About this property

Key features
  • Stunning rural location
  • Beautifully proportioned & versatile accommodation
  • Large mature gardens
  • Double garage & triple cart lodge
  • Large vaulted barn and home office
  • Heated outdoor swimming pool
Description
A handsome, detached residence enjoying beautifully proportioned and versatile accommodation, together with a large garage/barn complex which offers a multitude of uses. In addition, there are delightful, mature gardens, a heated swimming pool and views over the adjoining farmland.

GROUND FLOOR RECEPTION HALL A spacious and welcoming reception hall, accessed via a pair of timber doors, with oak flooring and built-in storage cupboard housing the central vacuum cleaner system which provides a vacuum connection throughout the house. Staircase rising to the vaulted galleried landing. A pair of doors lead to:

SITTING ROOM A beautifully proportioned, dual aspect room enjoying a good degree of natural light and views over the garden. Open fireplace with stone hearth.

GAMES ROOM A versatile, multi-purpose room with windows to two aspects.

CLOAKROOM Comprising low level WC and vanity wash basin with marble surround. Window overlooking the courtyard.

FAMILY ROOM An atmospheric room with a pair of windows overlooking farmland. Exposed timbers and fireplace with exposed brickwork and inset stove.

STUDY Fitted desk, drawers and extensive shelving and window providing views over the courtyard and garden beyond.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of hand-made units, together with a central island with hardwood worktop, butler sink, four oven Aga, separate oven, integrated slimline dishwasher and windows to two aspects. A pair of glazed doors provide direct access onto the courtyard terrace with views to the garden beyond. Further glazed door to:

BOOT ROOM Glazed door providing access to the courtyard, further window overlooking the garden and space for American style fridge freezer. Door to:

UTILITY/WC A useful room with sink unit with cupboards below, fitted shelving, space for washing machine, low level WC and a pair of windows.

FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING Views down to the reception hall and windows to three aspects providing a good degree of natural light. Walk-in linen cupboard with slatted shelving.

BEDROOM 1 A triple aspect room with views over the garden and adjoining countryside. Fitted with a range of wardrobes and door to:

EN SUITE Comprising bath, separate shower enclosure, pedestal wash basin, low level WC and window.

BEDROOM 2 A dual aspect room with views over the garden and farmland, fitted with a pedestal wash basin.

BEDROOM 3 A pair of windows overlooking the garden and fitted desk with drawers and cupboards. Door to:

EN SUITE Comprising shower enclosure, low level WC, wash basin and windows to two aspects.

BEDROOM 4 A pair of windows enjoying views over the farmland, fitted wardrobes, desk space and cupboards.

BEDROOM 5 Window with views over the farmland, fitted wardrobes and cupboards.

BATHROOM Comprising bath with shower over, WC with hidden cistern and wash basin with cupboards below and hardwood surround. Windows enjoying views over the garden and surroundings.

OUTSIDE The property is comfortably set in its own mature grounds of approximately 1.32 acres. Approached via a sweeping gravelled driveway providing extensive off-street parking, in turn leading to the double garage. Adjoining the garage is a triple bay cart lodge, in turn leading to the home office and barn. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with well-stocked flower and shrub borders, mature trees and hedging, and enjoys views over the adjoining countryside. Accessed via the kitchen/breakfast room is a paved courtyard terrace, ideal for al fresco entertaining.

DOUBLE GARAGE Accessed via a pair of timber doors with further timber door to the rear. The garage offers a multitude of uses, including conversion to a gym/studio.

TRIPLE BAY CART LODGE Currently used for storage, which could be utilised as an outdoor kitchen space, with door providing access to the swimming pool plant room and further door providing access to:

HOME OFFICE An excellent space with fitted desk, shelving and cupboards, together with access and views to the gardens.

BARN Adjoining the office, with vaulted ceiling, exposed timber, sink unit with cupboards below and doors providing access to various areas of the garden. The barn has had a number of uses over the years and provides an excellent addition to the main house. Offering an opportunity for conversion to a self-contained annexe, dependent upon needs and relevant approval. Adjoining the barn is an former grain store.

HEATED SWIMMING POOL To the far side of the cart lodge is a heated swimming pool with an adjoining terrace and barbecue area, screened by mature hedging, providing a stunning outdoor entertaining space. Beyond the swimming pool is a further private lawn screened by mature hedging, which could be utilised as a tennis court.

VIEWINGS By appointment through the Agents.

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8, Hill Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1JD, Essex

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