3-bedroom house · CB11 4AR
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About
1 st johns close is an attractively designed, modern detached town home occupying a convenient position tucked away just off Debden Road within easy reach of Saffron Walden's main centre, nearby schooling and all local amenities.
The property provides nicely proportioned living accommodation arranged over two floors with the front door opening into an entrance vestibule which, in turn, opens to the main hallway where stairs rise to the first floor and a ground floor cloakroom sits off to one side.
The property has excellent reception space including a lovely main sitting room which has an arch opening to the family/dining space and doors which open onto a rear conservatory which has a free-standing stove, windows overlooking the rear garden and double doors opening to outside.
In addition, the former garage has been converted to provide a versatile living area which would work well as a home office or general hobby room.
The kitchen looks out to the front of the property and is nicely appointed with a range of storage cupboards finished in cream, complemented by contrasting dark worktops, integrated dishwasher and range cooker.
Upstairs, the first floor landing leads to 3 bedrooms and family bathroom which incorporates a 4-piece suite including bath and separate shower cubicle.
Outside, the property sits back from the road behind a block paved front garden area which provides off-street parking space. The rear garden measures approx.
53ft x 31ft (max), is laid out predominantly to lawn with a paved terrace providing ideal space for outside dining/entertaining and a further terrace with a timber pergola.
Borders are stocked with a variety of plants and shrubs.
Saffron Walden is a historic market town with a magnificent parish church, impressive common, numerous period properties and a wide tree-lined High Street.
A range of shops, schools, library, social and sporting amenities are all accessible within the town, together with cinema and concert facilities at Saffron Screen and Saffron Hall.
Market days are Tuesday and Saturdays. Road links to London and Cambridge (15 miles) are at J9 and J10 of the M11. Trains to London (Liverpool Street) run from Audley End Station, about 3 miles away.
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