Landscape View, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11

Immaculately presented and beautifully refurbished family home

Description

Arriving at 12 Landscape View, the approach across the gravel drive is defined by bespoke corten-style fencing and matching gates against a green render and dark windows creates a unique entrance. A custom-built, extra-height aluminium front door opens into a hallway filled with light, offering the first glimpse of the home’s carefully considered finishes.

The ground floor unfolds with oak herringbone flooring and underfloor heating beneath throughout. To the left, the sitting room feels generous in scale thanks to full-height doors large picture window and large bay. A freestanding Stovax Studio fire provides a contemporary focal point. Moving through glazed doors to the right of the hall you arrive in the open-plan kitchen and dining space. Here, a dramatic Sahara Noir porcelain waterfall island anchors a sleek Italian kitchen, fitted with premium appliances including steam and conventional ovens, an induction hob with discreet extraction, and integrated fridge/freezer. Full-width Sunflex sliding doors open flush to the garden, blurring the line between inside and out and allowing the dining space to spill directly onto the terrace. A practical utility room sits just off the kitchen, with further built-in storage, an additional freezer, and a Worcester Bosch boiler (2021) paired with a water softener.

Upstairs, the first floor offers four comfortable bedrooms, one of which benefits from an en suite and a family bathroom, both thoughtfully finished with modern fittings and electric underfloor heating. The sense of light continues with bespoke LED profiles and feature lighting guiding across the landings. Rising to the second floor, the principal suite feels like a retreat in its own right. Sliding doors open once again with Sunflex’s ultra-slim system, giving far-reaching views across the garden. A striking en suite bathroom echoes the kitchen design, lined in Sahara Noir porcelain with a freestanding bath and walk-in shower. Across the landing, a mezzanine study benefits from its own hardwired internet connection and standalone power supply — ideal for those who work from home.

Smart heating and lighting controls run throughout, with a Nest safety system, Blink security, and wiring already in place for an EV charger.

Outside, the garden stretches away from the house in two wide tiers of lawn framed by mature planting, offering plenty of space for entertaining and relaxation. There is also a garden room with full power and water connected, making an ideal space for working from home, as well as some useful sheds for storage.

Location

Landscape View is situated in the south of the popular, medieval market town of Saffron Walden, also recently named the best place to live in the UK by The Sunday Times. The town has an abundance of amenities on offer, including Saffron Hall, a concert hall which hosts regular music events throughout the year and also incorporates Saffron Screen cinema. There are various green spaces including The Common, and Audley End House and Gardens is situated 1.5 miles away from the property.

For everyday grocery shopping, Saffron Walden has a Tesco superstore, a Waitrose, and an Aldi supermarket towards the outskirts of the town. There is also a popular market that takes place every Tuesday and Saturday.

Saffron Walden has the Saffron Walden County High School and Dame Bradbury’s School which feeds into the Stephen Perse Foundation in Cambridge. There are also further independent schools available in the city of Cambridge, which is situated 14.8 miles to the north.

For the commuter, Audley End station provides regular services to Cambridge (in as little as 15 minutes approx.) and to London Liverpool Street (in 54 minutes approx.). The M11 (Junction 9a) gives access to the south towards London Stansted Airport (11.9 miles away approx.) and to London.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,225 sq ft