Walpole Meadows

Acres of Open Space

On the very edge of the delightful village of Stansted Mountfitchet, Walpole Meadows is surrounded by green open spaces. There are vast expanses of farmland extending as far as the eye can see, with unspoiled vistas, rolling hills, ancient woodland and leafy lanes in every direction. With a new wildflower meadow and a community woodland walk being created right next to the development, young and old alike are able to embrace and explore the great outdoors.

Despite being close to the UK’s third busiest airport, Walpole Meadows is well out of the way of flight paths, remaining a relaxed rural haven that offers tranquillity to all. Steeped in history, Stansted Mountfitchet has an ancient castle with a fabulous toy museum housing over 80,000 toys, and a econstructed Norman village. Its beautifully preserved windmill, delightful churches and collection of 16th and 17th century buildings are a backdrop to more contemporary amenities.

A Taste of Luxury

From sleepy English country villages to living the high life, the area around Walpole Meadows caters for all tastes. Dining out is a real pleasure, with an excellent choice of eateries offering a wide range of cuisines to tantalise your taste buds. The Rose & Crown, the Wood Grill, the Cork House Bar and the award-winning Linden House are just a few of the friendly local pubs and restaurants serving up mouth-watering home cooking in Stansted Mountfitchet, while the village cafés and teashops are perfect for meeting friends.

There’s a wider selection of bistros and bars in nearby Bishop’s Stortford, just a few miles to the south, from Michelin Guide favourites such as The Lemon Tree and Water Lane to upmarket chains like Carluccio’s and Prezzo.

The New Premier Location

Stansted Mountfitchet has an eclectic range of shops providing day-to-day essentials and a whole lot more, from freshly baked bread and cakes to locally picked produce from a traditional greengrocer, and from beautiful bouquets to the best cuts of meat. Bishop’s Stortford has been a market town since ancient times, and today its extensive modern retail facilities include everything from major supermarkets to weekly street markets, with high street names and quality local independents lining South Street and Jackson Square.

Slightly further afield, Harlow and Chelmsford both offer alternative shopping experiences, with Chelmsford’s pedestrianised High Street and superb shopping centres packed full of luxury brands. Cambridge is just half an hour away, where you can combine shopping and café culture in elegant historic surroundings.

A Brighter Future

There are no less than three primary schools (Bentfield Primary School, Magna Carta Primary Academy and St Mary’s (CofE) Primary School) and one secondary school, the Forest Hall School, all within walking distance of the development.

Further choices of both state and independent schools are within a wider area, such as Felsted Preparatory School and Bishop’s Stortford College, which are both independent, co-educational day and boarding schools.

Relaxed, Refreshed, Revived

Surrounded by glorious countryside and with a royal hunting forest and lush parkland within easy reach, Stansted Mountfitchet is the perfect place for walking, cycling and riding. As well as the popular Mountfitchet Romeera Leisure Centre, there’s a choice of swimming pools in nearby Bishop’s Stortford and a number of playing fields, pitches and tennis courts in the immediate area.

Non-league football club Stansted FC play at the Hargrave Park sports ground in the village, and there is also a cricket club based at the ground. In addition, Bishop’s Stortford hosts a multiplex cinema, 10-pin bowling alley and arts complex, while there are a number of theatres and performance venues all within a short drive of Walpole Meadows.

A Commuter's Dream

Living at Walpole Meadows you’ll be within easy reach of some great connections. Stansted Mountfitchet is rapidly becoming a very popular base for London commuters, with the mainline railway station in the village offering frequent, direct services, to London Liverpool Street and Tottenham Hale (journey times approximately 51 and 34 minutes respectively).

Travelling in the opposite direction, you can be in Cambridge within 35 minutes or catch a train to Stansted Airport, just four miles away, which offers daily domestic and international flights and is also accessible by bus.