About this property
Key features
- Fully refurbished Grade II Listed cottage
- Excellent eco-credentials
- Stunning vaulted kitchen/dining room
- Four bedrooms & three bathrooms
- Landscaped gardens
- Double bay cartlodge with adjoining workshop
Description
A stunning, Grade II Listed property which has been meticulously restored and enlarged by a highly regarded, local developer to provide a blend of original period character, contemporary style and good eco-efficiency.
HIGHWAY COTTAGE
Highway Cottage is an exceptional, detached, Grade II Listed historic building which has been skilfully restored, renovated and extended by a local, highly experienced developer to create the most wonderful residence which blends original character features with high quality finishes and fittings, together with high efficiency levels not often found in historic buildings. The specification includes:
- 10 Year ICW Guarantee
- New thatch ridge in 2024
- Fully rewired and replumbed
- Timber double glazed windows
- Solid oak internal doors
- Air source heating
- Zoned underfloor heating to selected rooms
- Security alarm system
- CCTV
- Fully landscaped garden
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALL
Entrance door with full height windows to either side providing an excellent degree of natural light and views over the adjoining terrace and garden. Staircase rising to the first floor, low level LED lighting and door opening to the Sitting Room.
VAULTED KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
A stunning room, flooded with natural light via a number of windows with pleasant views over the surroundings and a pair of glazed doors leading directly to the natural stone terrace. The kitchen comprises a range of base and eye level units with worktop space over, together with a matching island with breakfast bar and downdraft hob, sink unit, integrated Siemens appliances including fridge freezer, dishwasher, oven and microwave and tiled flooring.
UTILITY ROOM
Fitted with base and eye level units with worktop space and sink unit, space and plumbing for washing machine with tumble dryer above, tiled flooring and glazed door providing direct access to the terrace and garden. Cupboard housing the air source pressurised hot water cylinder and underfloor heating controls.
SITTING ROOM
A triple aspect room with windows enjoying views over the garden, together with a glazed door with adjoining full height windows providing access to the terrace and garden beyond. Original exposed timbers, built-in understairs storage cupboard, vertical radiator and door to:
SNUG
Featuring an inglenook fireplace with exposed brickwork and newly installed log burning stove and chimney, original exposed timbers and vertical radiator. Window overlooking the garden and glazed doors to two aspects providing access to the outdoor space.
BEDROOM 4/STUDY
A versatile, multi-purpose room with window overlooking the garden, staircase rising to the first floor, vertical radiator and door to:
GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM
Comprising large shower enclosure, vanity wash basin, wall-hung WC, heated towel rail, built-in storage cupboard and obscure glazed window.
GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM
Comprising panelled bath with independent shower over, vanity wash basin, wall-hung WC, heated towel rail and skylight.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
Accessed via the staircase from the entrance hall. Exposed timbers and original doors to adjoining bedrooms.
BEDROOM 1
Window overlooking the garden and beyond.
BEDROOM 2
Vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, built-in storage cupboard and window overlooking the garden. Further door to:
INNER LOBBY
Interconnecting space between Bedrooms 2 and 3.
BEDROOM 3
Vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and window overlooking the garden.
LANDING
Accessed via the staircase from Bedroom 4/Study. Exposed timbers and window with far reaching views over the paddocks opposite.
BATHROOM
A stunning suite comprising contemporary free-standing bath, vanity wash basin, wall-hung WC, heated towel rail, exposed timber, low level lighting and window with far reaching views.
OUTSIDE
The property sits well within generous grounds which have been landscaped. It is accessed via a pair of gates, in turn leading to the driveway providing extensive off-street parking and access to the detached double bay cartlodge. The gardens surround the property to three aspects; to the front there is a natural stone paved pathway and terrace with lawn and picket fencing and to the side there is a further lawned area. To the rear of the property is an extensive natural stone paved terrace which is ideal for al fresco entertaining, in turn leading to the garden which is laid to lawn with raised beds.
DOUBLE BAY CARTLODGE
With power and lighting connected.
WORKSHOP
Adjoining the cartlodge is a useful workshop which also provides an opportunity to convert into a separate home office, gym or garden studio, with power, lighting and water supply connected, a capped drainage point and window overlooking the garden.
VIEWINGS
By appointment through the Agents.
Get in touch
8, Hill Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1JD, Essex
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