, flexible accommodation with a wealth of period character throughout. The property is timber-framed, with plastered elevations and jettied upper levels overhanging the ground floor, while inside there are heavy timber beams throughout, as well as grand original fireplaces. The three main ground floor reception rooms have bay windows overlooking the garden and welcoming plenty of natural light. The largest of the reception rooms has an impressive inglenook fireplace, which has been fitted with a woodburning stove. The kitchen has an Aga and fitted storage units, while the adjoining utility room provides plenty of further space for appliances and storage. Upstairs there are five double bedrooms, including the generous principal bedroom which has an adjoining studio or dressing room space. The first floor also has a family bathroom and a shower room.

This property has 2.14 acres of land.

Outside

Duck End Farmhouse is accessed via a fivebar wooden gate, which opens onto a gravel driveway and leads to a large parking area at the front of the property and also provides access to the detached double garage and the barns, which have 750 square feet of storage space. The garden is sheltered by a variety of mature and established trees.

Situation

The property lies in a rural position, within easy access to the M11, A120 and Stansted Airport. It is set just outside the village of Birchanger, which has a local pub, a primary school, a parish church and a village hall. The historic market town of Bishop’s Stortford is also easily accessible, with the town centre, less than two miles away, offering a selection of shops and amenities, supermarkets, restaurants and cafés. Bishop’s Stortford provides a choice of schools, including the outstanding-rated Hockerill Anglo- European College and The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College. The area is well connected by road, with the M11 providing access towards Cambridge to the north, and London and the M25 to the south. Bishop’s Stortford’s mainline station provides services to London Liverpool Street, taking approximately 45 minutes.

Directions

From the M11 roundabout follow the signs for the A120 towards Bishops Stortford. At the next roundabout take the third exit signposted Birchanger, continue along Birchanger lane for 0.6 miles and take the turning on your right to Duck End. The road leads straight up to the driveway of the property.