Cambridge Road, Quendon

Seven Reception Rooms, Nine Bedrooms, Four En Suites, Stables, Storage, Chapel, Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, Garaging For Six Vehicles

A very fine Edwardian residence of over 6000 sq. ft in 1.6 acres with good outbuildings and swimming pool. Village location 40 miles from London.

rchard House is a particuarly fine residence built in 1907 which has been extended and beautifully refurbished in recent years to provide an exceptionally spacious property with a grand entrance hall, four well proportioned reception rooms, six bedroom suites, a playroom, a hand built large kitchen and laundry room, and two cloakrooms together with a first floor apartment approached by a second staircase from the library with a sitting room, two bedrooms and a shower room.Particular attention has been paid to maintaining and restoring the original Edwardian features.Orchard House stands centrally in about 1.6 acres of landscaped gardens with a HEATED SWIMMING POOL and excellent outbuildings including a CHAPEL, a GAMES ROOM, STABLING, WORKSHOPS and a SUMMER HOUSE and GREEN HOUSE.An integral QUADRUPLE GARAGE can be accessed from the house and there is a further DOUBLE GARAGE at the bottom of the drive.The property stands on high ground and is approached through substantial wrought iron gates and a sweeping drive which opens to a paved parking area which accommodates many vehicles.
LOCATION
Quendon is an attractive wooded village just south of Saffron Walden and within easy reach of mainline rail stations at Newport and Audley End. There is a Primary School, Inn/restaurant and a Parish Church.The popular village of Newport, 2 miles north, has a range of amenities including a Church, Inns, shops, post office and excellent schools. The village has its own railway station giving commuter access to London's Liverpool Street and Cambridge. The market town of Saffron Walden with its excellent shopping and recreational facilities is three miles away and Bishops Stortford which also has a main line station and the M11 motorway access point (junction 8) is approximately ten miles south, also giving access to Stansted Airport. Saffron Walden is an historic market town with a magnificent Parish Church, numerous period properties and a wide tree-lined High Street. An extensive range of shops, schools, social and sporting amenities are all accessible within the town and the Golf Course and Sports Centre lie on the town's outskirts. Road links to London and Cambridge (16 miles) are accessible at Junctions 8 and 9 of the M11. Train services to London (Liverpool Street - 57 mins) run from Audley End Station about 3 miles away.
ACCOMMODATION
With approximate room sizes comprising:-
GROUND FLOOR PLAN


