Church End, Ashdon, Saffron Walden

A stunning Grade II Listed residence set in an enviable position within this sought-after and picturesque village. The property has been enlarged and extensively refurbished to a very high standard, with landscaped gardens and ample off-street parking.

The highly regarded village of Ashdon has its own excellent primary school, nursery school, inn, church and garage. The market town of Saffron Walden with its excellent shopping, schooling and recreational facilities including an 18 hole golf course and leisure centre with swimming pool is 3 miles away. Audley End mainline station offering a commuter service into London's Liverpool Street is 5 miles distant and the nearest M11 access point at Stump Cross (junction 9 south only) is 7 miles away.

The Old Vicarage - The Old Vicarage is set in a stunning and tucked away location within the village with beautiful views over the Church and grounds. The property has been enlarged and extensively refurbished to a very high standard and was carried out by local craftsmen.

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - Glazed oak entrance door with adjoining double glazed window and staircase rising to the first floor with fitted understairs storage area, exposed timbers, limestone flooring with underfloor heating, open plan to the kitchen/dining room, doors to cloakroom and utility room..

Kitchen/Dining Room - An impressive room with part-vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers and limestone flooring with underfloor heating. The kitchen comprises an extensive range of base and eye level units with solid oak work surface and matching central island with quartz work surface and breakfast bar, also incorporating Villeroy & Boch Belfast sink, integrated dishwasher, two integrated fridges, integrated freezer, water softener, range cooker with gas point, exposed timbers. The room enjoys a good degree of natural lighting via glazed double doors with adjoining windows and bi-fold doors leading to the terrace with views over the garden. Doors to adjoining reception rooms.

Sitting Room - Windows to two aspects with views over the gardens and Church, inglenook fireplace with exposed brickwork, hearth, log burning stove and original bread oven. Door to:-

Original Entrance Hall - Timber door with decorative leaded window and porch over with views and access through to the Church grounds, exposed brickwork and floor, further door to:-

Family Room - A dual aspect room with windows to the rear and side aspects with views over the Church and gardens, exposed brick fireplace with gas point for fire (currently not in use), fitted storage, exposed timbers.

Utility Room - Comprising work surface with space for tumble dryer and washing machine below, fitted cupboards, stainless steel sink unit, fitted shelving and window overlooking the terrace, limestone flooring with underfloor heating.

Cloakroom - Comprising low level WC, wash hand basin, limestone flooring with underfloor heating and window.

First Floor -

Landing - Window and Velux skylight providing a good degree of natural lighting, exposed timbers and built-in airing cupboard housing a large pressurised hot water cylinder.

Bedroom 1 - An impressive room with vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers, window with glorious views over the Church and grounds, fireplace with exposed brickwork (currently not in use) and fitted storage. Door to:-

En Suite - Refitted suite comprising shower enclosure, low level WC, wash hand basin, part-tiled walls and flooring, underfloor heating, heated towel rail and exposed timbers.

Bedroom 2 - Window overlooking the Church and grounds, vaulted ceiling with upper storage area and exposed timbers.

Bathroom - Refitted suite comprising panelled bath with independent shower over, low level WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, exposed timbers, tiled flooring and obscure glazed window.

Bedroom 3 - Window overlooking the garden and terrace with part views over the countryside and a magnolia tree, access to the attic space.

Bedroom 4 - Window to the side aspect overlooking the garden, exposed timbers.

Shower Room - Suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin, tiled shower enclosure, heated towel rail, tiled flooring and window.

Outside - The Old Vicarage is set in a stunning, private and tucked away location in the village with countryside views and attractive walks on the doorstep. The front of the property overlooks the Church and grounds. There is vehicular access to the rear of the property from Walden Road which leads to a gravel driveway with picket fencing providing ample off-street parking and access to the detached garage. The gardens have been landscaped and are mainly laid to lawn with a sweeping gravelled path, in turn leading to an extensive natural stone terrace which is ideal for al fresco entertaining. In addition, there are mature trees and shrubs. The garden wraps around the side of the property, in turn leading to the Church and grounds.

Planning Permission - The Old Vicarage has approved planning permission for an attractive replacement garage with studio/storage above (planning reference UTT/1943/10/FUL). Works have commenced holding the planning approval in perpetuity. A subsequent application (planning reference UTT/1152/11/FUL) was approved for a larger garage and studio. This planning approval has now lapsed.

Viewings - By appointment through the Agents.