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Reserve by Christmas & receive up to £25k to spend your way*

St Michael's Hurst

Bishop's Stortford CM23 1ER

3, 4 & 5 bed homes from £450,000

Linda and Nick

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Welcome to St Michael's Hurst

Don't miss our Christmas gift to you: an incentive of up to £25,000* for your new home.

If a dream new home is on your Christmas list this year, you don’t need to wait for Santa to make it a reality. We’re giving you an early present with up to £25,000 to spend your way, providing you more flexibility to find a home that perfectly suits your lifestyle.

Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to take the next step up the ladder, this incentive offers you a financial boost to help you take that exciting step towards your dream home. Whether you’d benefit from help with Stamp Duty fees or an upgraded kitchen, don't miss out on this remarkable opportunity.

What’s more, your stunning new home uses up to 65% less energy than its older counterpart, which means you could be saving up to £1,981 per year on your energy bills! Get in touch today to find out more.

*On selected plots only. Incentives cannot be used in conjunction with each other or any other offer, promotion or scheme. Terms and conditions apply.

St Michael's Hurst offers a superb collection of high-specification 3, 4 and 5-bedroom homes in the market town of Bishop's Stortford in Hertfordshire.

This established community, with green open spaces and parkland, is an ideal setting for our new build homes. Located just over an hour's drive from London, and with excellent transport links and amenities on your doorstep, living at St Michael's Hurst allows convenient access to Bishop's Stortford and beyond.

Our new homes for sale in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire benefit from a high specification as standard and are perfect for first-time buyers, families, downsizers and commuters. 


Why buy at St Michael's Hurst?

  • Integrated appliances and flooring included as standard at no additional cost!
  • Impressive 5-bedroom show home open daily - arrange a visit today

  • 16-acre Bat Willow Hurst Country Park and open spaces on your doorstep to explore
  • New primary school Avanti Meadows and Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery located on the outskirts of the development
  • Home to sell? We can help sell your home with Smooth Move‡ or buy your existing with Home Exchange† 
  • A wealth of local amenities nearby, including Bishop's Stortford town centre
  • Superb transport links – get to London Liverpool Street in 45 mins^ by train & easy access to M11 & M25
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Up to £25k to spend your way and benefit from stamp duty savings

Make your move now with up to £25,000* incentive to use however you wish, PLUS if you move before March 31st you could save thousands on Stamp Duty. Speak to our sales team today! 

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READY TO MOVE INTO NOW WITH APPLIANCES & FLOORING INCLUDED

3 bedroom mid terrace

£450,000

EXPANSIVE ROOF TERRACE & SOUTH-FACING TURFED GARDEN

4 bedroom semi-detached

£600,000

GARAGE & SPACIOUS MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE

4 bedroom detached

£630,000

KITCHEN WITH ACCESS TO TURFED GARDEN & SEPARATE DINING ROOM

4 bedroom detached

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GARAGE, SEPARATE STUDY ROOM & EN SUITE TO MASTER BEDROOM

4 bedroom detached

£660,000

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PV PANELS INCLUDED, DOUBLE GARAGE & SEPARATE DINING ROOM

5 bedroom detached

£840,000

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Why buy at St Michael's Hurst?

  • Integrated appliances and flooring included as standard at no additional cost!
  • Impressive 5-bedroom show home open daily - arrange a visit today

  • 16-acre Bat Willow Hurst Country Park and open spaces on your doorstep to explore
  • New primary school Avanti Meadows and Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery located on the outskirts of the development
  • Home to sell? We can help sell your home with Smooth Move‡ or buy your existing with Home Exchange† 
  • A wealth of local amenities nearby, including Bishop's Stortford town centre
  • Superb transport links – get to London Liverpool Street in 45 mins^ by train & easy access to M11 & M25

SAVING YOU MONEY

Saving you money

According to the Home Builders Federation, on average, energy bills for new build homes are 58% cheaper. When compared to older properties, the average monthly saving on energy bills for a new build property currently stands at £157, totalling up to £1,884 per year. Those that buy a new build house specifically see even greater annual savings of £2,400.

*Source HBF Watt a Save report

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GREEN MORTGAGES

Green Mortgages

By buying a new energy efficient Countryside Home you could take advantage of exclusive ‘Green’ mortgage products. A mortgage lender could offer lower interest rates on properties that carry an energy performance certificate or a predicted energy assessment rating of A – C. Think of it as a reward for buyers who are purchasing an energy efficient home. All our standard homes have a rating of A or B so this type of mortgage may be ideal if you are looking to purchase a new build home.

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KEEPING YOU COSY

Keeping you cosy

Unlike older properties, our homes come with high efficiency double glazing as standard, letting plenty of light and warmth in while minimising heat loss and reducing the amount of noise you’ll hear within your home. Not only do they keep you cosy they also reduce the amount of external noise that you’ll hear within your home.

Additional roof and floor insulation are among the other unseen features included with our homes that will help reduce the costs of keeping your home warm in the winter months, while also keeping you cool in the summer.

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REDUCING WATER USAGE

Reducing water usage

Our kitchens and bathrooms incorporate water saving measures, without compromising on style or functionality.

