Hempstead, Saffron Walden, Cambridgeshire, CB10

MAIN HOUSE  

ENTRANCE Via a historic and Listed oak front door with modern oak double doors within into the: 

ENTRANCE HALL With oak flooring.
 

 

DRAWING ROOM 23' 0" x 17' 4" (7.01m x 5.28m) A lovely light double aspect room with inglenook fireplace with pamment hearth, exposed timbers and French doors opening to the terrace.

 

SITTING ROOM 17' 0" x 16' 11" (5.18m x 5.16m) A stunning double aspect room featuring an impressive inglenook fireplace with pamment hearth, exposed beams and decorative oak panelling.
 

DINING ROOM 15' 7" x 13' 0" (4.75m x 3.96m) Also featuring an inglenook fireplace, exposed beams, tiled flooring and a cast iron radiator.

 

REAR HALL With tiled flooring and cupboard housing water softener.

 

CLOAKROOM With WC and wash basin.

 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST/DINING ROOM 41' 2" x 28' 9" (12.55m x 8.76m) The hub of the home, this impressive room is filled with natural light enjoying a triple aspect outlook with French doors opening to the gardens. The kitchen is extensively fitted with a bespoke range of shaker units under granite worktops with Belfast sink inset and a large central island with breakfast bar. Appliances include an Aga, electric oven with four ring hob and integrated fridge. There is plumbing for a dishwasher, tiled flooring and an opening leading through to the dining area also with tiled flooring and French doors to the terrace.
 

UTILITY/BOOT ROOM 14' 8" x 17' 3" (4.47m x 5.26m) A multi-purpose room extensively fitted with a range of units and storage cupboards with plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble drier, boiler serving radiators and space for an American style fridge/freezer. Built-in desk/study area, tiled flooring and door leading to the side.

 

CELLAR 17' 0" x 13' 5" (5.18m x 4.09m) A useful area, ideal for the storage of wine. 

FIRST FLOOR  

LANDING A split level landing with storage cupboards and built-in bookcases.
 

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM 17' 3" x 16' 10" (5.26m x 5.13m) A charming double aspect room steeped in history with exposed beams and brick fireplace, double aspect outlook over open countryside. A secret door leads to Bedroom 3 and door to Jack and Jill En-Suite Wet Room With WC, wash basin, shower and heated towel rail.
 

BEDROOM 2 17' 0" x 16' 9" (5.18m x 5.11m) Another generous room with brick fireplace, exposed beams and outlook to the front.

 

BEDROOM 3 17' 5" x 13' 0" (5.31m x 3.96m) A delightful room with vaulted ceiling, built-in dressing table, storage and built-in wardrobe.
 

BATHROOM Tastefully fitted with a white suite comprising, WC, wash basin, freestanding bath with shower over, large walk-in shower and heated towel rail.


 

BEDROOM 4 17' 5" x 13' 0" (5.31m x 3.96m) A cosy room with outlook to the rear and storage cupboard.
 

BATHROOM Fitted with a white WC, wash basin and roll top bath with ball and claw feet with shower over.  

SECOND FLOOR  

LANDING A landing leads to:
 

BEDROOM 5 17' 11" x 11' 10" (5.46m x 3.61m) Exposed beams and views towards open countryside
 

BEDROOM 6 16' 11" x 11' 9" (5.16m x 3.58m) With outlook over the swimming pool.
 

OUTSIDE The property is situated in an idyllic location on a quiet country lane approached by double electric wrought iron gates opening onto a gravel driveway providing extensive parking for several vehicles. The driveway continues to the rear of the property to the Cottage and Stable Yard beyond. The gardens are a wonderful attribute to the property with formal landscaped areas to the front and side incorporating ornate box hedging and yew topiary, colourful flower beds and borders and a variety of mature trees and shrubs. An octagonal gazebo enjoys a delightful outlook over the formal gardens whilst on the other side of the property is an extensively paved terrace, ideal for Alfresco entertaining surrounded by mature rose and peony flower beds set within manicured box hedging. SWIMMING POOL The heated swimming pool sits within a charming walled garden with mature beds and borders and extensive terraces with a SUMMER HOUSE incorporating a hot tub, shower room and plant room. A pathway leads to the All-weather tennis court enclosed by fencing, all offered in excellent condition beyond which a gate opens to the Stable Yard incorporating six loose boxes and TACK ROOM with light, power and water connected and gate leading to the Paddocks.
 

COTTAGE The detached cottage situated to the rear of the property offers potential for multi-generational living or as additional guest accommodation with two ground floor double bedrooms with French doors to the front and a Shower Room with WC, wash basin, tiled shower cubicle and a heated towel rail, whilst on the first floor is a SELF-CONTAINED APARTMENT featuring a Sitting/Dining Room with Kitchenette offering stainless steel sink, electric oven and four ring hob, plumbing for a dishwasher and integrated fridge. A separate Double Bedroom with countyside views and Bathroom offering a WC, wash basin, roll top bath with ball and claw feet, tiled shower cubicle and heated towel rail.
In all about 6.65 acres.
 

SERVICES Main water and drainage. Main electricity connected. Oil-fired heating. Note None of these services have been tested by the agent.

LOCAL AUTHORITY Uttlesford District Council. Council Tax Band: H, £4,085.79 per annum.

EPC RATING N/A

TENURE Freehold

VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment through DAVID BURR.

NOTICE Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these sales details, they are for guidance purposes only and prospective purchasers or lessees are advised to seek their own professional advice as well as to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. No representation or warranty whatsoever is made in relation to this property by David Burr or its employees nor do such sales details form part of any offer of contract.