2-bedroom house · CB10 1BD
Listing removedListed 145 days
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About
A charming, Grade II* Listed cottage set in one of the town's most attractive locations.
The property enjoys a wealth of character together with deceptively spacious accommodation and a stunning garden.
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 Living Room Entrance door and sash window to the front aspect, fireplace with exposed brick work, timber mantle and log burning stove and built-in storage cupboard.
Door to staircase rising to the first floor and opening to: Study Area Window to the rear aspect and door to staircase leading down to the cellar.
Door to: Inner Hallway Tiled flooring and opening to: Kitchen Fitted with a range of base and eye level units with worktop over, sink unit, four ring gas hob with extractor hood over, integrated Neff oven, space for free-standing fridge freezer and washing machine.
A pair of skylight windows, door to the bathroom and a glazed door opening to: Dining Room A Hibbs & Walsh extension with a pair of skylight window, windows to the rear aspect and sliding glazed doors providing access to the garden.
Bathroom Comprising panelled bath with shower attachment, ceramic wash basin with vanity cupboard beneath, low level WC, heated towel rail, built-in storage units and tiled flooring.
Skylight window and door to staircase rising to the first floor. Cellar With a head head of 6ft 8, the cellar provides huge scope for conversion once dry-lined.
First Floor Landing A large landing space with secondary glazed window to the rear aspect, built-in wardrobes with sliding doors and built-in storage cupboard. Staircase rising to the second floor.
Bedroom 2 Secondary glazed window to the front aspect, built-in cupboard with louvre doors, feature cast iron fireplace with brick hearth Second Floor Bedroom 1 Window to the rear aspect overlooking the rear garden, integrated storage cupboard.
Outside The property enjoys a pretty cottage garden, planted with a variety of mature flowers, shrubs and trees, and a paved terrace adjoining dining room.
There is permit parking on Castle Street, subject to availability. Viewings By appointment through the Agents.
Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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