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"Charming period property with a wealth of character features
Conservatory
Approximately 1.28 acre plot
Large mature rear garden with separate paddock area
Cart lodge with workshop/store room
Office/studio
Potential to extend further (STPP)


An enchanting detached period cottage with many appealing architectural features, set within a plot of approximately 1.28 acres with a range of outbuildings and potential to extend further (STPP).

The main entrance door leads into an enclosed porch with leaded window to the side. The dual aspect dining room is bright and airy with a wealth of period features, including exposed wall and ceiling timbers, a brick fireplace with decorative pargeting and a staircase rising to the first floor.

Off the dining room is the breakfast room, featuring a brick floor, exposed timbers and another set of stairs leading to the first floor. The utility room has a glazed stable door leading to the garden and from the utility room there is access to the ground floor shower room.

The charming sitting room has a multi-fuel stove, exposed brickwork and ornate carved mantelpiece. There is an abundance of exposed wall and ceiling timbers and glazed doors leading to the conservatory which has a tiled floor and overlooks the rear garden.   

The traditional farmhouse style kitchen has a range of wall and base units with part marble work surfaces, complemented by a brick floor. Appliances include a two oven Aga and a separate electric oven, ceramic hob, space for a fridge freezer and dishwasher.

On the first floor there is a spacious landing area with built-in storage and windows offering views over the rear garden. There are four bedrooms, each with individual character and charm. Bedroom three and the refitted family bathroom is accessed from the staircase leading from the breakfast room. The master bedroom is duel aspect and benefits from a fireplace with brick surround and tiled hearth as well as built-in storage. From the master bedroom there is access to bedroom two and four which can also be directly accessed from the stair case leading from the dining room.

Externally, the property is approached via a five-bar gate leading to a gravel driveway offering ample parking with access to the outbuildings. There is a paved path leading to the front door with many mature shrubs and plants either side. The cart lodge has an adjacent workshop/store room with power and light connected. In addition there is a useful detached outbuilding, very well equipped to use as a home office/studio with windows offering a good degree of natural light. The rear garden is predominately laid to lawn, featuring a large pond and many mature trees and plants. The paved terrace is ideal for al fresco dining and at the end of the garden is a small paddock area, offering wonderful views of open countryside.

Of particular note, the property is not currently listed allowing scope for further development, if necessary.

Wimbish is approximately 4 miles from the market town of Saffron Walden which offers an abundance of amenities. The village itself has its own primary school, church and a public house/restaurant.

Radwinter is a short drive away with a further primary school, another public house/restaurant, church and a post office. There is easy access to Audley End mainline station to Liverpool Street and Cambridge. The M11 is also within easy reach connecting to the M25, the A14 and A1. Stansted Airport is approximately 10 miles away.

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