A pair of fully glazed panelled doors with a sunburst transome lead to the:-
ENTRANCE HALL 4.77m(15'8'') x 2.50m(8'2'')
A well daylighted room with three matching double hung sash windows overlooking the front drive. A pair of fully glazed panelled doors with matching side lights (all fitted with bevelled glass) lead to the:-
MAIN RECEPTION HALL 5.49m(18'0'') x 4.50m(14'9'')
The fine stone fireplace has an ornamental Victorian overmantel with oval mirror. Radiator. A substantial panelled Edwardian door leads to the:-
LIBRARY 4.12m(13'6'') x 4.10m(13'5'')
A sash window with window seat overlooks the front garden. The room is well appointed with floor to ceiling book shelving incorporating a window overlooking the entrance hall and a concealed door to the garage. A secondary staircase leads to the first floor and has storage beneath. Concealed radiator. A 24 panel door with bevelled glass leads to the dining room.
INNER HALL
The fine Edwardian staircase with mahogany hand rails and newel posts leads to a galleried landing and has substantial storage beneath. Two twin branch brass wall brackets. Radiator.
HALL CLOAKROOM
Vanity unit in recess with concealed lighting and low flush w.c. suite. Ornamental cornice and dado rail. Three branch glass chandelier. Doors open from the inner hall into the principal reception rooms.
DRAWING ROOM 7.47m(24'6'') x 7.38m(24'3'') max
A magnificent and beautifully proportioned room with deep square panelled bays and sash windows with original shutters, all overlooking the grounds and swimming pool. A fine painted timber fireplace has marble slips and hearth with a brass fender. The decor includes regency style panelling, ornamental cornice and architraves, dado rail and deep skirting.
DINING ROOM 5.46m(17'11'') max into bay x 5.08m(16'8'')
A similar style window with panelling and original shutters overlooks the side garden. Minster stone fireplace and hearth. The panelled decor also matches with the drawing room.
STUDY 5.03m(16'6'') into bay x 3.58m(11'9'')
The floor to ceiling bow window is fully opening with two pairs of fully glazed panelled doors and matching side lights open on to the terrace and gardens. There is a good view across the swimming pool to the garden and open countryside beyond. Attractive small stone fireplace. Deep cornice and skirting.
KITCHEN 5.22m(17'2'') x 4.75m(15'7'') max
A large well proportioned room with an ornamental cornice and deep skirting. A casement window and fully glazed door overlook the terrace, swimming pool, garden and countryside beyond. Comprehensively appointed with hand built cabinets with panelled doors and marble work surface incorporating a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Central island with marble work surface and bread board with cabinets and shelving beneath. Britannia range set in tiled recess with extractor hood. Recess for fridge freezer and ice maker. Recessed ceiling spot lighting and suspended light above the island unit. Tiled floor and telephone point.
SITTING ROOM 4.27m(14'0'') x 3.93m(12'11'')
A double hung sash window overlooks the front drive and garden. Floor to ceiling deep cabinets with two pairs of double doors. Small stone fireplace. Recessed ceiling spot lighting. Fully glazed panelled doors with double glass open to the:-
PLAY ROOM 3.94m(12'11'') max x 3.74m(12'3'')
Three sash windows overlook the front drive. Wall cabinet housing the electricity meters and fuse boxes. Recessed cupboard with louvred doors housing the Potterton Flamenco gas fired boiler with Randall Programmer. Cabinets and work surface with shelving above.
REAR HALL
Large deep shelved pantry. Shelved shoe cupboard.
LAUNDRY ROOM 3.74m(12'3'') x 2.98m(9'9'')
Sash window to side elevation. Fitted with a range of wall and floor cabinets with a work surface incorporating a single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Ideal Mexico gas fired boiler with Honeywell programmer. Deep shelving. A second sash window overlooks the swimming pool and garden.
CLOAKROOM
Low flush w.c. suite. Window to side aspect.
FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE 7.62m(25'0'') x 6.40m(21'0'')
This fine spacious and well proportioned bedroom has an elegant Edwardian fireplace and four double hung sash windows overlooking the gardens, swimming pool and countryside beyond. One wall accommodates a fine range of panelled wardrobes with four pairs of double doors.
BATHROOM 3.91m(12'10'') max x 3.58m(11'9'')
A superb room with a wide canted bay having a panoramic view across the garden to open countryside beyond. Free standing Victorian style slipper bath on claw and ball feet having mixer tap and hand spray attachment, shower cabinet with Grohe multi-jet shower fitment. Pair of large Chapelle hand basins, Lefroy Brooks low flush w.c. suite and bidet. Timber flooring and large wall mirror.
BEDROOM 2 4.84m(15'11'') x 4.48m(14'8'')
A well proportioned room with casement windows overlooking the gardens. Edwardian painted fireplace with wrought iron grate and tiled hearth. Double panelled door wardrobe with cupboards above. Built-in shelved cupboard.
EN SUITE BATHROOM 4.09m(13'5'') x 2.44m(8'0'')
Two double hung sash windows to side aspect. Superbly appointed with high quality tiling and bathroom suite of double ended bath in stepped tiled surround, Villeroy and Bosch pedestal hand basin and w.c. suite. Large separate shower compartment with a Grohe multi-jet shower fitment with hand spray attachment. Ladder radiator and recessed ceiling spot lighting.
BEDROOM 3 4.83m(15'10'') x 4.49m(14'9'')
Two double hung sash windows to front aspect with original Edwardian shutters. Recessed built-in wardrobe with shelving. Door to:-
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM 4.27m(14'0'') x 1.83m(6'0'')
Casement window to front aspect. Fully tiled walls. Pedestal hand basin with mirror and globe lighting, low flush w.c. suite, shaver socket. Separate shower compartment with Aqualisa fitment. Recessed shelving, radiator and Explair extractor fan.
BEDROOM 4 6.04m(19'10'') max x 3.96m(13'0'')
Two double hung sash windows overlook the rear garden, swimming pool and countryside beyond. Elegant built-in cabinets with shelving above and either side of the chimney breast. Built-in wardrobe with shelving and cupboard above. Radiator with shelf.
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM 3.93m(12'11'') x 2.00m(6'7'')
Fully tiled walls. Pedestal basin and low flush w.c. suite. Separate shower compartment. Recessed shelving, radiator and Expelair extractor fan.
INNER LANDING
Large walk-in airing cupboard with two lagged copper cylinders and slatted shelving. Radiator.
BEDROOM 5 4.56m(15'0'') x 3.60m(11'10'')
Sash window to front aspect. Radiator with shelving above. Arched opening to:-
DRESSING ROOM
Floor to ceiling built-in double door wardrobe. Window to front aspect with radiator beneath.
EN SUITE BATHROOM 3.05m(10'0'') x 1.42m(4'8'')
Sash window to front aspect. Superbly appointed with fully tiled walls and a double ended large bath, vanity unit and w.c. with concealed cistern and double door cabinet with mirror and lighting above. Separate shower compartment with Grohe multi-jet shower fitment with hand spray attachment. Ladder radiator and recessed ceiling spot lighting. Ladder radiator.
BEDROOM 6 3.81m(12'6'') x 3.06m(10'0'')
Sash window overlooking the rear gardens, swimming pool and countryside beyond. Coved ceiling, dado rail and radiator.
SHOWER ROOM 2.68m(8'10'') x 1.60m(5'3'')
Sash window to side aspect overlooking countryside. Fully tiled walls and radiator. Pedestal basin and low flush w.c. suite, separate shower compartment with fixed overhead shower and folding door.
.
A second staircase from the Library leads to first floor separate accommodation which provides additional bedrooms or a SELF CONTAINED FLAT.
SITTING ROOM (BEDROOM 7) 4.95m(16'3'') x 4.80m(15'9'')
Two sash windows overlook the front garden with a double radiator beneath and a sash window overlooking the rear garden. Oak fireplace with mantel and shelf.
INNER HALL
Access to roof space. Doors open to two further bedrooms, a shower room and a cloakroom.
BEDROOM 8 4.80m(15'9'') x 3.58m(11'9'')
Two double hung sash windows overlook the front garden and a further sash window overlooks the front drive. Double radiator.
BEDROOM 9 3.99m(13'1'') x 2.74m(9'0'')
Two sash windows overlook the drive and countryside beyond. Double radiator. This room has gas, water and drainage and would be easily converted to a kitchen.
SHOWER ROOM
Sash window overlooking the drive and countryside beyond. Large shower compartment with adjustable shower fitment, pedestal basin and low flush w.c. suite. Large linen cupboard with slatted shelving. Part tiled walls.
CLOAKROOM
Sash window overlooking the drive and countryside beyond. Hand basin and low flush w.c suite. Radiator.
OUTSIDE
At the bottom of the drive there is a further parking area and a BRICK BUILT DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE with two pairs of timber doors and external lighting. To the rear of the substantial paved drive there is a good range of buildings including:-
INTEGRAL GARAGE
(9ft clear ceiling height). The garage which accommodates four vehicles has three up and over doors, four casement windows to two aspects, fluorescent lighting and power sockets, a personal door to the garden and an internal door to the Library. A wall mounted Glow-worm gas fired boiler with Honeywell programmer (installed in 2008) provides hot water and heating for the accommodation above the garage. Cold water tap, gas meter and fuse box.This garage would convert to additional accommodation if required, subject to the usual consents.
STABLES OR STORAGE
Stable door and casement window. Cold water supply.
CHAPEL
Fully appointed for Services incorporating a carved timber altar and altar shelf, four timber pews, wall lights and candle sconces, vaulted ceiling and two gothic windows. Brick paviour floor.


