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Granta House
Station Road | Newport | Essex | CB11 3PL
51 High Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1AR
Tel: 01799 668 600
www.arkwrightandco.co.uk 115 Mount Street, London, W1K 3NQ
Tel: 020 7495 7090
www.johnarkwright.co.uk
Granta House Station Road| Newport Essex| CB11 3PL
£1,150,000
Accommodation
A beautiful and unique Grade II Listed character
home which has been lovingly renovated
throughout by the current owners to create a
flexible and adaptable family home extending to
approximately 2361 sq ft. The home benefits from
extensive off road parking sitting behind a gated
entrance way providing access to the open cart
lodge, gym/store and garden beyond.
The interiors have been sympathetically designed
to blend contemporary features with the stunning
characterful charm that one would expect in a
property of this age. The exposed brick fireplaces
and timber beams are complimented by
contemporary bathrooms, high standard of finish
and new carpets throughout.
In detail, ground floor accommodation provides a
spacious and flexible layout comprising an
attractive reception room/snug with panelled walls
and exposed timber beams. This leads through to
4 reception rooms including a wonderful sitting
room with windows to the front aspect with
traditional panelling below and features a large
exposed brick fireplace with timber mantel
housing an inset (electric) fire, The dining room
which again benefits from an inglenook fireplace
as a particular feature with flagstone hearth and
large timber mantel. (The fireplace is currently
boarded but could potentially be opened should
one require). The two further reception rooms
provide a good size playroom and a home office.
To the rear of the house is the wonderful
kitchen/family space which is fitted with a range
of base and eye level shaker style units with
granite work surface over incorporating a ceramic
double sink and drainer unit with mixer tap. The
space benefits from a Rayburn oven, conventional
oven with hob and extractor over, dishwasher and
space and plumbing for an American style fridge
freezer. The area is open to a lovely dining/family
area with a vaulted ceiling and large fitted dresser
and a stunning oak staircase leading to the first
floor. The room is wonderfully light with glazed
French doors leading out to the terrace and a
number of windows over looking the garden and
driveway. In addition, there is a boot room and
fantastic utility room fitted with base and eye
level units with work surface over and ceramic
sink. There is space and plumbing for the washing
machine and tumble dryer and a wall mounted
boiler. There is a cloakroom set off the the utility
room fitted with a WC and wash hand basin.
To one end of the kitchen is a door leading to a
staircase rising to a first floor bedroom. The room
has windows to both the rear and side aspect and is
fitted with eaves storage. A door leads into a newly
fitted shower room with beautiful vanity style wash
hand basin, wc and double shower enclosure with
drencher style head.
The remainder of the first floor is accessed via the
central staircase in the kitchen/family room with a
spacious landing leading to the two double
bedrooms, both with windows to the front aspect
and a delightful, large family bathroom. The
contemporary style bathroom is fitted with a
traditional vanity style wash hand basin, low level
WC and bath with drencher style head above and
glass and chrome shower screen.
The impressive master suite is to one end of the
property with windows to both the front and rear
aspect. The room steps into a sitting/dressing area
with fitted wardrobes to one side with space for a
seating area infront before stepping up to the
bedroom area with doors leading to a dressing room
and ensuite shower room. The space features a low
level WC, vanity style wash hand basin and double
shower enclosure with drencher style head.
Outside
The property is approached via wooden gates and
leads into a spacious gravelled driveway with access
to the double cartlodge and enclosed
garage/gym/home office with power and light
connected. The space opens out to the garden with a
large paved terrace perfect for alfresco entertaining
before stepping down onto a good sized lawned
area.
Location
The popular village of Newport offers good
facilities including a church, two public houses,
newsagent/general store, a garden nursery and a
bakers. For the commuter there is a mainline station
providing a regular service to London's Liverpool
Street (in about 1 hour). Alternatively by road the
M11 is accessed at Bishop's Stortford Junction 9 to
London or going north the M11/A14 can be
accessed at Duxford at Junction 10.
The village has highly regarded schools including
the secondary school, Joyce Frankland Academy
within walking distance to Granta House.
Alternatively, County High School is within easy
reach being just 3.5 miles away.
Centered 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.
Services
District County Council: Uttlesford District Council
Tax Band: Band G
Services: Mains water and drainage are connected
to the property. Gas central heating.
Property
Floor Plan
Site & Location Plans
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.
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51 High Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1AR
Tel: 01799 668 600 www.arkwrightandco.co.uk
115 Mount Street, London, W1K 3NQ
Tel: 020 7495 7090
www.johnarkwright.co.uk