These features mean our homes use up to 20% less water* than the UK average. Our taps and showers use aerated technology to provide the feeling of a strong flow, whilst using less water. Plus, our dual low flush toilets use the minimum amount of water to ensure less waste.

*Average Countryside home uses 100-110 litres/person/day compared to UK average of 140 litres/person/day according to the Energy Savings Trust

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SAVING YOU MONEY

GREEN MORTGAGES

KEEPING YOU COSY

REDUCING WATER USAGE

Saving you money

According to the Home Builders Federation, on average, energy bills for new build homes are 58% cheaper. When compared to older properties, the average monthly saving on energy bills for a new build property currently stands at £157, totalling up to £1,884 per year. Those that buy a new build house specifically see even greater annual savings of £2,400.

*Source HBF Watt a Save report.

Green Mortgages

By buying a new energy efficient Countryside Home you could take advantage of exclusive ‘Green’ mortgage products. A mortgage lender could offer lower interest rates on properties that carry an energy performance certificate or a predicted energy assessment rating of A – C. Think of it as a reward for buyers who are purchasing an energy efficient home. All our standard homes have a rating of A or B so this type of mortgage may be ideal if you are looking to purchase a new build home.

Keeping you cosy

Unlike older properties, our homes come with high efficiency double glazing as standard, letting plenty of light and warmth in while minimising heat loss and reducing the amount of noise you’ll hear within your home. Not only do they keep you cosy they also reduce the amount of external noise that you’ll hear within your home.

Additional roof and floor insulation are among the other unseen features included with our homes that will help reduce the costs of keeping your home warm in the winter months, while also keeping you cool in the summer.

Reducing water usage

Our kitchens and bathrooms incorporate water saving measures, without compromising on style or functionality.

These features mean our homes use up to 20% less water* than the UK average. Our taps and showers use aerated technology to provide the feeling of a strong flow, whilst using less water. Plus, our dual low flush toilets use the minimum amount of water to ensure less waste.

*Average Countryside home uses 100-110 litres/person/day compared to UK average of 140 litres/person/day according to the Energy Savings Trust

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Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

With a historic chartered market and a raft of ancient hostelries, Bishop’s Stortford blends a fascinating past with a community-focused modern lifestyle.

The town, which sits on the Hertfordshire/Essex county border, hosts twice-weekly markets, along with a popular monthly Farmers and Crafts Market. Parkland, playgrounds and open green spaces dot the town centre, making our newly built homes at St Michael's Hurst ideal for families with young children. Vast swathes of surrounding greenery and the pretty River Stort offer a variety of countryside pursuits.

In historic, rural Bishop’s Stortford you'll find a wealth of shops, restaurants and leisure venues. Our new build houses in Hertfordshire are popular with commuters thanks to direct trains that can take you into London Liverpool Street in as little as 37 minutes.

For families, there is a great selection of primary and secondary schools nearby, including Avanti Meadows Primary School and The Bishop's Stortford High School, rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.

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Site plan

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Home Exchange

If you need a hand selling your current home, our Home Exchange scheme guarantees a buyer for your property.

Smooth Move

Take the stress out of selling with our Smooth Move scheme where we’ll help you sell your current home.

Own New

We’ve partnered with Own New to offer Rate Reducer, enabling first time buyers and home movers to access more affordable mortgage rates when buying a new Countryside home.

Home Exchange

If you need a hand selling your current home, our Home Exchange scheme guarantees a buyer for your property.

Smooth Move

Take the stress out of selling with our Smooth Move scheme where we’ll help you sell your current home.

Own New

We’ve partnered with Own New to offer Rate Reducer, enabling first time buyers and home movers to access more affordable mortgage rates when buying a new Countryside home.

St Michael's Hurst

Bishop's Stortford CM23 1ER

Linda and Nick

View Opening Hours

The site plan which can be found on this page, has been produced for home identification purposes only and is not to scale. The development layout, landscaping and tenure of all dwellings may be subject to change throughout the course of the development. Finishes and materials may vary from those shown on the plan. Please check the details of your chosen plot and house type with the sales consultant. Development layout plan correct at time of production.

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*Offer available on selected plots only for a limited time. Offer may be withdrawn or extended at any time and reservation must be taken on or before 31.12.2024 (or such other date as may be communicated in writing). With legal completion on or before 30.06.2025. Cannot be exchanged for cash. Subject to lender’s approval. This offer is not to be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount, promotion or scheme. Maximum cash incentive cannot exceed 5% of the property purchase price. To take advantage of this offer you must claim before reserving a property from us. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or any other debt secured on it. Subject to individual lender terms and conditions. Our usual reservation and sales terms and conditions also apply. Please speak to one of our sales consultants for more details. 68% energy saving figure Data from the Home Builders Federation and YouGov.

Home Exchange is available on selected homes only. Acceptance is at our sole discretion and not all properties are suitable. We reserve the right to refuse to agree to Home Exchange of your current home and we are under no obligation to give reasons why. Home Exchange may not be available in conjunction with any other offer and is also subject to the terms of your Reservation Agreement with us. As a guide, your current home must not be worth more than 75% of the value of your chosen Countryside home. Reservation fees may vary. For full terms and conditions please click here."

