5-bedroom detached house · CB11 3DX
Under offerListed 230 days
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About
A five bedroom chalet style home tucked away in a no through road in one of the town's most favoured residential locations.
The property offers bright and substantial accommodation, together with a secluded rear garden, driveway and garage.
Saffron Walden is an historic market town with a magnificent Parish Church, numerous period properties and a wide tree-lined High Street.
An extensive range of shops, schools, social and sporting amenities are all accessible within the town and the Golf Course and Sports Centre lie on the town's outskirts.
Road links to London and Cambridge (16 miles) are accessible at Junctions 8 and 9 of the M11. Train services to London (Liverpool Street - 57 mins) run from Audley End Station about 2 miles away.
Ground Floor - Entrance Hall - Entrance door, stairs rising to the first floor with understairs storage cupboard and doors to adjoining rooms.
Sitting Room - A feature red brick fireplace and windows to the front aspect. Family/Bedroom 5 - Bay window to the front aspect.
Shower Room - Comprising shower enclosure with electric shower, pedestal wash basin, low level WC and heated towel rail.
Study/Bedroom 6 - Window to the rear together with a partially glazed door to the garden.
Bedroom 1 - Window to the rear aspect, fitted wardrobe and door to:- En Suite - Comprising ceramic wash basin, low level WC, panelled bath, shower enclosure and window to the rear aspect.
Utility Room - Fitted with base and eye level units with worktop over, stainless steel sink, space and plumbing for a washing machine, wall mounted gas boiler, external glazed door to the rear aspect and door to:- Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Fitted with base and eye level units with worktop over, stainless steel sink, space and plumbing for dishwasher, space for electric cooker with extractor over and space for free-standing fridge freezer.
Windows to the side and rear aspects. Door to:- Dining Room - Window to the front aspect. First Floor - Landing - Doors to adjoining rooms and loft access.
Bedroom 2 - Window to the front aspect and fitted wardrobes. Bathroom - Comprising pedestal wash basin, panelled bath with overhead shower, low level WC and window to the rear aspect.
Bedroom 3 - Window to the rear aspect and fitted wardrobes. Bedroom 4 - Velux window and useful eaves storage cupboard.
Outside - The property is located in a quiet cul-de-sac off West Road, shared by three homes that informally maintain the driveway.
A private driveway offers off-street parking for several vehicles and access to the detached garage. The front garden features established trees, hedges and a central lawn.
Adjoining the rear of the property is a raised terrace ideal for al fresco entertaining. The rear garden is mostly laid to lawn, with various beds and hedges ensuring a good degree of privacy.
Detached Garage - Fitted with an up and over door, power and lighting connected with useful eaves storage space, window to the side aspect and personal door into the garden.
Agent's Note - Planning permission has been granted for a chalet style dwelling in the neighbouring garden. Full details can be found on the Uttlesford planning portal under ref: UTT/25/2264/FUL.
Viewings - By appointment through the Agents.
Value & comps
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