Radwinter End, Radwinter, Nr Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10

LITTLEGATES is a stunning period home nestled within the popular hamlet of Radwinter End surrounded by open fields and woodland walks, but within a short drive to both village facilities and Saffron Walden town itself. In recent years, Littlegates has been tastefully extended and now combines the character of a timber framed cottage with the spacious new reception rooms, guest room and master bedroom suite.

The property is entered via an oak framed front porch and leads to a small hallway area with adjacent sun room opening to a stunning 29ft garden room with under-floor heating and French doors opening to the gardens. A ground floor guest bedroom has built-in wardrobes and a twin aspect with views over the front gardens and fields beyond. Adjacent is a stylish bathroom which is fully tiled with a roll-top bath, WC and wash basin inset to a vanity unit. Under-floor heating is fitted throughout the whole of the new extension.

Adjacent to the garden room, a door leads to a study area with exposed timbers and views over the front garden, pond and fields beyond. The spacious sitting room has exposed timbers and a wide inglenook fireplace and a door connects to the dining room and through to the kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with a range of low-level units with granite worktops and a butler sink, an oil fired Rayburn provides for both cooking, water and central heating and there is also an electric 4-ring hob. Appliances include a dishwasher and fridge. Bi-folding doors can be opened up to the rear sun terrace creating a space ideal for entertaining during the summer months. A door leads to a covered side passage which, in turn, leads to an outhouse/utility room. This is fitted with a range of base units with worktops and incorporates a sink with space for tumble-dryer, washing machine, fridge-freezer and fridge.

Upstairs, the first floor is divided into two sections; a solid oak staircase leads to the landing/dressing room area with fitted wardrobes and through to the master bedroom with en suite wet room with under-floor heating. The views from the master bedroom extend over fields to the side and over the beautifully landscaped gardens to the rear. The second staircase from the sitting room leads to the original first floor area which offers a landing, two double bedrooms with garden views and a shower room/WC, plus a small dressing room/nursery.

OUTSIDE, the property is accessed via a 5-bar gate to the large gravelled parking area which provides hard-standing for 4-5 cars and a turning area. The front garden has two small gates and a lavender-lined pathway. An attractive natural pond is located to the front of the cottage.

A large detached barn that was constructed in 1991 provides a double garage (28' 8" x 18' 4") with a side entrance leading to an office (8' 3" x 8' 2") with adjacent cloakroom/WC. Stairs lead to a spacious games room/studio (28' 5" x 13' 2") with a vaulted ceiling, eaves storage cupboards and a Juliet balcony to the front. There are two further lock-up stores attached to the barn; the tool shed (9' 2" x 9' 1") and an alongside storage area (18' 7" x 3' 5").

The well stocked gardens have been beautifully designed and well-tended over the years. The grounds are fully enclosed by post-and-rail fencing and mature hedging. The rear garden commences with a wide sun terrace with fully operational water pump and well, greenhouse and storage shed. Adjacent are well stocked borders and an ornate arrangement of box hedging with pea shingle pathways and rose beds. There are a variety of mature trees and shrubs and a further seating/entertaining area is located at the bottom of the formal gardens offering a wooden summerhouse with light and power. To the bottom of the formal garden, a gate leads to an orchard area with raised beds, log and compost stores.

AGENT'S NOTE: Planning permission has been gained to convert part of the barn into a ground floor one-bedroom annexe - UTT/23/2573/HHF. Retaining the single area and the studio room above.

RADWINTER END is a rural hamlet about 1.5 miles from the village of Radwinter which lies in the north west corner of Essex with a fine old parish church, primary school, and other amenities. The village lies approx. 4.5 miles to the east of the historic market town of Saffron Walden which offers a wide range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. Access to the M11 (southbound) may be gained at Stumps Cross (J9), and Audley End main line station offers regular services to London’s Liverpool Street.