Whiteditch Lane, Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11

Spacious detached village house with indoor pool and bespoke music studio

Description

OAK TREE HOUSE is a spacious and versatile detached family home situated towards the edge of the village which sits within its delightful mature, landscaped grounds of about 1.4 acres.

The property provides extremely spacious and versatile accommodation with a number of ground floor guest suites and four first floor bedrooms including an impressive principal suite.

Within the grounds is a BESPOKE ACOUSTIC MUSIC STUDIO with fabric wall panels incorporating an aquarium for fresh water fish within one wall. There is also useful annexe accommodation above, a large terraced area, perfect for al fresco entertaining and a detached INDOOR POOL AND GYM complex overlooking the garden.

The property flows really well and has been upgraded and modernised by the vendor making it have a really contemporary and modern feel. The lighting has been updated in many areas and works have included the conversion of the garage into a fantastic bespoke recording music studio and re-fitting kitchen/breakfast room with an impressive range of full height (mainly) gloss finished cupboards, deep drawers, and a wide, Vienna Quartz central island with marble style work surface, underlighting and space for breakfast stools. Fitted appliances here include a Stove range dual fuel cooker with seven ring gas hob, eye level Siemens oven, a microwave and warming drawer, dishwasher, Franke sink with mixer tap together with space for both an American style fridge/freezer and drinks cooler. This wonderful space has views to the garden and connects with the dining area with mirrored wall and double doors direct to the sitting room beyond.

Two further reception rooms are used as a dance studio and vaulted games room but could equally be a drawing room and study/library if preferred and there is a conservatory to the rear of the sitting room.

The spacious reception hallway also leads to the 'North Wing' with 3 guest/bedroom suites which could potentially provide annexe accommodation if required. The first floor has a good sized landing area and links to the principal bedroom with a dressing area fitted with an extensive range of wardrobes, a dressing room which leads to an en suite bathroom. There are two further bedroom suites on this floor together with a family bathroom.

The property benefits from underfloor heating throughout the hall, kitchen and dining room and the full layout can be seen on the floorplans. The wide private driveway is approached by electric gates and provides a large parking area.

Location

The property is on a private road on the outskirts of the sought after village of Newport. Newport provides excellent local shopping facilities, main line railway stations (Audley End 2.1 miles & Newport 1.1 miles) with commuter services to London’s Liverpool Street and Cambridge, village hall, and parish church.

The village is conveniently located for access to the market towns of Saffron Walden (3.8 miles) which has a wide variety of everyday shopping facilities and a market which takes place every Tuesday and Saturday, and Bishop’s Stortford (9.3 miles) with access to the M11 on the outskirts of the town. Stansted Airport is located 10.8 miles away.

Bishop's Stortford offers a wide array of amenities, including green space the Town Park Sworder's Field and Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre which has an indoor pool, gym and fitness classes on offer. There is also Bishop's Stortford Rugby Club and Thorley Cricket Club for sporting enthusiasts.

For further schooling the property is in catchment for Newport Primary School and Joyce Frankland Academy for secondary schooling. There are also further independent schools for all ages available in Cambridge (17.6 miles) including The Perse, The Leys and St Mary's.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 6,801 sq ft


Acreage: 1 Acres