Ashdon, Saffron Walden

A delightful and picturesque Grade II Listed detached thatched cottage in the centre of a sought-after village. The property hosts a wealth of period features, together with a contemporary oak framed vaulted reception room and detached two storey studio.

Ground Floor -

Timber entrance door to:

Sitting Room - Dual aspect room with window to the front overlooking the High Street and window to the rear overlooking the garden. Open fireplace with exposed brickwork, exposed timbers, tiled flooring with underfloor heating and understairs storage cupboard. The room could also be used as a dining room.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Fitted with a range of base and eye level units with composite stone worktop, sink unit, four ring hob, Rayburn oven providing cooking facility, central heating and hot water, integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer and free-standing washing machine, space for tumble dryer and wine cooler. Brick chimneybreast and exposed timbers, windows overlooking the High Street and garden and a glazed stable door providing access to the garden and terrace.

Study/Snug - A dual aspect room with bay window to the front and further window to the side. Fireplace with tiled hearth and oak bressumer, exposed timbers, bespoke fitted shelving and bookcases and tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Doorway to:

Inner Hallway - A more recent, oak framed addition to the cottage, transforming the living area by linking to the vaulted reception room. Full height double glazed panels with views over the garden, tiled flooring with underfloor heating and double glazed door to:

Vaulted Reception Room - A stunning room with exposed oak framing, tiled flooring with underfloor heating, a number of double glazed panels providing an excellent degree of natural light and two sets of doors opening to the garden and terrace. There is potential, if required, to form a link to the detached studio, subject to relevant approval.

Cloakroom - Comprising WC and wash basin.

First Floor -

Landing - Window to the front aspect, exposed timbers and timber doors to adjoining rooms.

Bedroom 1 - Windows to the side and front aspects, exposed timbers, brick chimney breast, wash basin and airing cupboard.

Bedroom 2 - There are two steps over a tie-beam into the room. Window to the side aspect, exposed timbers and brick chimneybreast.

Bedroom 3 - Window to the rear aspect, exposed timbers and further leaded window from the landing providing natural light.

Shower Room - Comprising shower enclosure, low level WC, pedestal wash basin, exposed timbers, brick chimneybreast and window to the rear aspect overlooking the garden.

Detached Studio - In addition to the main house is an excellent studio stable conversion. The building provides a variety of uses from home office, studio, workshop or annexe. The conversion incorporated insulated walls, lighting, electrics, networking from the main house and heating. The studio comprises:

Studio - Glazed stable door from the side aspect and garden, window to the side aspect, exposed timbers, electric panel heater and internal timber door to:

Hallway - A pair of glazed double doors opening to the garden and providing a secondary entrance. Staircase rising to the first floor and further timber door to:

Shower Room - Comprising shower enclosure, low level WC, pedestal wash basin and exposed timbers.

First Floor -

Bedroom - Please note that the central peak of the ceiling measures 6'4". Windows to either end, skylight, exposed timbers and floorboards.

Outside - The property is set in the centre of this picturesque and highly sought-after village. To the left hand side of the property is a gravel driveway, in turn leading to the parking area. The garden incorporates a large paved terrace, ideal for al fresco entertaining, with gravelled pathways, flower and shrub borders and raised sleeper beds. Steps and path lead to the rear of the garden with a gate to the parking area and a large storage area.

There is a pedestrian right of access for the neighbouring property over the driveway of Moss Cottage.

Viewings - By appointment through the Agents.