Beck Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11

Substantial detached five bedroom family house in sought after location.

Description

3 Beck Road is one of a group of 22 houses approached from Saxon Way which were built in the late 80’s on grounds to the rear of the old Saffron Walden Hospital (now the Council offices). This is a sought after no through road adjoining a footpath along the old 'Battle ditches' towards the centre of the town and Audley End Park. It is also convenient for the Saffron Walden County High School (which incorporates Saffron Hall and Saffron Screen). Of part brick, part rendered elevations beneath a tiled roof, the house was built in the vernacular style with two gables and a dormer window to the front elevation and incorporates a bay window to the ground floor. This property is one of the largest on the development and provides spacious and versatile accommodation over two floors.

The ground floor rooms flow from the spacious reception hall with stairs to the first floor, including the dining room with bay window to the front, the sitting room with exposed brick open fireplace and hearth, a dado rail and French doors leading directly into the conservatory with underfloor heating, a study/library overlooking the garden to the rear and the kitchen/breakfast room. Here there are a range of Shaker style floor and wall units incorporating a mix of cupboards and drawers; a built in dishwasher, a ceramic sink unit with mixer taps and granite worktops. There is space for an electric cooker, an undercounter freezer, a fridge and a breakfast table for more casual dining. Beside the kitchen is a utility room with space for a washing machine, stainless steel sink, storage cupboards and a half glazed door to the rear garden. A cloakroom and an internal door to the integral garage with water softener complete the ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor there is a spacious landing leading to the five bedrooms. The rear bedrooms enjoy delightful views across the town towards the Church. The main bedroom has an en suite bathroom with separate shower and there is a family bathroom with a walk-in shower.

To the front, a block paviour drive leads to the garage and there is a brick paving to the front door. Beyond the low brick retaining wall on the front boundary is an area of lawn with a variety of shrubs and planting. To the rear, there is a paved terrace with seating area beyond the conservatory and the rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with shrubs and hedging to the rear boundary (which backs directly on to the town’s Battle Ditches).

Location

The medieval market town of Saffron Walden has extensive facilities including Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, a range of independent shops, a vibrant market on Tuesdays and Saturdays, an independent cinema and Saffron Hall, an award-winning 740 seat concert hall.

Further amenities and shopping facilities can be found in the historic University city of Cambridge, located approximately 14.9 miles away, with a daily market and shopping centres.

Audley End station offers services to London Liverpool Street, Cambridge and Stansted Airport. Local independent schools in Saffron Walden including Dame Bradbury’s (part of the Stephen Perse Foundation).

For local state schooling there is the well regarded Saffron Walden County High School and a range of primary schools. Further schooling is available in Cambridge including renowned prep schools such as King’s & St John’s College Schools and St Faiths, secondary schools include The Perse and The Leys.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,367 sq ft