Walden Road, Sewards End, Nr Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10

CAMPIONS is undoubtedly one of the finest examples of a former Hall House dating back to 1420 and this is only the second time it has come to the market in over 70 years. The property has been extremely well maintained and displays some beautiful exposed timbers along with fine Inglenook fireplaces throughout.

Accommodation comprises a principal entrance hall with flagstone flooring leading to the stairs to the first floor and to a cosy family room with multifuel burning stove inset to an Inglenook fireplace with deep fitted cupboards within the chimney recesses. To the right of the hallway is a spacious study overlooking the front gardens with Victorian cast iron fireplace. An inner lobby has a glazed entrance door and leads through to the dining room with twin aspect, Inglenook fireplace with curved brick hearth and original covered salt pots. An inner lobby leads to the impressive sitting room with triple aspect and views over the principal garden areas. A large multifuel burning stove is inset to the fireplace and at the far end of the room are an attractive range of fitted cupboards. An understairs cupboard adjacent to the fireplace provides useful storage.

A 2nd front entrance door leads to a small lobby with flagstone flooring and fitted shelving with an adjacent store and cloak room which also contains a water softener. Alobby leads through to the kitchen/diner which is fitted with a range of solid pine units with black fusion granite work tops incorporating an oil fired AGA with pan rack above. A step leads up to the vaulted dining end of the room with floor to ceiling glazing. French doors open to a relaxing south facing seating area with views over the pond and gardens beyond. There is space for a large American style fridge freezer and the breakfast bar has a built-in drinks fridge and wine rack. There is a large utility cupboard ideal for storage and a small utility room. Adjacent is the cloakroom with corner wash hand basin inset to a vanity unit and low level WC.

There are two staircases leading to the first floor. The one from the dining room leads to an impressive L-shaped landing with exposed chimney breast and fine timbers. The master bedroom is located to the rear of the house, enjoying fabulous views over the grounds and has the most stunning mid-16th Century paintings covering the majority of the walls. Adjacent is a well-appointed bathroom with vaulted ceiling, enamel roll top bath with shower over and radiator with heated towel rail. A spacious dressing room is fully fitted with an excellent range of fitted drawers and wardrobes and there is a small brick fireplace. A shower room is equipped with a corner shower and wash basin inset to a vanity unit and has a heated towel rail. The landing continues on to two more bedrooms with vaulted ceilings

The staircase from the front entrance hallway leads to two more bedrooms with beautiful wide oak floorboards. One of the rooms has a large airing cupboard and an ensuite bathroom with enamel roll top bath with shower over. The second bedroom has another impressive vaulted ceiling and is accessible by either stairway.

Outside, the property is entered via wooden automatic security gates leading to a large shingled driveway. To the front of the house there is an attractive raised brick terrace with a beautiful magnolia tree to one side and a wall of Hydrangeas to the other. The well stocked pond is overlooked by the wrap-around decking area outside the kitchen. Within the grounds there is a wide variety of mature trees including willows and oaks. An impressive 600 year old oak sits imposingly in the meadow adjacent to the paddock. The main gardens are lawned with an abundance of shaped box hedging and climbing roses. The borders are superbly stocked providing a wealth of colour throughout the year.

The outbuildings include a thatched barn which has been stylishly converted into a one bedroom annexe with a storage barn retained at the far end, containing the equipment for the private water supply via a borehole .

The annexe provides an entrance hallway with door to shower room and further door leading to the impressive vaulted kitchen/living/dining room which is fitted with a range of units with wooden work tops and a breakfast bar. Appliances include a washer dryer, electric oven and hob with extractor fan over. French doors lead to a garden terrace. The spacious bedroom has exposed timbers and a twin aspect. The annexe is heated via electric heating.

Further outbuildings consist of an enclosed three bay garage adjacent to a home pub aptly named Ye Old Borehole which is fully equipped with built-in-bar with fridge and sink unit with adjacent WC. A sliding door connects the two so is ideal for entertaining. It also has underfloor heating via Calor gas. To the side of the garaging there are two further stores/ workshops and open fronted three bay parking to the other side.

A recently resurfaced tennis court is tucked away in a sheltered position. A superb Air Source heated outdoor swimming pool and pool house with WC, are located to the rear of the house. There is small orchard, an enclosed vegetable garden, a paddock area and a further large meadow with field shelter. The gardens and patios are equipped with an automated irrigation system. The house also benefits from a 3-Phase electricity supply which, once installed, would allow for the fast charging of electric vehicles.

SEWARDS END is a small north west Essex village with a church and a pleasant mix of new and older properties. Nearby Saffron Walden (approx. 2 miles) offers a wide range of shops, schools, sports centre, Saffron Screen and a golf course. Access to the M11 southbound is approx. 6 miles (Stumps Cross/Gt Chesterford) and the mainline station of Audley End is approx. 4 miles distant (London’s Liverpool Street).