3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Kingsmead Hill, Harlow CM19

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**offers over £425,000** Jukes Estate Agents are delighted to bring to market this superb 3 bedroom semi detached house in the ever popular Essex village of Roydon. For sale by our exclusive Secured Sale Method.*
This delightful family home is in superb condition throughout and whilst I appreciate that colour themes etc. Will always be subjective, this really is a 'move in do nothing' property that is going to make the new lucky owners a fabulous family home.
Kingsmead Hill has its own car park which is just a 30 second stroll from the front door of this impressive property. I love the quirky feel of this development which is ultra safe for children to play 'out the front' with no danger from traffic. It also means that views from the windows are not subjected to the ever increasing deluge of cars parked everywhere that can really be an eyesore!
The property has a large front garden that is block paved and therefore extremely low maintenance.
On entering the property you have a small entrance hall that leads to the lounge / diner and of course, the stairs.
The lounge / diner is spacious and has a superb high grade wood effect floor and a fabulous Feature fireplace with real flame gas fire. There is a large window that overlooks the front garden and there is a large 'under the stairs' cupboard. From here you can enter the kitchen.
The kitchen isn't the biggest kitchen in the world but, what it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in quality and layout. There are cupboards and drawers a plenty and lovely work surfaces.
There is a range style oven and hob with matching hood & extractor. There is a lovely sink and drainer with a window that overlooks the stunning garden. It has a high grade wood effect floor. It really is a cracking kitchen.
The family bathroom in this delightful home is downstairs and, as with the rest of the property, is finished to an extremely high standard.
Duel aspect frosted windows make for plenty of natural light and it comprises of a bathtub with overhead shower, and a modern WC and wash basin all with integrated furniture. It is all finished off with glorious tiled walls and floor.
Some properties have a 'jewel' in their crown and this property is one of them. As beautiful and lovely as the interior of this family home is, and many rooms do have the 'wow factor', it is the rear garden that has the 'wow wow wow factor'!
At 668 sq m (7,195 sq ft), this is by anyone's standard a large garden!
What I love about this beautiful green space the most is that although it works superbly well as it currently is, it is also a blank canvas for keen gardeners to transform this into almost anything the new owners want!
Currently it is laid mainly to lawn and is bordered by the most gorgeous established trees and shrubs etc. There is a large patio area that houses a lot of garden furniture and is simply perfect for BBQ's and general al fresco dining, or simply sitting and relaxing with a cup of coffee or something a little stronger! It has two sheds either end of the garden and so there is plenty of storage for garden machinery and tools as well as a winter spot for garden furniture.
On the other hand, this large green space could easily be re configured to house multiple flower beds, you could easily have a vegetable patch, you could have a fabulous pond and a greenhouse or two and still have plenty of space. You can of course, simply leave it as it is, and why not!
Upstairs we have three double bedrooms.
Bedroom 1 is a large double and has a large 'walk in' wardrobe which is always a welcome addition. It has a fitted carpet and a window overlooking the front of the property.
Bedroom 2 is also a good size double and has a fitted carpet and a window that overlooks the fabulous garden.
Bedroom 3 (currently being used by the current owners as a home office), is a small double and has wooden flooring and, as with bedroom 2 has a window that overlooks the rear garden.
In conclusion we have a fabulous 3 bedroom family home that needs absolutely nothing doing to it. It has the most glorious garden and is situated in the quiet Essex village that is Roydon. It is ideally located for many major amenities:
Nursery and primary school (Ofsted rated outstanding) 1.7 miles
Secondary schools (Ofsted rated good ) 2.6 miles
Nearest bus stop 0.1 mile
Roydon train station (direct routes to London Liverpool St, Stansted Airport & Cambridge).
Princess Alexandra Hospital 2.7 miles
Harlow Town Centre 2.5 miles.
So, you can see how close it is to major amenities, but what is living in Roydon like? Let's find out...

Living in Kingsmead Hill, Roydon: Family life in a village that still feels like a village

If you are thinking about Kingsmead Hill, you are really thinking about Roydon itself. Kingsmead Hill is a small residential pocket within the village, with the postcode data showing a compact cluster of addresses, a main property type of semi-detached homes, and Roydon station roughly 1 km away. Roydon parish is also genuinely small-scale: The parish council says it covers Roydon, Broadley Common, Dobbs Weir and Hamlet Hill, with a population of around 3,200. That matters, because life here is not anonymous. It is village life in the proper sense: Familiar faces, short school runs, and a rhythm shaped more by community facilities and green space than by traffic and chain retail.

For families, that is the core appeal. Roydon gives you a quieter domestic setting without cutting you off from the practical things that make everyday life work. Roydon Primary Academy is a local 4-11 primary rated Good by Ofsted, and St Christopher's Playgroup has been part of the community for more than 50 years, offering play-based learning and funded places for eligible 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds. The parish council also supports allotments, playing fields, sports facilities and community venues including Roydon Village Hall and St Christopher's Hall. In other words, Roydon is not just pretty; it has the actual family infrastructure that stops village living becoming inconvenient.

