School Street, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10

Grade II listed home with annexe & parking in sought-after village

Description

Of rendered elevations beneath a tiled roof, this charming central village home is arranged over two floors and offers thoughtfully designed interiors that combine modern convenience with original character. Listed Grade II as being of historic and architectural interest, the cottage, as the name suggests, is approached through a pair of white gates leading to a parking area and a delightfully secluded courtyard garden beyond.

Approaching from the rear, the entrance hall with stairs to the first floor leads to a cloakroom (with the boiler) and into the impressive dual-aspect kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of base and eye-level units, cupboards, drawers and shelves with inset sink and drainer and a range of Neff appliances including a multifunction oven, combination oven with microwave and grill, and an induction hob. There is also space and plumbing for a washing machine, as well as built-in storage and room at the far end for dining.

The kitchen leads to the surprisingly light and spacious double aspect sitting room with a fireplace at one end fitted with a woodburner. An adjoining study with stable door provides an ideal work-from-home space, with built-in shelving and windows to the side and rear.

On the first floor, there are two access points to the loft and a generous built-in storage cupboard. The principal bedroom is really special, with a vaulted ceiling and double aspect, it also has a fitted wardrobe. There are two further bedrooms, including a double with exposed red brick fireplace and built-in storage, and a dual-aspect third bedroom. The family bathroom comprises a large shower enclosure, W.C., vanity unit with wash basin, heated towel rail, and window to the rear.

A gravelled courtyard behind the gates provides off-road parking whilst a useful detached garage/workshop complete with inspection pit is to one side with light and power, and a versatile guest suite/studio space above, with Velux windows and a shower room. The garden is landscaped with mature planting and provides a tranquil outdoor retreat.

Location

Great Chesterford is a charming village approximately 3.6 miles north of the market town of Saffron Walden and approximately 11.2 miles south of the world famous University city of Cambridge.

There are a range of shopping facilities are available in Saffron Walden and Cambridge, including a market in Saffron Walden that takes place weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays. For the rail commuter, Great Chesterford (approximately 0.7 miles) offers services to London Liverpool Street from an hour and Cambridge from as quick as 15 minutes. Great Chesterford is located just approximately 1.3 miles from the M11 (J9), granting access to the A11 to the north and the M25 and Stansted Airport to the south.

Primary schooling is available at Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy, and in Saffron Walden at St Marys' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School. Secondary schooling is available in Saffron Walden at Saffron Walden County High School and sixth form colleges in Cambridge at Hills and Long Road. Further independent schooling is available for all ages in Cambridge such as The Perse, The Stephen Perse Foundation, The Leys and St Faiths.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,308 sq ft



Additional Info

The neighbouring property, 'Mortimors', retains a right of way to access the front gate for bins and bicycles

Cottage – gas fired central heating

Guest suite/studio – electric heaters

The guest suite is in council tax band A