5 bedroom house

A magnificent, 5 bedroom Grade II listed property with swimming pool and detached 2/3 bedroom dwelling, set within large gardens and grounds of 1.74 acres, including a 1 acre paddock.

Cambridge 13 miles, Saffron Walden 10 miles, Royston 4 miles (fast train to King's Cross) M11 (junction 10) 7 miles, Stansted Airport 18 miles (distances are approximate).

Grade II listed, The Thatched Cottage is a quintessentially English, period property dating in part, from the 16th century. Constructed with a timber frame and re-fronted during the 20th century with weatherboard and red brick elevations under thatched and pantiled roofs, the current owners, have considerably extended and improved the property. The result is a quite outstanding and extremely versatile family home with beautifully presented, light and airy accommodation and a warm ambience throughout.

The Garden House
In addition to the main house, The Garden House provides a stunning, independent dwelling with well proportioned accommodation arranged over 2 floors which can be configured to provide 2 or 3 bedrooms as required. The Garden House shares utility services with the main house and also has access to an integral Garage 18’6 x 11’10 (5.63m x 3.61m) and garden with paved terrace adjacent to the rear elevation.

Outside
Approached over a sweeping gravelled driveway whichpasses through a delightful front garden, there is ample parking for numerous vehicles for both the main house and annexe.The extensive gardens are a delightful feature of theproperty, mainly laid to areas of lawn with a natural pond and a variety of mature trees and shrubs. To the rear of the property lies a paved terrace which is enclosed by brick walling and provides an ideal area for al fresco dining and features well stocked shrub beds. Beyond this and set behind attractive hedging, lies a heated Swimming Pool (10m x 5m) with south facing terrace, pergola and a Pool House/Plant Room. The remaining grounds comprise of an enclosed 1 acre Paddock (0.404 hectares).