4 Bed Detached House For Sale

Exceptional and beautifully presented Grade II listed village home occupying a wonderful position in this picturesque village situated just six miles from the popular market town of Saffron Walden. With superb access to mainline railway station.

- Saffron Walden – approx. 6 miles
- Newport – approx. 2 miles
- Audley End mainline railway station – approx. 4 miles
- Cambridge – approx. 19 miles

• 3 Reception rooms & study
• Kitchen/breakfast room
• Utility & ground floor cloakroom
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Ample off-road parking
• South-facing garden

Description:

May House is a delightful Grade II listed detached four bedroom family home which has been meticulously renovated and reconfigured to the highest standard by the current owner. The property occupies an elevated position in the heart of this highly sought-after village with ample off-road parking, south-facing gardens with countryside views and is offered with no onward chain.

The accommodation on offer comprises on the ground floor of a spacious entrance hall with a Travertine tiled floor, Inglenook fireplace, exposed timbers, cloakroom with W.C and wash hand basin, stairs rising to the first floor and doors to the adjoining rooms. A generous sitting room is filled with character with exposed timbers and Inglenook fireplace with recently installed wood burning stove. There is an impressive, vaulted garden room set off the sitting room providing a tranquil yet versatile space, with Amtico flooring and double doors opening to one of the two courtyards.

The wonderful, open plan kitchen/breakfast room is the real hub of the home filled with natural light from windows to the side and rear and double doors leading to a kitchen garden courtyard. The hand crafted, bespoke kitchen is fitted with a matching range of wall and base, in frame units with a complementary quartz worktop with double butler sink incorporated. There is a range of integrated appliances including a dishwasher, induction hob, double oven and wine fridge. There is space for an American style fridge/freezer. There is currently a flexible breakfast bar providing additional preparation space and superb dining area. Off from the kitchen is a utility room with natural brick flooring, space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer with wooden worksurface over and butler sink incorporated. The ground floor is completed by a study with natural wood flooring and window to front aspect.

The first-floor landing provides access to the loft hatch, exposed chimney breast, four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The principal bedroom is a generous, dual aspect room with views out onto the garden and countryside beyond and
built in storage cupboard. A second double room has window to front aspect and built in storage cupboard. Bedroom three is a double room with window to front aspect and built in storage cupboard. The fourth bedroom is a good size with window to front aspect and built in storage cupboard.

The recently reconfigured family bathroom is a particular feature of the property with a roll top bath, double shower enclosure, vanity unit with sink unit incorporated, W.C and wash hand basin. An additional shower room is also fitted to a high standard with double shower enclosure, W.C, wash hand basin and heated towel rail.

Outside:

To the front of the property is a large, gravelled driveway providing ample parking for a good number of cars. Gated pedestrian access to both sides of the house lead to the attractive south-facing rear garden. There is the added benefit of a shed within the courtyard off the kitchen with steps leading up to the rest of the garden, which is predominantly laid to lawn. The rear garden has an abundance of well-stocked flower beds and borders with mature shrubs and trees. There is also a useful timber garden shed. A wrap-around patio provides an ideal space for outdoor entertaining and al-fresco dining.

Location:

Widdington is an attractive village set in lovely, rolling countryside just two miles from the popular village of Newport with its good range of amenities including mainline railway station with regular service to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street. The market town of Saffron Walden is just 6 miles away with its thriving twice weekly market, excellent range of shops, leisure facilities, coffee bars and restaurants. There is a public house and a primary school in the village and Widdington is in the catchment area for the highly renowned Joyce Frankland Academy (formerly Newport Free Grammer School). Further amenities are available in Bishops Stortford and there is fast and easy access to Stansted Airport.

Additional Information:

Tenure: Freehold

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Fast broadband.

Local Authority: Uttlesford District Council

Council Tax: Band F

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents, Carter Jonas