Old School Building, Mount Pleasant Road, CB11

THE FORMER FRIENDS SCHOOL, PHASE 1 LAUNCHING MAY 2026… CALL TODAY TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT FOR OUR EXLUSIVE LAUNCH EVENT

Join us for the exclusive launch of the first 10 plots in the beautifully restored Old School Building here at The Waldens.

Across our launch weekend you will have early access to view the floorplans for our unique first 10 plots, with brochures and information cards available to take away with you. Our 1 bedroom show home in the maple building will also be available for viewing. Please note, the show home for the Old School will not be available to view until late summer 2026.

Nibbles and refreshments will also be available.

The Old School House is a carefully considered conversion of the former Friends School building, breathing new life into a historic landmark while preserving its character and charm. This exceptional renovation delivers a collection of apartments that blend heritage architecture with contemporary design and modern living. Set within the wider Waldens community, The Old School House offers a lifestyle defined by quality, individuality and a strong sense of place, ideal for buyers seeking something beyond the ordinary.

A total of 52 unique apartments are being created within the repurposed Old School House. Each offering its own individual layout and character, with private entrances to selected plots. No two apartments are quite the same, making each home feel distinctive and personal. The building offers one, two and three-bedroom apartments with a variety of layouts shaped by the original building’s architecture.

Life at The Old School House has been designed to feel relaxed, social and well-connected with an exclusive residents’ lounge, concierge service, tennis courts and multi-use games area.

All apartments come with a long lease length of 999 years.

Our properties all come with exceptional finishes, including:

Leicht German-designed kitchen with soft close doors and drawers

Quartz worktops with upstand

Fully integrated Bosch appliances including fridge/freezer, oven, microwave oven, induction hob and extractor

Fully integrated Bosch dishwasher

Free-standing Bosch washing machine and tumble dryer in utility cupboard

Amtico Spacia wide plank flooring to hallway, kitchen/dining area (including storage cupboard) and cloakrooms

Carpet to all bedrooms

Fully fitted wardrobe to bedroom one

Tiled flooring to bathroom

Fully fitted bathrooms with chrome fixtures & fittings & ROCA furniture

10 year new home warranty

The Old School House dates back to 1879, the magnificent buildings and grounds are being restored and reimagined to invent a new way to live, blending both new & old architecture to create a tranquil oasis in the historic town of Saffron Walden.

A combination of apartments & houses has been thoughtfully planned creating a new community. The landscaped grounds will provide tennis courts and a multi-use games area with a network of footpaths and a pond for residence to enjoy.

The Waldens is within catchment of Saffron Walden County High School (outstanding) and other top educational facilities.

Saffron Walden is steeped in history, with beautiful architecture and a busy High Street filled with coffee shops, pubs and restaurants and the added convenience of a town centre Waitrose. Close to Audley End train station with excellent links to London and Cambridge, Saffron Walden is perfectly positioned surrounded by stunning countryside.

From Audley End Train Station

Cambridge - 15 minutes

London Liverpool Street - 56 minutes

From The Waldens by Foot

Saffron Walden Town Centre – 10 minutes

The Railway Arms Pub – 6 minutes

From The Waldens by Car

Audley End Train Station – 6 minutes

Cambridge – 30 minutes

Disclaimer - all photos shown are from similar house types are and for illustrative purposes only. All measurements are for guidance only and are subject to change during construction, they should not be used for carpet sizes, appliance spaces or items of furniture