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