Maltings Place at St James' Park

Development Overview

Maltings Place at St James' Park is a new build development by Ashberry Homes, situated in the established market town of Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire (CM23 4SX). The development offers a collection of 3, 4, and 5-bedroom new homes, appealing to a range of purchasers from families to commuters. Current property listings indicate a price range starting from approximately £470,000 for a 3-bedroom house and extending up to around £800,000 for a 5-bedroom detached property. The development is designed to include on-site schools and dedicated public open spaces. It falls under the administration of East Herts District Council. Ashberry Homes, which promotes a commitment to 5-star customer service, has a mixed record according to independent resident reviews, with some praising the aesthetic design, modern insulation, and initial sales/site team support, while others have reported difficulties with post-completion snagging and site management availability.

Property Details

Residences at Maltings Place primarily consist of two-storey semi-detached and detached house types. Available property styles include the 3-bedroom semi-detached ‘Clematis’ house type, priced from £470,000, and the 3-bedroom detached ‘Bergamot’ starting from £490,000. Larger properties include 4-bedroom homes with prices ranging from approximately £595,000 to £695,000, and 5-bedroom detached homes like ‘The Sienna’, priced from £800,000. The specification for the 5-bedroom ‘Sienna’ includes an extensive open-plan kitchen, family, and dining room featuring bi-fold doors for garden access. Additionally, this house type incorporates a separate living room, a ground-floor study suitable for remote working, and en-suite facilities to both the master bedroom and bedroom two.

Location Benefits

Maltings Place offers specific and strong transport links. Bishop's Stortford train station is an approximate eight-minute drive from the development. Direct rail services, primarily operated by Greater Anglia, provide fast and frequent connections to London Liverpool Street, with journey times on the quickest services being as little as 36-40 minutes. The location also provides good road connectivity, with Junction 8 of the M11 Motorway accessible in just over 10 minutes, connecting to London and Cambridge. International travel is facilitated by London Stansted Airport, located around a 15-minute drive via the A120.

Local amenities are comprehensive. Shopping is available in the town centre at Jackson Square Shopping Centre, alongside independent shops. A major supermarket is a four-minute drive from the development. The town hosts a twice-weekly traditional market and a monthly farmer's market. Education options include The Bishop's Stortford High School (Secondary, Boys), Birchwood High School, and the independent Bishop's Stortford College (Co-ed, 4-18). For leisure, residents have access to green spaces such as the National Trust's Hatfield Forest and the local nature reserve Thorley Wash, alongside the town's leisure centre and two golf clubs.

Practical Information

Specific pricing currently ranges from the low-to-mid £400,000s for smaller units up to £800,000 for 5-bedroom detached homes. Pricing and availability of specific plots and house types are subject to change, and prospective buyers are advised to contact the developer for the current price list and confirmation of build completion status. Viewing arrangements for the show homes or site access should be coordinated directly through Ashberry Homes' sales team.