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About
The Accommodation The expansive ground floor accommodation is accessed via a charming entrance hall featuring an intricate, carved timber staircase that sets a characterful tone upon entry.
To the front, a formal dining room boasts a large bay window and elegant picture rails, while across the hallway, the kitchen comes fitted with classic cream cabinetry, warm timber worktops and a practical serving hatch opening directly into the adjacent room.
To the rear, two versatile reception rooms both feature attractive bay windows with original period doors leading directly out to the rear garden; these include a generous sitting room centered around a period fireplace alongside a light-filled family room complete with a cozy log-burning style gas fire set within an exposed-brick alcove, flanked by bespoke built-in glazed display cabinets.
Completing the ground floor living space is an original external privy and storeroom with external access and a further additional storeroom again with external access and stairs descending to a useful cellar below.
Ascending the carved wooden staircase, the central first-floor landing leads to four light-filled bedrooms and the family bathroom facilities.
To the front, the principle bedroom is a spacious double featuring a prominent bay sash window overlooking the front aspect and a charming period cast-iron fireplace set upon a tiled hearth.
Bedroom two sits directly to the rear, another generous double boasting its own characterful cast-iron fireplace, high ceiling and wide sash windows.
Overlooking the rear garden, Bedroom three provides a well-proportioned third bedroom, positioned adjacent to the family bathroom, which is fitted with a retro suite comprising a bath with overhead shower screen and a pedestal wash hand basin set against patterned wall tiling.
Completing this floor is Bedroom four to the front, ideal as a single bedroom, nursery, or home office, alongside a separate, conveniently located cloakroom/WC off the main landing.
The top floor accommodation is reached via a second staircase rising to a spacious landing providing potential for a dedicated study area bathed in natural light from a window overlooking the side elevation.
This versatile level comprises two further bedrooms set beneath vaulted, sloped ceilings, each benefiting from its own window offering elevated views.
Bedroom five (Attic room 1) provides a cozy single room or nursery featuring a rear-facing window, while Bedroom six (attic room 2) situated off the front end of the generous landing, offers flexible space ideal for a home office, hobby room, or additional guest accommodation.
Outside The property is approached via a paved pathway flanked by a gravelled driveway with mature shrubs and a small front lawn enclosed by established hedging, leading directly to a charming arched porch.
Pathways navigate around the side of the house to reveal an expansive, private and mature garden. Directly off the back of the home.
The large garden is accessible via original period doors opening out from the two reception rooms.
A generous lawn framed by vibrant flower borders, mature flowering shrubs and trees including a stunning ornamental blossoming cherry tree, all offer a wonderful space for entertaining and family time.
Value & comps
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About 78, Debden Road, Saffron Walden
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