2, Saffron Cottages, Horndon On The Hill, SS17 8PE

A charming and highly individual three-bedroom cottage, extended and adapted over the years to create a surprisingly spacious home, enjoying a distinctive setting on the edge of sought-after Horndon-on-the-Hill.

2 Saffron Garden Cottages is one of those properties that reveals considerably more than first appearances suggest.

Behind its traditional weatherboarded exterior lies an interesting and versatile home which has evolved over the years, combining the character of the original cottage with later additions that have substantially increased the ground-floor accommodation.

The property is approached from Horndon Road and immediately stands apart from more conventional modern housing.

Inside, the extended footprint provides a choice of living spaces, giving the house a flexibility particularly well suited to family life.

The principal reception areas offer plenty of room for relaxing, dining and entertaining, while the fitted kitchen provides extensive storage and work surfaces.

The configuration of the ground floor also provides useful additional accommodation which could lend itself to a home office, hobby space or occasional guest accommodation, depending upon individual requirements.

Upstairs, the original cottage proportions become more apparent.

There are three bedrooms, complemented by the family bathroom, creating comfortable accommodation while retaining the intimacy and character expected of a traditional cottage.

Outside, the property benefits from its own private outside space and parking, with the precise arrangement forming part of the wider plans for the site.

A Little Local History: Even the name Saffron Garden Cottages provides a fascinating link with Horndon-on-the-Hill's past.

The nearby Saffron Gardens takes its name from the saffron crocus historically cultivated in this part of the village, a valuable crop once prized for its use in medicines and dyes.

The Saffron Gardens name was recorded in Victorian accounts of Horndon, which referred to a local farm bearing the name because of the former cultivation of saffron.

The area's history stretches considerably further back, with Horndon itself being an ancient settlement and one of Thurrock's most characterful villages.

Today, Horndon-on-the-Hill remains particularly sought after for its attractive historic centre, traditional pubs, church, countryside setting and strong village atmosphere, while Stanford-le-Hope, the A13 and wider transport connections remain within convenient reach.

What You'll Love! It is the individuality of the property that makes No. 2 particularly appealing.

This isn't a conventional modern house: It is an established cottage that has grown and changed over time, resulting in an interesting layout, generous ground-floor accommodation and plenty of scope for its next owner to make it their own.

Please note: The property forms part of a wider site owned by Pyrmont Homes, for which a planning application has been submitted for six new dwellings.

The application is currently awaiting determination. Further information and plans are available from Binks & Brown.

How to View: Properties with this combination of cottage character, space and a Horndon-on-the-Hill setting are difficult to appreciate from photographs alone.

Viewing is therefore highly recommended and is strictly by appointment through Binks & Brown Estate Agents.

Ground Floor Hallway (2.49m x 1.83m) Living Room (6.70m x 5.55m) Hallway (3.50m x 1.03m) Kitchen (4.22m x 3.02m) Sunroom (3.45m x 3.45m) Bathroom (2.43m x 0.78m) Hallway (4.14m x 1.30m) Living Room (6.80m x 5.79m) First Floor Landing (4.30m x 1.87m) Bedroom One (4.31m x 3.59m) Bedroom Two (4.32m x 2.33m) Bedroom Three (3.19m x 2.37m) Bathroom (3.19m x 2.37m) Bathroom (3.27m x 1.89m)