Redgates Lane, Sewards End, Saffron Walden, Essex

Property Details: • Type: Equestrian Facility • Tenure: N/A • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features: • Impressive country house • Set in around 17 acres • Offered with no onward chain • Indoor swimming pool • Tennis court • Three reception rooms • Eight bedrooms • Study • Two bedroom annexe • Extensive garaging

Location: • Nearest Station: N/A • Distance to Station: N/A

Agent Information: • Address: Suite 1022, 1 Cambridge Square, Milton Avenue, Cambridge, CB4 0AE

Full Description: Saffron House is an impressive country house, constructed in a Georgian style, and is in a secluded position in grounds of approximately 17 acres. Designed for comfortable living, the beautifully proportioned reception rooms have excellent ceiling heights and interlinking double doors. The kitchen/breakfast room has been extensively fitted with a bespoke range of cabinets, incorporating a large central island, with granite surfaces and a four oven Aga. Integrated appliances include ovens and Sub-Zero refrigerators. Generous reception rooms include a drawing room, dining room and sitting room, whilst the study is fitted with an exceptional range of shelving and cupboards. A fitted utility room is adjacent to the kitchen and a temperature-controlled wine room is located off the entrance hall. A heated indoor swimming pool is located the eastern side overlooking the terrace and lake. The first floor comprises exceptional principal suite with two dressing rooms and ensuite, and two further bedroom suites all with access onto verandas. On the second floor a spacious landing incorporates a tv area, an enormous guest suite, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.The landscaped garden and grounds extend to approximately 17 acres with a circular drive and fountain to the front access. The southwestern elevation has a large York stone terrace looking across the grounds and a substantial covered area with outdoor kitchen, ideal for alfresco dining. To one side is an all-weather tennis court and behind, a soft play area. The rear garden has been laid out with avenue of trees creating a wonderful vista towards a pavilion. A large well stocked lake with an island is planted with mature trees including willows. The formal garden area has a rose garden, symmetrically laid out yew trees, box hedging and an Espalier Hornbeam hedge. To the other side of the drive is an orchard surrounded by field Maple hedging. Beyond is a large paddock. The approach to the property has substantial parking and garaging and a two bedroomed annexe, and a gymnasium located adjacent to the alfresco kitchen.Saffron House is approached through unspoilt countryside down a leafy lane The historic market town of Saffron Walden is close by and well known for its range of independent boutique shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as a Waitrose. More comprehensive shopping facilities can be found in Cambridge 18 miles to the north. There are several very good schools in the area, including Saffron Walden County High and Dame Bradbury's. Numerous leisure facilities are close to hand including Saffron Walden Gold Club.BrochuresWeb DetailsParticulars