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Guide Price £1,100,000

4 Bedroom Detached House for Sale

Walden Road, Little Chesterford, Saffron Walden

Guide Price £1,100,000

Key Features

  • Beautifully presented detached home
  • Four bedrooms
  • Generous gardens with outbuildings
  • Offered chain free
  • Impressive kitchen/dining/family room
  • En suite bathroom & shower room
  • Tucked-away semi-rural location

Full Description

A handsome, double fronted, 19th Century house set in a tucked-away location adjoining Audley End Estate. The property has undergone enlargement and extensive refurbishment, with scope for further enlargement subject to needs and relevant approval. NO UPWARD CHAIN

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - Glazed entrance door with oak framed porch over and staircase rising to the first floor.

Kitchen/Dining/Living Room - The hub of the home providing a contemporary, open plan living space. The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of bespoke, handmade cupboards with granite worktop space, together with a large central island incorporating breakfast bar, electric four oven Aga with adjoining two oven companion Aga and ceramic hob, butler sink, dishwasher and space for fridge freezer. In the dining area is a Victorian fireplace with shelving to either side. The room enjoys a good degree of natural light and panoramic views over the garden and terrace.

Inner Hall - Fitted storage cupboards and small work area. Leading to:

Utility Room - A spacious utility room fitted with a range of handmade units with granite worktop space, butler sink, space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Window to the rear aspect and glazed stable door providing access to the outdoor space and garden.

Cloakroom - Comprising WC and wash basin.

Sitting Room - A dual aspect room with bay window to the front aspect and two pairs of glazed doors enjoying views over the adjoining terrace, pergola and garden. Free-standing contemporary stove and built-in media cupboards and shelving.

First Floor -

Landing - Window to the front aspect overlooking the garden and Audley End Estate. Fitted bookcase.

Bedroom 1 - Window to the front aspect with views and solid oak flooring. Dressing area fitted with a range of wardrobes and window to the side aspect overlooking the garden and beyond. Door to:

En Suite - Comprising bath, separate shower enclosure, vanity wash basin, and WC.

Bedroom 2 - Window to the front aspect and built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 3 - A dual aspect room with windows to the rear and side aspects.

Bedroom 4 - Window to the rear aspect.

Shower Room - Comprising large shower enclosure, WC and wash basin.

Outside - The property is set in a private, tucked-away location only a short distance from Saffron Walden and road and rail commuter links. The outside space is a key asset to the property, adjoining the stunning Audley End Estate. The property is accessed via a gravelled driveway, in turn leading to a large parking area. To the front of the property are wrought iron railings and an extensive terrace to three aspects providing al fresco entertaining space. Adjoining the terrace are well-stocked flower and shrub borders and the gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a pond and a variety of mature trees. The property is set in approximately 0.4 of an acre and rents an extra 1.77 acres from Audley End Estate on license (area marked red on Promap). In addition to the house are a variety of useful outbuildings including:

Summerhouse - With a covered veranda.

Garden Studio - A versatile space which has been more recently refurbished to provide a separate work space or guest accommodation with a shower room.

Workshop - A pair of timber doors and personal door to the side.

Garage/Store - A pair of timber doors providing vehicular access, if required.

Planning Permission - There is historic approved planning permission for a replacement pitched roof and formation of rooms in roof, two single storey lean-to extensions, new 2 bay cart shed and fencing. The single storey extensions have been completed, therefore holding the planning in perpetuity for the attic rooms, cart shed and fencing. Full details can be found on the Uttlesford planning website under ref: UTT/2079/06/FUL.

Lapsed Planning Permission - There is lapsed planning permission for the demolition of the existing outbuildings to erect a garden pavilion incorporating guest bedroom suite, open carport and garden storage. Full details can be found on the Uttlesford Planning website under ref: UTT/14/1509/HHF.

Agent's Notes - For more information on this property, please refer to the Material Information brochure that can be found on our website.

Viewings - By appointment through the Agents.

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)

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