the elms · t: 01799 668 600 the elms frambury lane| newport|essex|cb11 3pu guide price: £895,000
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www.arkwrightandco.co.uk T: 01799 668 600
The Elms Frambury Lane| Newport|Essex|CB11 3PU
Guide Price: £895,000
A substantial 6 bedroom detached family home located in the heart of this highly
regarded village, just a few minutes’ walk from the railway station and local shops.
Accommodation
The Elms is a substantial and elegant family home ideally
located within the attractive and well served village of Newport
where there are 2 good schools, a range of shops, pubs,
services and a station with frequent direct rail links to London
and Cambridge. The property combines the convenience of
proximity to amenities with the benefits of country living. Just
a 3 minute walk to the station and a 5 to 10 minute walk to the
schools and shops. The property occupies a prominent corner
plot with a large courtyard providing ample off road parking
and a mature wrap around garden. The property offers flexible
accommodation, a self-contained annexe and has been well
maintained by the current owners, however, the property does
offer excellent space and scope to improve.
In detail the current accommodation comprises an attractive
entrance hall with traditional tiled flooring, a cloakroom, a
bespoke spacious country kitchen which benefits from a range
of base and eye level units with lots of work surface space and
a incorporating a stainless steel 2 and a half bowl sink and
breakfast bar. There is an electric cooker, dishwasher,
integrated fridge, whilst the separate utility room has access to
the rear garden as well as through to the good size annexe. The
spacious annexe currently provides a reception room/kitchen
area with two bedrooms upstairs. The annexe can be made into
an independent space as it has its own entrance or it could be
fully incorporated within the main living accommodation
depending on family requirements.
Set off the kitchen is the elegant dining room with a period
fireplace which can be used as an open fireplace and built-in
display cabinet to one side, French doors open into the superb,
spacious orangery with an attractive vaulted ceiling, underfloor
heating and views overlooking the garden. There is a large
sitting room which is approximately 30ft in length with three
attractive bay windows with seating and storage overlooking
the rear aspect and an open fireplace. There is an additional
good size library with a range of built in book shelving. This
room could also serve as a games/family room with a working
fireplace.
On the first floor, the property benefits from four generously
sized bedrooms, three with period fireplaces and useful built in
storage. The rather grand master bedroom is of particular note
with features including an en suite bathroom with twin sinks,
jet bath and walk-in dressing room, providing ample built-in
storage. In addition there is a spacious family bathroom serving
the other three bedrooms. All the rooms are accessed off the
spacious and light landing which also provides access to the
secluded roof-top balcony providing far reaching panoramic
views.
Outside The property is set back from the road sitting in the middle of
it’s enclosed plot. To the front, there is a good sized courtyard
drive providing ample parking for several vehicles as well as
access to a very large double garage with workshop. The wrap
around gardens are on split level with a lawn at the lower level
and a paved area to the top part with a range of planting and the
summer house. There is a range of shrubs and borders with
mature hedging providing a good degree of privacy.
Features
A substantial family home with accommodation extending to
about 3,070 sq ft occupying a prominent position conveniently
located in the heart of this popular and well served village
Benefitting from ample off road parking and an enclosed low
maintenance garden
Versatile accommodation with self-contained annexe
Well appointed elegant rooms with high ceilings and original
period features
6 bedrooms 3 bath/shower rooms
Large roof terrace
For the commuter the mainline station is within short walking
distance with a regular service to London's Liverpool Street and
Cambridge
All main services are connected
Council Tax: Main House: F Annexe: A
EPC Rating: Band D
Location
Newport is an attractive, well served and much sought after
village less than 4 miles south of the historic medieval market
town of Saffron Walden, featured in the Sunday Times 2017
“Best Places to Live” selection. Newport village has a mainline
station providing direct and frequent rail services to London
Liverpool Street and central London (1 hour journey time) and
Cambridge (24 minutes journey time approx.). Rail stations at
Audley End and Stansted Mountfitchet are also just a few minutes
drive away.
In addition to excellent rail links, the village also benefits from
regular bus services to a number of surrounding locations such as
Saffron Walden and Bishops Stortford. Cambridge is
approximately 22 miles away and Stansted airport is 8.6 miles
away. The M11 can be accessed at Junction 8 Bishops Stortford
and Junction 10 Duxford, both approximately 10 miles away.
The village has a highly regarded primary school, a successful
secondary school, Joyce Frankland Academy within walking
distance. County High School in Saffron Walden is also within
easy reach being just 3.5 miles away. In addition Newport is also
served by a GP surgery, pharmacy, general store/post office,
baker, hairdresser, barber, beauty salon, nursery, florist, Grade I
Listed church, 2 garages and 2 public houses. Waitrose, Tesco
and Aldi supermarkets are all within a 10 minute drive.
Centred around an architecturally rich and varied historic high
street, Newport village is surrounded by countryside and offers a
wide range of scenic walks, many of which feature on the Saffron
Trail. Other local attractions include Audley End House and the
beautiful market town of Saffron Walden, a 5 minute drive away,
with its quaint, unspoiled medieval houses, a wide range of
independent shops and eateries, a thriving market and a full range
of amenities.
The Agent has not had sight of the title documents and therefore the buyer is advised to obtain verification of the tenure from their solicitor or surveyor. All measurements are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs and floor plans are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. You are advised to contact the local authority for details of Council Tax, Business Rates etc. Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you, we will be pleased to check the information for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract.
www.arkwrightandco.co.uk 51 High Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1AR T: 01799 668 600