East Street, Saffron Walden, CB10

As vendors sole agent, Keller Williams are proud to present to the market this beautiful 1650s built cottage in the heart of Saffron Walden

Overlooking the common in the centre of town, this property has a rich history. Rumoured to have been built to house Cromwell's soldiers, it started life as one room downstairs and one upstairs with the dining room being added in the next 150 years. The kitchen was then added in the 1800s and the bathroom in the 1980s. The summer house was originally included in the grounds of the boys school and was in fact the chapel for the school.

In more recent times the property has been heavily modernised whilst still in keeping with its charm and character with the addition of a new kitchen, bathroom and double glazed windows and doors. The roof has even been updated from tiles to slate.

The stunning cottage boasts a feature fireplace in the main reception room, large built-in wardrobes in the bedroom and an amazingly sized garden considering how central this property is in town, with off street parking, which isn’t common on East Street.

Finally, a benefit of this property is its location. Overlooking the common, this cottage comes with great views and is only a short walk into town where there are plenty of independent shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs and other amenities. In terms of transport, Saffron Walden is located on the M11 corridor, just 20 minutes south of Cambridge and an hour north of London. Stansted airport is also just 25 minutes away, all accessible from Audley End train station. Saffron Walden also benefits from outstanding primary and secondary schools. This all speaks as to why Saffron Walden was recently voted as the best place to live in the UK.

A viewing is highly recommended in order to fully understand the beauty of this cottage on East Street.