West Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11

A handsome, double-fronted Victorian townhouse with spacious and versatile accommodation.

Description

4 West Road, also known as 'The Old Manse’, is a substantial townhouse with well-proportioned reception rooms with high ceilings. Spanning three floors with up to eight bedrooms the property provides versatile accommodation with further potential and has delightful mature private rear gardens together with a double length garage and off-street parking. Having been in the same ownership for over 30 years, this is a rare opportunity to buy a spacious detached town house which is positioned towards one end of this sought-after residential street with views over the town towards the Church. Extending to approximately 3,491 sq ft, there are a variety of grand period features including ornate cornicing and ceiling roses, fireplaces, sash windows and panelled doors. Approaching via the gated path, the impressive front door is flanked by two double storey bays. This leads to a wide entrance hall with a central arch, a staircase with original stained glass window and doors to both principal reception rooms. The drawing and dining rooms both have intricate cornicing, deep bay windows and fireplaces. Beyond the staircase is a sitting/garden room with French doors to the terrace and garden.

The L-shaped kitchen/breakfast room, with gas fired Aga, has French doors to the terrace and space for a breakfast table. It is fitted with painted floor and wall units incorporating glazed china cupboards and a shelved larder. Integrated appliances include a fridge, freezer, electric oven, and a four ring gas hob with an extractor fan, with additional space for a dishwasher and washing machine. Adjacent to the kitchen is a cloakroom with storage and a WC (incorporating the boiler). The cellar is accessed from the rear of the entrance hall and incorporates the water cylinder, with space for a freezer and further storage space.

On the first floor level are four bedrooms and the family shower room. The principal bedroom to the front with its bay window has a range of built-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room with tiled shower cubicle. A second double room to the front also has a bay window and built in storage, and the fourth bedroom on this floor is used as a study with potential to be an en suite dressing room to the principal suite if required.

On the second floor, there are four further bedrooms (one en suite) and each bedroom incorporates a fireplace. The largest room has been used for many years as a games room. There is also a family bathroom.

Outside, to the front of the property is a low retaining wall and gravelled areas with mature trees and shrubs either side of the central path. There is side access to the garden to the right of house and a shared driveway to the left leading to the tandem garage and additional parking for one car. The mature rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of established shrubs, plants and fruit trees. Adjoining the house is a terrace, ideal for al fresco dining which connects to the kitchen and sitting/garden room. In addition, there is a seating area in the far corner together with space for a greenhouse.

Location

West Road is a well-established road located just 0.5 mile from the town centre. The town centre offers a wide arrange of amenities, including a popular market which takes place every Tuesday and Saturday, various independent shops and a Waitrose grocery shop.

This property is located 0.6 miles from the sought after Saffron Walden County High school (incorporating Saffron Hall and Saffron Screen – both very popular local venues). In addition there are a number of reputable independent schools in the historic University city of Cambridge (15 miles approx.)

For commuters, Audley End station is located 2.7 miles from the property, and provides regular services to London’s Liverpool Street from 55 minutes. The M11 can be accessed at junction 9, Stump Cross, and gives access to the south towards Stansted Airport (13.6 miles approx.) and London.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,491 sq ft