Cambridge Road, Quendon, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11

MANOR HOUSE BARN is a truly exceptional and highly individual family home discreetly placed in this tucked away setting close to the heart of this popular village. The impressive exposed timber frame forms a significant part of the property with dramatic vaulted ceilings and architectural detailing creating a truly unique and impressive living space. The accommodation has been arranged in an "upside down" configuration placing the bedrooms on the ground floor and principal living areas above, making the most of the space available.

An appealing entrance hall immediately creates a sense of the style to follow with galleried living space overhead and double height windows to the front drawing in an abundance of natural light. On the ground floor are 3 well proportioned bedrooms; one currently arranged as a sitting room with fitted bookshelves and glazed door opening to the outside creating flexibility of use which could serve a variety of needs. The principal bedroom has the benefit of its own en suite bathroom which is in addition to the main family bathroom.

Upstairs, the imposing living room is a most impressive space and, undoubtedly, a key focal point of the home. The heavily exposed vaulted timber frame creates a true sense of space and volume incorporating a series of windows and fireplace with wood burning stove. The kitchen/breakfast room sits at one end of this large reception space, fitted with an excellent range of storage cupboards, pantry/larder, worktops, dresser unit and space for a modest table, ideal for informal dining.

In addition to the principal living areas, an adjacent annexe offers great versatility ideal for multi-generational living, guest accommodation or a form of creating potential additional income. The living space provides 3 bedrooms, a shower room, separate bathroom, kitchen and large first floor sitting room which is a lovely bright space having six dormer windows to the front and rear.

OUTSIDE, a 5-bar gate opens into an inner courtyard area, the two buildings creating a broad L-shape. This provides parking space for numerous vehicles and gives access to a double garage. The gardens to the front are laid out predominantly to lawn complemented by well stocked borders, paved areas and a variety of mature shrubs and plants etc.

The larger rear garden is again laid out predominantly to lawn interspersed with flowerbeds and borders, incorporating a vegetable plot, greenhouse and access into a useful studio room. Beyond the formal garden lies a post-and-rail grass paddock with field shelter and summerhouse. In all, the grounds extend to about 0.75 of an acre.

QUENDON is a popular Essex village situated broadly equidistant between the market town of Bishop’s Stortford (6 miles) and Saffron Walden (6 miles). The larger villages of Stansted and Newport, both about 3 miles distant provide a range of facilities, including schools, shops etc. A Key stage 1 & 2 school can also be found at Rickling Green which is a short walk away. Bishop’s Stortford provides a more comprehensive range of amenities. Mainline railway stations can be found at Stansted (incorporating the Stansted Express and Bishop’s Stortford with regular services to London (Liverpool Street). Access to the M11 is on the outskirts of Bishop’s Stortford.