Lower Pond Street, Duddenhoe End, Nr Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11

THE OLD BARN is an absolutely delightful Grade II Listed semi detached period home of individual style and character tucked away in this cluster of barn conversions which create a most attractive courtyard-style setting. The property contains a multitude of period features including exposed beams and timbers, vaulted ceilings and fireplaces, all of which complement the beautifully presented interior.

The front door opens into an entrance hall where stairs rise to the first floor and a ground floor cloakroom sits off to one side. The sitting room is a most attractive room with a semi vaulted ceiling with galleried living space above, exposed beams and timbers, exposed brick double-sided fireplace and double doors opening to outside. The sitting room links to an adjoining dining area which has a window to the rear, exposed brick fireplace and a separate entrance door. The kitchen is well appointed and fitted with wooden worktops and an abundance of storage cupboards complemented by a number of integrated appliances including fridge and freezer, washing machine and dishwasher and a cooking range. The room features a semi vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers and 3 windows on two sides. Ground floor bedroom 2 has a window to the front and double doors looking out to the rear and is used currently by the owners as a home office.

Upstairs, the first floor landing features exposed beams and timbers and leads to the main double bedroom - a particularly impressive room with a semi vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and timbers and "hidden" storage cupboards. An extremely well appointed bathroom contains a 4-piece suite which includes a free-standing bath and separate shower cubicle, whilst the galleried reception area overlooks the sitting room and provides a modest area which could serve a variety of purposes.

OUTSIDE, the property is approached by a shared gravel driveway which leads to the double car-port and incorporates secure internal storage. The front garden area contains a range of well established plants and shrubs, bordered by trimmed hedgerow. The gardens to the rear are a particularly impressive feature of the property containing a secluded paved patio area, lawn and a variety of flowerbeds and borders stocked with numerous plants and shrubs. Brick laid pathways lead through the garden which is divided into two sections with the rear area set out with vegetable plots, a greenhouse and fruit cages.

DUDDENHOE END is a small hamlet which is approximately 6 miles from the market town of Saffron Walden, and ten miles distant from the market town of Royston. Audley End Station (London's Liverpool Street) lies some 5 miles from the hamlet. Duddenhoe End has a thatched church and is surrounded by Essex farmland.