Grant Road, Bishop's Stortford

A rarely available and beautifully presented two-bedroom penthouse apartment, occupying the top floor of Ridley House within the award-winning St Michael’s Hurst development in Bishop’s Stortford.
One of the standout features of this particular apartment is the excellent level of privacy it enjoys. Unlike many apartments, the property is not directly attached to any neighbouring apartment, aside from the communal hallway positioned along one side, creating a quieter and more private living environment.
The apartment has been extremely well cared for by the current owner and remains in excellent condition throughout, offering bright, spacious and well-balanced accommodation that would be ideally suited to first-time buyers, commuters, downsizers or those looking for a low-maintenance home within one of Bishop’s Stortford’s most popular modern developments.
The accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hallway, providing access to the principal rooms and useful storage.
At the heart of the home is the generous open-plan kitchen, living and dining room. This is a fantastic social space with ample room for both comfortable seating and a dining table, making it equally well suited to everyday living and entertaining. The modern fitted kitchen offers a wide range of storage and worktop space, together with a selection of integrated appliances.
There are two excellent-sized double bedrooms, providing plenty of flexibility for couples, guests or those requiring a dedicated home office. The principal bedroom also benefits from fitted wardrobe storage.
The accommodation is completed by a contemporary bathroom, presented in keeping with the excellent condition found throughout the apartment.
Outside, Ridley House is surrounded by attractive landscaped communal gardens, providing pleasant green spaces for residents to enjoy. The property also benefits from two allocated parking spaces, a particularly valuable feature for an apartment of this type.
Positioned towards the edge of the development, the apartment enjoys a more peaceful setting while remaining within easy reach of Bishop’s Stortford town centre, the railway station and a wide variety of local amenities.
Approximately 993 years left on the lease. The service charge is £2,315.88 per year and ground rent is £305 per year.
Location
St Michael’s Hurst is an award-winning development positioned on the edge of Bishop’s Stortford, known for its attractive architecture, landscaped surroundings, green open spaces and strong sense of community.
The development is ideally placed for access to Bishop’s Stortford town centre, which offers an excellent selection of shops, restaurants, cafés, bars, leisure facilities and everyday amenities.
Bishop’s Stortford railway station provides regular commuter services to London Liverpool Street, Cambridge and Stansted Airport, making the area particularly popular with those travelling for work.
A number of well-regarded primary and secondary schools can also be found nearby, including Avanti Meadows Primary School, Northgate Primary School, Birchwood High School, St Mary’s Catholic School and Bishop’s Stortford College.
For those travelling by road, Junction 8 of the M11 is within easy reach, providing convenient access towards London, Cambridge, the M25 and the wider motorway network.