That balance between quiet and convenience is one of Roydon's strongest selling points. Greater Anglia says trains from Roydon to London Liverpool Street run up to three times per hour on weekdays, with an average journey time of 43 minutes and a fastest journey of 31 minutes. The station also offers a car park, ticket machine, Wi-Fi and seated waiting areas. For parents who need London access but do not want to raise children in a denser urban setting, that is a very persuasive mix: School shoes and muddy football boots at one end of the day, a workable rail link at the other.

What living here feels like, day to day, is less about spectacle and more about ease. Roydon Village Hall sits on Harlow Road and is home to several local groups. Roydon Market runs at the village hall on the second Saturday of each month, with locally produced food and crafts. St Peter ad Vincula welcomes children, has a children's corner, and points families toward Messy Church. The village also has the kind of practical amenity that matters more than people admit when choosing where to live: A Morrisons Daily on the High Street with a Post Office and everyday convenience services.

There is also a strong outdoors element to family life here. Roydon Country Walk is a marked local route of about five miles, taking roughly two hours, and the village guide highlights how close together the green, church, station, canal and road to the marina are. Roydon Playing Fields add the more everyday version of outdoor life: Cricket and football pitches, tennis courts and a children's playground. Then there is Roydon Marina Village and the Boathouse Café Bar, which gives the area a surprisingly holiday-like corner for breakfast, lunch or an easy family meal by the water. Nearby Dobbs Weir deepens that appeal with riverside walks, wildlife watching, picnics, fishing, a café and pub, plus walking routes onward to Nazeing Meads and Glen Faba.

So what is it like living in Kingsmead Hill, Roydon? It is best for families who value space, greenery, neighbourliness and routine over buzz. It is not the place for a big high street or a constant stream of entertainment. It is the place for walking to the playing field, popping to the village market, taking children to the marina for lunch, and knowing that a larger choice of parks, museums, animal attractions and day trips sits only a short drive away. Kingsmead Hill benefits from that whole formula: A mainly family-housing street in a village that still behaves like a village, with enough local life to feel rooted and enough nearby attractions to keep weekends full.

Main family things to do in Roydon and nearby

I cannot guarantee this is literally every single family activity in the area, but it covers the main practical options in Roydon and the surrounding towns and villages.

In Roydon itself

Walk the Roydon Country Walk: A signed 5-mile route around the village and countryside.

Spend time at Roydon Playing Fields, which include football and cricket pitches, tennis courts and a children's playground.

Visit Roydon Market at the village hall on the second Saturday of the month.

Have a family breakfast, lunch or early supper at The Boathouse Café Bar at Roydon Marina Village.

Do easy riverside walks and picnics around Dobbs Weir, with wildlife and routes toward Nazeing Meads.

Join in local church-based family activity through St Peter's and its family-friendly services.

Harlow

Go to Harlow Town Park, which has over 160 acres plus gardens, an adventure playground, inclusive play area, paddling pool, skate park and café.

Visit Pets' Corner for animal encounters and educational family visits.

Explore Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens, which runs family activities and seasonal workshops and includes historic gardens and collections.

Waltham Abbey and the Lee Valley

Use River Lee Country Park for bigger outdoor days, walking and open space.

Take younger children to Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park, aimed especially at children up to about 12, with animals and indoor/outdoor play.

Visit the Wildlife Discovery Centre for lake views, wildlife displays and a discovery room.

Try Lee Valley White Water Centre for rafting, kayaking, canoeing and other water activities.

Spend a themed family day at Royal Gunpowder Mills, which runs open days with children's crafts, railway rides, tours and hands-on exhibits.

Broxbourne

Hire an electric boat, pedalo or rowing boat from Lee Valley Boat Centre.

Visit Hertfordshire Zoo, which combines animals with play areas, dinosaur attractions, a paddling area and family events.

Epping, Ongar, North Weald and Sawbridgeworth

Ride the Epping Ongar Railway, with heritage train services and family-themed events through the year.

Head to Epping Forest High Beach Visitor Centre and use the forest walks and guided walks for family outdoor time.

Visit the North Weald & District Miniature Railway at Harlow Garden Centre on operating days.

Go to Redricks Lakes in Sawbridgeworth for Aqua Splash, soft play, swimming and the lakeside café.

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Living in Kingsmead Hill, Roydon: Family life in a village that still feels like a village

If you are thinking about Kingsmead Hill, you are really thinking about Roydon itself. Kingsmead Hill is part of a small, established residential area within the village, and that shapes much of what life feels like here. Roydon is the kind of place where people still value neighbourliness, green space and a slower, more community-minded pace of life. For families, that can be a major draw. It offers the feeling of village living without being cut off from everyday essentials or wider transport links.

One of Roydon's strongest appeals is its balance. It is peaceful and semi-rural, but still practical. For parents, that matters. Daily life is not dominated by heavy traffic or the pressure of a busy town centre. Instead, there is a sense of routine and familiarity: School runs that feel manageable, local facilities within easy reach, and open space that encourages children to be outdoors. Roydon suits families who want a calmer setting in which to raise children, while still being close enough to larger towns for shopping, leisure and work.

