22 BLACKSMITH CLOSE
BISHOP'S STORTFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE CM23 4GB
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
143 m²
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1996-2002
Last sold
£858,000 Apr 2026
Price per m²
£4,615/m²
Local average
£703,542 (-6.2%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (33,314 of 33,755)
Street crime
92 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- • Sought-after St. Michael’s Mead cul-de-sac
- • Spacious four-bedroom detached family home
- • Large driveway plus integral garage
- • Bright reception with fireplace and garden access
- • Modern kitchen with island and breakfast area
- • Private enclosed garden with woodland views
- • Walking distance to town centre
- • Excellent local schools and park nearby
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway
- Garden
- Patio, Private garden, Enclosed garden, Rear garden, Back garden
- Listed property
- No
- Restrictions
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
To the front, a large driveway provides ample parking, leading to the integral garage and main entrance. Inside, the layout has been designed so that the rooms flow, creating a practical and comfortable environment for day-to-day living and entertaining.
The property offers two reception areas. One reception space benefit from large windows, wood floors and a fireplace, giving it an inviting focal point. This room is naturally bright and enjoys views over the rear garden, with direct access outside, making it well suited to both family life and more formal occasions. A separate reception space offers flexibility for use as an additional sitting room, dining room or family room, according to individual needs.
The kitchen is a notable feature, with excellent natural light and a well-planned arrangement that includes built-in pantries, a breakfast bar area creates a sociable hub for cooking, dining and day-to-day activities, with good storage and preparation space.
The bedroom accommodation is arranged to support family living. The principle bedroom includes built-in wardrobes and its own en-suite, offering a private space distinct from the main family areas. The second bedroom is a good double with built-in wardrobes and a pleasant garden view. The third bedroom is also a double with views over the rear garden, and the fourth is a single room, again with a garden outlook, suitable as a bedroom, nursery or study.
The family bathroom is fitted with a free-standing bath and a rain shower, along with heated floors, providing a comfortable space for everyday use. The en-suite bathroom to the master bedroom includes a rain shower and a heated towel rail.
Outside, the enclosed private rear garden is a key attraction, offering a sense of seclusion and a woodland view to the rear. This outlook, combined with direct access from the main reception, enhances the connection between home and garden and provides a calm backdrop for outdoor relaxation, children’s play or alfresco dining.
St. Michael’s Mead is particularly well regarded for its proximity to top school catchment areas, making this property especially appealing to families seeking access to respected local schooling. Everyday facilities are close at hand, with local amenities including a Sainsbury’s supermarket within walking distance, alongside other services and community facilities in the surrounding area.
Bishop’s Stortford town centre is also within walking distance, offering a selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure options. The mainline railway station in Bishop’s Stortford provides direct services to London Liverpool Street and Cambridge, with journey times to London typically from around 40–50 minutes, making this a convenient base for commuters.
For outdoor recreation, Southern Country Park is only a short stroll away, offering open spaces, walking routes and access to surrounding fields. The wider area supports a range of walking and cycling routes, providing opportunities to enjoy the local countryside while remaining close to town amenities.
Overall, this detached four-bedroom family home for sale on St. Michael’s Mead presents an attractive combination of modern, well-planned accommodation, private garden space, driveway parking and strong access to schools, amenities, green spaces and mainline rail links.
Listed by
Bishops Stortford
Park Lane Property Agents
Reference: 89539899
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 11/11/2021
Expiry date: 10/11/2031
Current heating cost: £874/year
Potential heating cost: £798/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,725
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
17% since 2023
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £659,995 | -23.1% |
| Sold | 10/04/2026 (3 months ago) | £858,000 | +16.7% |
| Sold | 12/01/2023 (3 years ago) | £735,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 DROVERS WAY, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GF | £973,000 | 08/01/2026 | Detached |
| 22 DROVERS WAY, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GF | £800,000 | 04/12/2025 | Detached |
| 44 TAILORS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FQ | £1,000,000 | 06/03/2025 | Detached |
| 19 PLOUGHMANS CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FS | £835,000 | 18/12/2024 | Detached |
| Same street 7 BLACKSMITH CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GB | £663,000 | 30/08/2024 | Detached |
| 39 TAILORS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FQ | £750,000 | 10/11/2023 | Detached |
| 17 FALCONER STREET, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FE | £500,000 | 03/11/2023 | Detached |
| 6 MEADOWSWEET CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4PY | £630,000 | 10/07/2023 | Detached |
| 20 PLOUGHMANS CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FS | £502,500 | 14/12/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 12 BLACKSMITH CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GB | £765,000 | 13/10/2022 | Detached |
| 31 THE CARPENTERS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4BP | £740,000 | 13/10/2022 | Detached |
| 35 TAILORS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FQ | £780,000 | 04/08/2022 | Detached |
| 25 MERCERS AVENUE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4AG | £875,500 | 26/07/2022 | Detached |
| 3 WAINWRIGHT STREET, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GJ | £547,000 | 29/06/2022 | Detached |
| 34 TAILORS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FQ | £675,000 | 26/05/2022 | Detached |
| 9 SADDLERS CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FG | £780,000 | 08/04/2022 | Detached |
| 28 STOCKMEN FIELD, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GP | £672,500 | 07/04/2022 | Detached |
| 48 TAILORS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4FQ | £750,000 | 24/03/2022 | Detached |
| 26 THE CARPENTERS, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4BP | £570,000 | 16/03/2022 | Detached |
| 3 MERCERS AVENUE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4AG | £535,000 | 02/02/2022 | Detached |
| 1 MERCERS AVENUE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4AG | £630,000 | 26/11/2021 | Detached |
| 14 COOPERS CLOSE, BISHOP'S STORTFORD, EAST HERTFORDSHIRE, HERTFORDSHIRE, CM23 4GA | £622,500 | 29/10/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £714,000 (2 sales)
Area average: £708,400 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): East Hertfordshire. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for East Hertfordshire. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Hertfordshire.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Harlow & Stortford: £1,371/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | The Carpenters | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Village Hall | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Morrisons Daily | 0.6 miles |
| Shop | Allied Pharmacy | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Bishop's Stortford | 1.5 miles |
| Train station | Sawbridgeworth | 3.4 miles |
| Hospital | Jacob's Neuro Centre | 3.7 miles |
| Hospital | Unknown | 10.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 92 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Fields Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 10 May 2022 |
| Hillmead Primary School | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 15 Jun 2018 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 1 Feb 2023 |
| Richard Whittington Primary School | Primary | 1.0 miles | Good — 3 May 2016 |
| Bishop's Stortford College | Other | 1.0 miles | — (No rating) |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).