About this property

Key features
  • An enchanting period home
  • Idyllic village location with pleasant views
  • A wealth of period features
  • Vaulted kitchen/breakfast room
  • 1.71 Acre plot
  • Double garage and a quadruple cart lodge
  • Self contained annexe
Description
An enchanting four bedroom cottage situated in an idyllic village location with mature grounds extending to 1.75 acres. The property offers substantial accommodation and a wealth of period features, together with a self contained annexe, double garage, quadruple cart lodge and a enclosed swimming pool.

GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE PORCH Entrance door and windows to both side aspects. Stable door to:

HALLWAY Staircase rising to the first floor with cupboard under and doors to adjoining rooms.

LIVING ROOM Handsome inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, windows to the front, rear and side aspects and opening to:

OFFICE Windows to the rear and side aspects and glazed French doors opening to the side.

DINING ROOM Attractive inglenook fireplace, windows to the front and rear aspects and door to:

INNER HALL Doors to adjoining rooms and glazed doors to the rear hallway. Staircase rising to the first floor.

FAMILY ROOM Windows to the front aspect, understair storage cupboard and door to:

BATHROOM Comprising ceramic wash basin with granite surround and vanity unit beneath, low level WC, roll-top bath, Nordic sauna, cupboard housing the oil fired boiler and windows to the front and side aspects.

REAR HALLWAY A pair of glazed French doors opening to the garden and doors to adjoining rooms.

CLOAKROOM Comprising ceramic wash basin with vanity unit beneath and low level WC.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM An impressive room with vaulted ceiling, exposed oak Kingspan beams and flooded with natural light via windows and high level feature window to the rear aspect, Velux roof lights and glazed French doors opening to the garden. Fitted with a range of base and eye level units with granite worktop space over, oil fired Aga, two ring induction hob, integrated microwave, stainless steel sink, two dishwashers and space for an American style fridge freezer. Door to:

UTILITY ROOM Base unit with butler sink, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Window to the side elevation and door to a useful pantry cupboard.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Accessed via the staircase from the hallway. Window to the front aspect and doors to adjoining rooms.

WC Comprising ceramic wash basin, low level WC and window to the rear aspect.

PRINCPAL BEDROOM Windows to the side aspect, bespoke fitted cabinets, wardrobes and drawers, exposed redbrick chimneybreast and opening to:

EN SUITE Comprising ceramic wash basin with marble surround and vanity unit beneath, shower enclosure, heated towel rail and further wardrobe space.

BEDROOM Windows to the front and rear aspects, fitted wardrobes and door to:

SHOWER ROOM Comprising ceramic wash basin with granite surround and vanity unit beneath, low level WC, shower enclosure and window to the rear aspect.

LANDING/BEDROOM Accessed via the inner hallway. Currently used as an office space with window to the front aspect and Velux window providing a good degree of natural light. Access to the attic space and door to:

BEDROOM Window to the side aspect.

OUTSIDE The property sits within a plot of approximately 1.75 acres, accessed via a gravelled driveway and five-bar gate which opens to a further driveway providing off-street parking for multiple vehicles and access to the four bay cartlodge and garage/annexe. Adjoining the rear of the property is a block paved terrace for al fresco entertaining, with pleasant views over the gardens. The garden has a central lawn with mature beds bordering and stunning views over the rolling countryside beyond. The property has a covered swimming pool with a pool house and summer house. In addition to the garden is an enclosed paddock bordered with hedges bordering and a number of mature trees.

CARTLODGE Providing four covered parking bays. Adjoining the cartlodge is a self-contained annexe.

GARAGE/ANNEXE The double garage has power and lighting connected. The annexe is accessed via a pair of French doors and comprises a kitchenette/dining area with stainless steel sink and electric hob with cupboard beneath. A staircase rises to the first floor landing with doors to adjoining rooms and access to the loft space. The open plan living/bedroom area has a window to the front aspect, built-in storage cupboard and door to the shower room with pedestal wash basin, low level WC, shower enclosure and heated towel rail.

VIEWINGS By appointment through the Agents.

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

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