Mount Pleasant Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11

Handsome detached Victorian home with well-balanced accommodation

Description

Mount Pleasant Road is approached via an ornate gateway and pathway, leading through a sheltered lawned front garden with established hedging and a retaining wall, occupying a prime Saffron Walden location. On entering the property, the welcoming entrance hall sets the tone with its leaded part-glazed front door, tiled flooring, ornate coving and striking stained-glass skylight windows, together with built-in storage. There are two elegant reception rooms, both rich in period detailing. The sitting room enjoys a bay window to the side and displays original features including wood panelling, deep skirting boards, picture rails, exposed floorboards and an attractive Victorian fireplace with a decorative tiled surround, flanked by fitted cupboards and shelving. The family room provides a more informal living space, featuring a fireplace with a log-burning stove, wood-effect flooring and glazed doors opening directly onto the courtyard.

The kitchen and dining area form the heart of the home and are beautifully presented in a traditional style, fitted with a comprehensive range of base and wall units topped with solid wood worktops and incorporating a Butler sink. Integrated appliances include an electric oven with gas hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Slate-effect flooring, a Victorian-style ceiling drying rack and ample fitted storage enhance both practicality and charm. The adjoining dining area is flooded with natural light from a glazed lantern roof and side windows, with bi-fold doors opening onto the enclosed rear courtyard. Additional ground floor accommodation includes a well-appointed shower room with a vanity basin and walk-in shower, along with a separate cloakroom. The lower ground floor comprises a dry-lined and carpeted basement room with built-in desk and storage, providing a versatile space suitable for home working.

On the first floor, the spacious landing leads to three well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes and exposed wooden floorboards, while the remaining bedrooms also offer generous accommodation, one with further built-in storage. The family bathroom is fitted with a three-piece suite including a bath with shower over, complimented by part-tiled walls and three striking Gothic-style leaded windows which provide both character and natural light.

To the rear of the property lies a generous walled courtyard garden, accessed directly from both the kitchen/dining room and family room, with planted borders and a high degree of privacy. A side gate provides additional access, and there is useful external storage with power, as well as a garden shed. Off-street parking for two vehicles further enhances the appeal of this centrally located and characterful home.

Location

Mount Pleasant Road is a well-established road located just 0.5 mile from the town centre. The town centre offers a wide arrange of amenities, including a popular market which takes place every Tuesday and Saturday, various independent shops and a Waitrose grocery shop.

This property is located 0.6 miles from the sought after Saffron Walden County High school (incorporating Saffron Hall and Saffron Screen – both very popular local venues for music and theatre events throughout the year). Dame Bradbury's is 1.3 miles away and feeds into The Stephen Perse Foundation in Cambridge (15 miles away approx.) where there is an even broader range of independent schools available for all ages.

For commuters, Audley End station is located 2.7 miles from the property, and provides regular services to London’s Liverpool Street from 55 minutes. The M11 can be accessed at junction 9, Stump Cross, and gives access to the south towards Stansted Airport (13.6 miles approx.) and London.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 1,428 sq ft