Hill Road, Hempstead, Nr Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10

YEOMAN COTTAGE is set behind a tree-lined approach and is an enchanting detached Grade II Listed home, immediately capturing the imagination with a distinctive pink facade and its timeless character. The property sits beautifully within its generous plot of about 0.6 of an acre, framed by tall trees and landscaped gardens that provide privacy and year-round interest. Traditional pitched roofs and characterful windows enhance the warm cottage-style aesthetic.

The main residence is rich in period charm featuring exposed timber beams and brick fireplaces. A welcoming entrance hall with traditional brick flooring leads to a spacious study, ground floor WC and staircase rising to the first floor. The formal dining room provides an impressive entertaining space complete with a striking brick fireplace and large leaded windows overlooking the grounds. A small lobby leads through to a generously proportioned sitting room with further exposed timbers, feature fireplace and delightful garden views. The farmhouse-style kitchen/breakfast room offers ample cabinetry and workspace and space for free-standing appliances. The kitchen is fitted with an Aga and has a very useful pantry. In addition, there is a separate utility and boot room.

Upstairs, a spacious landing leads to a range of well proportioned bedrooms (two inter-connecting), each enjoying charming outlooks and character features including exposed timbers and sloping ceilings. The principal bedroom is particularly generous and benefits from a walk-in wardrobe. There are two family bathrooms; one fitted with a 3-piece suite, the other comprising WC, wash basin and shower cubicle.

OUTSIDE, a sweeping block paved driveway leads to a substantial courtyard offering extensive parking. This area provides access to a useful range of outbuildings including two garages/workshops with storage space and an excellent heated shed/office/studio (approx. 28ft x 12ft). In addition there is a one bedroom self-contained annexe finished to a high standard.

The generous grounds offer a high degree of privacy to the front with extensive lawns to either side of the driveway. A spacious rear garden provides areas for outdoor entertaining with lawn and seating areas, flowerbeds and an extensive range of mature trees and shrubs.

HEMPSTEAD has many period houses, cottages and a fine church. The market town of Saffron Walden lies some 7 miles from the village with an extensive range of social, recreational and educational facilities. There is access to the M11 (J9) and Audley End mainline railway station lies some 9 miles away providing regular services to London’s Liverpool St. The village of Steeple Bumpstead is about 3 miles away with a garage/filing station, post office and village shop. The City of Cambridge lies 17 miles away.