Wenden Road, Arkesden, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11

Handsome period home in an exceptional setting with outbuildings and no onward chain

Description

Occupying a glorious elevated position amidst mature grounds and enjoying far-reaching views across the rolling north Essex countryside, The Old Vicarage is an impressive former parish house of considerable character, offering a rare opportunity to restore and enhance a distinguished country residence in one of the area's most desirable villages.

Approached via a sweeping gravel driveway, the house sits comfortably within about 1.47 acres of gardens and grounds, surrounded by established trees and open pasture. Constructed principally in red brick beneath a pitched tiled roof, the property displays attractive period architecture and retains a wealth of original features, including exposed beams, fireplaces and generously proportioned rooms, all of which contribute to its enduring appeal.

Extending to approximately 4,420 sq ft, the principal accommodation is arranged over three floors and provides excellent family living space. The reception rooms are particularly well balanced, comprising a living room, dining room, and family room, alongside a striking garden room with panoramic views over the gardens. The kitchen and ancillary rooms offer scope for reconfiguration and modernisation, creating the potential for a superb family hub.

The bedroom accommodation is arranged over the first and second floors and includes six/seven bedrooms, some of which are served by en suite bathrooms, with further family bathrooms serving the remaining bedrooms. The layout offers considerable flexibility and lends itself equally well to family occupation or multi-generational living.

The gardens and grounds are a defining feature of the property. Expansive lawns are interspersed with mature trees, established borders and areas of natural planting, creating an atmosphere of complete privacy and tranquillity.

A significant range of ancillary buildings compliments the house, extending to approximately 2,195 sq ft. These include garages, workshops, stores and a self-contained annexe, offering excellent flexibility for guest accommodation, home working, hobbies or further development, subject to the necessary consents.

The Old Vicarage, which can be seen in greater detail on the attached floorplan presents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a substantial period house of genuine charm with extensive grounds, useful outbuildings and exceptional potential, offered to the market with no onward chain.

Location

Arkesden is a picturesque village in Essex, offering a quintessential English countryside experience. The village features a popular traditional pub, The Axe and Compasses, as well as a village hall which hosts various events throughout the year from fitness classes to quiz nights, a recreational ground and a church. The market town of Saffron Walden is approximately 5 miles away with further amenities available including grocery shops, cafes and restaurants. There is a thriving market which takes place every Tuesday and Saturday in the market square.

Arkesden sits in catchment for Clavering Primary School and Joyce Frankland Academy for secondary schooling in Newport. There are also further schools available within the independent sector for all ages, including Dame Bradbury's in Saffron Walden which feeds into the Stephen Perse Foundation school in the historic university city of Cambridge (17.2 miles).

For the commuter, Audley End station is 3.1 miles away and provides regular services to London Liverpool Street and Tottenham Hale (with journeys taking from 50 minutes approx.) and Cambridge (20 mins approx.).

For road travel, the village is accessible via the B1038, which connects to the larger A120 and M11 roads, facilitating straightforward journeys to London, Cambridge and Stansted Airport (12 miles).

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 4,420 sq ft


Acreage: 1.47 Acres