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CHASE NEW HOMES ARE OFFERING A CONTRIBUTION OF £10,000 TOWARDS FURNISHING YOUR NEW HOME, PLUS CURTAINS AND BLINDS INCLUDED. CALL TODAY TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT.
*contribution available on asking price offers. Plot 81 is a lovely ground floor, north facing, 1 bedroom apartment.
Comprising of an open plan kitchen / living space, 1 bedroom, with built in wardrobes and 1 bathroom. Please our exceptional finishes in description below.
We have now launched the first plots in the beautifully restored Old School Building here at The Waldens.
Call to book your appointment to view the floorplans for our unique first 10 plots, with brochures and information cards available to take away with you.
Our 3 bedroom show apartment is now available for viewings, please call to book your appointment.
The Old School House is a carefully considered conversion of the former Friends School building, breathing new life into a historic landmark while preserving its character and charm.
This exceptional renovation delivers a collection of apartments that blend heritage architecture with contemporary design and modern living.
Set within the wider Waldens community, The Old School House offers a lifestyle defined by quality, individuality and a strong sense of place, ideal for buyers seeking something beyond the ordinary.
A total of 52 unique apartments are being created within the repurposed Old School House. Each offering its own individual layout and character, with private entrances to selected plots.
No two apartments are quite the same, making each home feel distinctive and personal.
The building offers one, two and three-bedroom apartments with a variety of layouts shaped by the original building’s architecture.
Life at The Old School House has been designed to feel relaxed, social and well-connected with an exclusive residents’ lounge, concierge service, tennis courts and multi-use games area.
All apartments come with a long lease length of 999 years.
Our properties all come with exceptional finishes, including: Leicht German-designed kitchen with soft close doors and drawers Quartz worktops with upstand Fully integrated Bosch appliances including fridge/freezer, oven, microwave oven, induction hob and extractor Fully integrated Bosch dishwasher Free-standing Bosch washing machine and tumble dryer in utility cupboard Amtico Spacia wide plank flooring to hallway, kitchen/dining area (including storage cupboard) and cloakrooms Carpet to all bedrooms Fully fitted wardrobe to bedroom one Tiled flooring to bathroom Fully fitted bathrooms with chrome fixtures & fittings & ROCA furniture 10 year new home warranty The Old School House dates back to 1879, the magnificent buildings and grounds are being restored and reimagined to invent a new way to live, blending both new & old architecture to create a tranquil oasis in the historic town of Saffron Walden.
A combination of apartments & houses has been thoughtfully planned creating a new community.
The landscaped grounds will provide tennis courts and a multi-use games area with a network of footpaths and a pond for residence to enjoy.
The Waldens is within catchment of Saffron Walden County High School (outstanding) and other top educational facilities.
Saffron Walden is steeped in history, with beautiful architecture and a busy High Street filled with coffee shops, pubs and restaurants and the added convenience of a town centre Waitrose.
Close to Audley End train station with excellent links to London and Cambridge, Saffron Walden is perfectly positioned surrounded by stunning countryside.
From Audley End Train Station Cambridge - 15 minutes London Liverpool Street - 56 minutes From The Waldens by Foot Saffron Walden Town Centre – 10 minutes The Railway Arms Pub – 6 minutes From The Waldens by Car Audley End Train Station – 6 minutes Cambridge – 30 minutes Disclaimer - all photos shown are from similar house types are and for illustrative purposes only.
All measurements are for guidance only and are subject to change during construction, they should not be used for carpet sizes, appliance spaces or items of furniture
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