Kingsmead Hill fits neatly into that picture. Living there means being part of a village that is compact enough to feel connected. Rather than feeling like one anonymous road among hundreds, it feels part of a recognisable local community. That sense of belonging can make a real difference for families, especially those with younger children. There is reassurance in living somewhere where the environment feels safe, familiar and rooted.

Family life in Roydon is very much shaped by the outdoors. This is a village where walks, parks, riverside spots and green open spaces are part of normal life rather than special occasions. Weekends do not need a lot of planning to feel enjoyable. A walk through the village, some time at the playground, or a visit to the marina can easily fill a morning or afternoon. For children, that means room to run, explore and enjoy a more active childhood. For parents, it means a lifestyle that can feel less rushed and more grounded.

Roydon also has the practical family infrastructure that makes everyday living easier. There is a local primary school, early years provision, community halls, sports spaces and a village atmosphere built around regular local events and activities. These are the things that quietly matter over time. A village can be beautiful, but for families it also has to function well. Roydon does. It has the ingredients that allow parents to build a steady, enjoyable family routine.

Another big advantage is connectivity. Roydon works well for households where one or both parents need to commute, including into London. That makes it appealing to families who want the benefits of village life without giving up access to wider employment opportunities. In many ways, that combination is at the heart of Roydon's appeal: A home life centred on peace, greenery and community, with enough convenience nearby to keep life manageable.

The overall feel of living in Kingsmead Hill, and in Roydon more broadly, is not flashy or urban. It is not about nightlife, major shopping streets or constant entertainment on your doorstep. Instead, it is about quality of life. It is about children growing up with open space around them, about family walks instead of crowded pavements, and about being part of a place that still feels distinct and local. For many families, that is exactly what makes Roydon so attractive.

What family life is like in Roydon

Family life in Roydon tends to revolve around simple pleasures and strong routines. The village has a gentle pace, and that creates a setting where family time can feel easier to protect. There is less of the sense of always being in a hurry. Instead, there is a feeling of space - both physical space and mental space.

Children can enjoy a lifestyle that is often harder to find in busier urban areas. There are places to walk, play and cycle, and local facilities that support sports and outdoor activity. Parents often look for somewhere that offers both security and freedom: A place where children can enjoy being children, but where the day-to-day practicalities of family life are still manageable. Roydon does that well.

There is also a community aspect that many families value. Village life often means seasonal events, local gatherings and a stronger sense of knowing the area you live in. That can make settling in easier, particularly for families moving from more built-up places. Roydon has the sort of atmosphere where people often feel part of something local rather than simply living near one another.

Things for families to do in Roydon and surrounding towns and villages

Roydon is well placed for family life not only because of what is in the village itself, but also because of the choice of outings nearby. There is a good mix of everyday activities, outdoor spaces and bigger family day trips.

In Roydon itself

Walk around the village and surrounding countryside, including local country walks

Spend time at the playing fields and children's play areas

Enjoy riverside and marina walks

Visit the marina for a relaxed family breakfast, lunch or drink

Explore Dobbs Weir for waterside walks, picnics and wildlife spotting

Take part in community events at the village hall

Visit the local church and family-oriented community activities

Enjoy sports facilities including tennis, football and cricket spaces

In Harlow

Harlow Town Park, with large open spaces, gardens and play areas

Pets' Corner, which is especially popular with younger children

Harlow Museum and its gardens, often with seasonal family activities

Playgrounds, cafés and parkland for easy local days out

In Waltham Abbey and the Lee Valley area

River Lee Country Park for long family walks and nature

Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park for animals and play areas

Wildlife Discovery Centre for nature-based family visits

Lee Valley White Water Centre for older children and adventurous families

Royal Gunpowder Mills for history, exhibits and family event days

In Broxbourne

Family boat hire, including rowing boats and pedalos

Riverside walks and picnic areas

Hertfordshire Zoo for animals, play attractions and themed family days out

In Epping, Ongar, North Weald and Sawbridgeworth

Epping Ongar Railway for heritage train rides and seasonal events

Epping Forest for woodland walks, visitor centres and outdoor exploring

North Weald miniature railway for a classic family outing

Redricks Lakes in Sawbridgeworth for water play, soft play and café visits

Why Roydon works so well for families

What makes Roydon stand out is that it offers more than one thing at once. It is peaceful without being isolated. It is family-friendly without feeling overly busy or commercial. It gives children access to the outdoors and a gentler way of growing up, while giving parents the everyday practicality they need.

Kingsmead Hill benefits from all of that. It is part of a village where family life can feel settled, healthy and community-based. For people looking for a place where children can enjoy green space, where weekends can be simple and enjoyable, and where home life feels a little calmer, Roydon has a great deal going for it.
*This property is for sale by way of our exclusive secured sale method which means that the lucky new owners will have to pay a reservation fee of 1% + VAT to secure the property and that needs to be factored in when making an offer. This does not mean that the buyer will have to pay more to purchase the property. Please call the office for full details.

Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Freehold

Reception Room 1 (4.70m x 3.56m)

Kitchen (3.96m x 2.54m)

Bedroom 1 (3.73m x 3.56m)

Bedroom 2 (3.61m x 2.95m)

Bedroom 3 (2.57m x 2.31m)