Smooth Move is available on selected new Countryside Homes only. Acceptance is at our sole discretion. We reserve the right to refuse to agree to Smooth Move and we are under no obligation to give reasons why. We will instruct local estate agents to undertake an independent valuation and marketing advice for your current home before we make you a proposal on a marketing price for your home. The realistic sale price may be lower than an initial marketing price and is based on a sale within a specified timescale fixed by us. You have the final say at the price at which the property is marketed, but Smooth Move will not be available if the price at which you wish to market your current home is higher than we think is realistic or the timescale is too long. You must agree: 1. No party is currently negotiating to purchase your current home 2. No introduction has already been made by another party 3. Not to instruct another estate agent to sell your current home. You may need to leave a full set of keys and agree to access accompanied viewings for potential buyers with the appointed estate agents. You agree that Countryside Homes will determine which estate agent is instructed and the terms of that appointment. It is not guaranteed that a buyer will be found for your current home or that any buyer will be willing to pay the price you want. Countryside Homes may continue to market your chosen Countryside home and reserves the right to take a reservation on this home until the sale of your current home to a third party is agreed and you pay the reservation fee on your chosen Countryside home. In this case, if available, an alternative home may be offered, but there is no obligation on either party to proceed with Smooth Move. Any sale of your current home to a third-party buyer is at a price approved by you. A reservation fee is payable to Countryside Homes for the purchase of your chosen Countryside home at the agreed price, when you agree a sale on your current home. You agree only to confirm agreement of sale with a purchaser who can achieve an exchange within 35 days and who has been financially qualified to proceed with the purchase of your current home. On the simultaneous legal completion of the sale of your current home and the purchase of your new Countryside home, we will pay the estate agents fees. Please note your buyer could cancel prior to legal exchange of contracts for the sale of your current home. In this instance, Countryside Homes retains the right to cancel the purchase of your chosen home and retain the agreed proportion of the reservation fee in accordance with your reservation agreement. We reserve the right to withdraw Smooth Move if an acceptable buyer is not found within the specified period. Should we secure a purchaser for your current home on your behalf and you do not proceed to purchase a Countryside home, you may be liable to pay all Estate Agent fees. Reservation fees may vary dependent upon the location of your new Countryside home. An upfront fee of £500 is required, all of which is refundable against the reservation fee and purchase price of your new Countryside home. If you choose not to purchase, Countryside Homes will retain up to fifty percent of the fee to cover reasonable administrative and other costs incurred in processing and holding the reservation. Smooth Move is available on selected plots only.

₸Own New Rate Reducer is only available on selected new build homes at participating developments. Speak to a Countryside Homes local sales consultant for more information. The Own New Rate Reducer scheme cannot be combined with other offers or scheme. Participating lenders only. Own New Rate Reducer is available at the lender’s discretion. Mortgages up to a maximum value of £1,000,000 only. Rate reduction is for the fixed, introductory period of the mortgage only (usually 2, 3 or 5 years but this will depend on your individual mortgage). Your interest rate and mortgage payments will increase after the fixed, introductory period – please consult your independent financial advisor and/or your lender. See ownnew.co.uk for more information about the Own New Rate Reducer scheme. Countryside Homes is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and cannot offer mortgage advice. Independent financial advice must be sought from a regulated mortgage broker to access this scheme. You should confirm with your independent financial advisor that the Own New Rate Reducer Scheme, and any mortgage deal available with the benefit of the scheme, is suitable for you, in your individual circumstances. The Own New Rate Reducer Scheme is an independent third party scheme. If you are eligible for the scheme, then Countryside Homes will make a cash payment after completion of typically from 3% of the purchase price of the property to Own New, which will be passed onto the relevant participating lender (after deduction of Own New's commission) so that they can offer a mortgage product at a rate that is subsidised from their usual product range. Rate reductions, rates and savings are subject to availability of the Own New scheme. Any rates or savings quoted are examples provided for illustration only and you should not rely on them. The actual reduction, rate and saving you achieve will depend on your individual mortgage offer. References to reductions and any example rates and savings are as compared to the same mortgage without use of the Own New scheme over the fixed, introductory period of the mortgage. Mortgage offers will be made at the lender’s discretion and in line with lender’s criteria. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP WITH REPAYMENTS ON A MORTGAGE OR ANY OTHER DEBT SECURED ON IT. Terms and conditions apply https://ownnew.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/

References to “we”, “us” or “our” are to the part of the Vistry Group (including Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, Countryside Homes, Drew Smith or one of Vistry’s joint venture companies) from which you are intending to purchase a new home. References to "you” and “your” are to the prospective buyer or buyers of a new home from us.

All images are used for illustrative purposes only and are representative only. They may not be the same as the actual home you purchase and the specification may differ. Images may be of a slightly different model of home and may include optional upgrades and extras which involve additional cost. Individual features such as windows, brick, carpets, paint and other material colours may vary and also the specification of fittings may vary. Any furnishings and furniture are not included in any sale. Please check with our sales consultants for details of the exact specifications available at the development(s) for each type of home and the associated prices.