Quicksie Hill, Arkesden, Nr Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11

6 QUICKSIE HILL is a much improved and enlarged semi-detached family home situated in this popular and highly regarded location surrounded by open countryside, just on the outskirts of the highly desirable village of Arkesden with considerable works having been carried out by the current owners to create the spacious family home it is today.

The front door opens into the entrance hall where stairs rise to the first floor. There is study off to one side providing ideal space for those who work from home. The sitting room has a bay window looking out to the front giving views over the communal green with a skylight window providing additional natural light. A period style fireplace provides an attractive focal point to the room. The kitchen/breakfast/dining room combines areas in one large open-plan space, with the dining area having a double glazed window to the rear, fireplace, storage cupboard and an attractive tiled floor. A wide opening links to the kitchen which features wooden worktops and an array of storage cupboards, all complemented by integrated appliances including hob with extractor fan over, double oven and water softener. A central island incorporates a breakfast bar and further storage cupboards in a contrasting shade. The family room sits at the back of the house and has a double glazed windows on either side and bi-fold doors to a timber deck. There is also a utility area to one side with further appliance space.

On the first floor, the landing has a double glazed window to the front and gives access to the 4 bedrooms and a family bathroom which has a 3-piece suite. With all bedrooms facing the front and rear enjoying attractive views over open countryside, the master bedroom itself features its own en suite bathroom with a free standing bath and separate shower cubicle.

OUTSIDE, the property is set back from the road behind a communal green area and a front garden enclosed by picket fencing and laid to lawn with a central pathway leading to the front door. The gardens to the rear are also laid mainly to lawn and feature a large timber deck adjoining the rear and side of the property, providing excellent space for outside entertaining and taking full advantage of the garden’s southerly aspect. A pedestrian access from the garden leads to a block paved parking area to the rear with space for two to three cars.

ARKESDEN is a highly regarded North West Essex village with its mixture of period and modern properties set amidst undulating countryside. Facilities include a church, village hall, the newly refurbished public house – The Axe & Compass and a playing field. The village of Clavering is 2 miles away and has a village shop, public houses and a primary school. The historic market town of Saffron Walden lies 7 miles distant offering a wide range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities, and the City of Cambridge lies to the north. The mainline railway station at Audley End (3 miles) has commuter services to London (Liverpool Street).