GARDEN STORE
Electric light and power. Vaulted ceiling.

A five bar gate leads to:-
STABLE BLOCK
Electric light and power. Two stable doors.
GAMES ROOM
Two casement windows overlook the courtyard. Timber fireplace surround. Attractively fitted with a timbered ceiling, ornamental timbers and a bar. Snooker table light fitting. Two thermostatically controlled electric radiators. Exposed timber floor. Adjoining:-
BRICK BUILT SHED
With pantiled roof in to two separate areas for garden equipment.
GYMNASIUM
Electric light and power, TV wall bracket, wall mirror and recessed ceiling spot lighting. Timber flooring.
BRICK BUILT WORKSHOP
(Formerly stables with three stable doors). Divided in to two separate adjoining areas with a vaulted ceiling. Fluorescent lighting and power sockets. Two workbenches and floor to ceiling shelving.
POOL ROOM
Heating and filtration equipment. Electric light and power. Light switching for the terrace and pool lighting. Immediately to the rear of the house there is a large paved terrace with gazebo with a shaped SWIMMING POOL which is surrounded by lawns, and brick walling and lighting.

At the top of the courtyard a five bar gate gives access to the gardens. A pair of double gates open to the public footpaths and bridle paths.The gardens are landscaped to provide a parkland area of undulating lawns with many mature shrubs and trees, an ornamental garden with a fountain pond, paved surrounds with raised beds and a SUMMER HOUSE. A large hard surface area provides a playground or the base for a tennis court or manege.
SPECIAL NOTES
1. None of the fixtures and fittings is included in the sale unless specifically mentioned in these particulars. All fitted carpets, some curtains and some light fittings are included in the purchase price.2. Please note that none of the appliances or the services at this property has been checked and we would recommend that these are tested by a qualified person before entering in to any commitment.
THINKING OF SELLING?
If you are considering selling your property, we will be pleased to offer a no obligation market appraisal and discuss the benefits of selling with Cheffins Estate Agents. At Cheffins, we can offer a personal and professional service, whilst offering one of the most competitive fees.
MORTGAGE ADVICE
Cheffins are keen to stress the benefits of Independent Mortgage Advice. We strongly recommend that advice be sought from our Independent Mortgage Advisor by contacting this office.
VIEWINGS
By appointment through the Agents.

These particulars are believed to be correct, but their strict accuracy is not guaranteed neither do they constitute an offer or contract. Dimensions shown have been measured in imperial units and are approximate to within +/-3' with the metric dimensions being automatic conversions from the imperial dimension.

These particulars are believed to be correct, but their strict accuracy is not guaranteed neither do they constitute an offer or contract. Dimensions shown have been measured in imperial units and are approximate to within +/-3' with the metric dimensions being automatic conversions from the imperial dimension.

View Energy Efficiency Rating details.