
Sparrows End, Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
5
- SIZE
5,060 sq ft
470 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Contemporary detached five bedroom property with south-facing views
- Situated in Saffron Walden voted best place to live in the UK in the Sunday Times
- Stunning open plan accommodation filled with natural light
- Detached two bedroom annexe providing additional accommodation and double garage
- Fully refurbished and finished to a high standard
- Private grounds with surrounding woodlands
- EPC Rating = D
Description
Description
This exceptional five-bedroom detached family home has been meticulously extended and renovated in recent years to combine modern luxury with period elegance. Situated on an elevated 0.53 acre plot, Sparrows Hill House enjoys amazing southerly views over the surrounding rolling countryside and is bordered by woodland which forms part of the adjoining Shortgrove Estate. Set back from the road, a gated entrance within the boundary wall opens to a spacious gravel driveway allowing considerable off-road parking and provides access to a double garage (which benefits from an electric vehicle charger) and the detached annex, which in itself is suitable for a variety of uses.
Inside, the property has been thoughtfully extended and upgraded, the old and new seamlessly joining together. The welcoming and inviting entrance hall with its glazed entrance door leads to all the principal, and indeed versatile, reception rooms.
To the right, the sitting room provides a quiet, more formal space with large windows and a fireplace adding to the room's elegance. Another spacious reception room used as a gym, but could be a dining or family room, provides additional flexibility ideal either for fitness activities or as a secondary entertainment area and there is an adjacent study (or snug).
A stunning double height dining area is beyond, a fantastic area for entertaining, has tall windows overlooking the garden and connects with the open plan kitchen/sitting area. The dining, kitchen and living spaces are the heart of the house, with underfloor heating and a really appealing design that includes premium AEG appliances, a Quooker tap, sleek cabinetry with cupboards and drawers and a large, pleasingly curved central island incorporating a really useful breakfast bar. The light-filled sitting area has wide bifold doors that open up onto the terrace and enjoy views of the garden. There is a fitted utility room beside the kitchen incorporating Bosh appliances, a useful dog shower and clever storage including hidden shoe and boot racks. From the dining area, a spectacular central staircase with modern glass balustrades leads to the galleried landing which also enjoys far reaching views from the double height windows in the dining area.
A light-filled landing provides access to the five generously sized bedrooms. Four of these incorporate en suite bath or shower rooms, finished to a high standard with modern fittings and a contemporary aesthetic. The superb primary suite has wonderful distant views of the garden and countryside beyond and opens to a luxurious en-suite bathroom and dressing area. The fifth bedroom is served by a well-appointed family bathroom.
Outside, the property is surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds with a variety of mature trees and suken ha-ha fencing to the boundary offering privacy. A series of spacious terraced areas (with wired outside speakers) and an area for a gas fired firepit provide a variety of outdoor spaces, great for dining and entertaining, with steps leading down to the lawns.
Adjacent to the main residence, is an independent detached annex 'Sparrows Hill Cottage' which has been fitted and equipped to a high standard with kitchen area with a wine fridge, breakfast bar, dining and sitting area, a cloakroom and two first floor bedrooms and a shower room. This could be used as a guest suite, office, or indeed studio with first floor accommodation and benefits from underfloor heating.
Sparrows Hill House, a beautifully upgraded detached property with flexible spaces and a luxurious finish, provides an ideal family home with dog friendly grounds and a gate providing access to walks within the Shortgrove Estate and the surrounding countryside.
Location
The property is situated on the outskirts of Newport, which provides excellent local shopping facilities, main line railway stations (Audley End 1 miles & Newport 1.8 miles) with commuter services to London’s Liverpool Street (journeys from 50 minutes and Cambridge (journeys from 20 minutes).
The property is conveniently located for access to the market towns of Saffron Walden (1.8 miles) which has a wide variety of everyday shopping facilities and a market which takes place every Tuesday and Saturday. It was also voted the best place to live in the Sunday Times 2025. Bishop’s Stortford (10.4 miles) provides access to the M11 on the outskirts of the town. Stansted Airport is located 10.6 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: 5,060 sq ft
Acreage: 0.53 Acres
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Web DetailsParticulars- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: G
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Sparrows End, Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11
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