Waterside Place, Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11

Property

This beautifully presented detached family home offers extensive and versatile living accommodation, with the exciting potential to create a detached annexe. The ground floor features three well-proportioned reception rooms, a stunning kitchen/breakfast/family and dining room fitted to a high standard, and a separate utility/laundry room. Upstairs, the principal suite boasts a dressing room and en-suite, while a second double bedroom also benefits from an en-suite. Three further bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroom. To the front, a generous driveway provides parking for several vehicles. The rear of the property offers a beautifully landscaped private garden, designed with superb entertaining spaces—perfect for both relaxing and hosting. A large detached double garage, complete with kitchen and toilet facilities, presents excellent potential for conversion into annexe accommodation or an additional living space.

Setting

This attractive family home enjoys an elevated position with far-reaching countryside views, just off the main high street in the sought-after Essex village of Newport. Ideally located, it is within easy walking distance of a range of local amenities, including primary and secondary schools, pubs, restaurants, shops, and a post office. The property is also just a short stroll from Newport’s mainline railway station, providing excellent commuter links to London Liverpool Street and Cambridge. Perfectly positioned between the bustling market towns of Bishop’s Stortford and Saffron Walden—both offering a wider selection of amenities—the village also benefits from excellent transport connections, with Stansted International Airport and the M11 reachable in around 20 minutes by car.

Accommodation

A solid front door opens into a bright and welcoming entrance hallway, where a turned staircase rises to the first floor. To the front of the property are two charming reception rooms, each with a bay window. To the right, a versatile snug/dining room provides a cosy retreat, while to the left, a spacious office offers the ideal work-from-home environment. The main sitting room, positioned at the rear, enjoys French doors opening onto the garden and terrace, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. From the hallway, a further door leads into the show-stopping bespoke kitchen/breakfast/family and dining room. Beautifully appointed with bespoke wall and base units, a central island incorporating a gas hob and breakfast bar, and stylish Amtico flooring, this is truly the heart of the home. The family area boasts a vaulted ceiling with skylights and French doors to the garden, while the dining area also features French doors, filling the space with natural light. A separate (truncated)

Outside

To the front, a generous driveway provides parking for several vehicles and leads to a substantial detached double garage with an electric door, power and water, kitchen, and toilet facilities—offering excellent potential for conversion to an annexe (STPP). Gated access on both sides of the property opens to the beautifully landscaped rear garden. Designed for both relaxation and entertaining, it features superb terrace areas ideal for outdoor dining, while the remainder is laid to lawn with well-stocked shrub borders, creating a private and attractive setting.

Services

Gas central heating, mains drainage, water & electricity are connected and the property also benefits from being fitted with Solar panels.

Local Authority

Uttlesford District Council

Council Tax

Tax Band G