5 bed detached house for sale

Arkesden, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11

Exceptional modern village home in private elevated location with gardens, paddocks and stunning views

Description
This remarkable property, constructed in 2010/2011, has beautifully proportioned, light-filled accommodation and has the added advantage of being extremely energy efficient. The striking design creates the impression that Cranesfield has evolved over time, it resembles a 1700s Essex farmhouse with hipped roofs and dovecotes and also enjoys the benefit of full height glazing in the contemporary areas. The house has also been designed to have generous circulation spaces, to maximise natural light and to provide clear sight lines to the gardens and the scenic views beyond.

The stunning reception hall, with its twin curved walls, oak flooring and bespoke sweeping staircase, provides a bright entrance which incorporates French doors to one of the terraces. The impressive vaulted drawing room has oak flooring, a beautiful stone fireplace with a Clearview log burner and bespoke cabinetry. The adjacent dining room also has a fireplace with a Clearview log burner as well as oak flooring. A study/studio and spacious cloakroom are also approached from the entrance hall.

Steps lead to "The Curve", a delightful sitting area with a curved wall of panel glazing that folds fully back, connecting directly to the main terrace and the gardens beyond. The double aspect family room benefits from a Chesney fire, two sets of bifold doors and impressive views adjacent.

A stable door leads to the beautiful part-vaulted kitchen/dining area. Bespoke Plain English cabinetry, honed slate worktops and a walnut chopping board within the central island are complemented by a Wolf range cooker and lighting from Original btc. An unheated pantry offers excellent storage. The kitchen leads to the rear hall which encompasses a utility/laundry room, a shower/second cloaks and a dog/boot room.

The first floor offers a spacious landing with a curved balustrade. There are two bedroom suites, each located within the dovecote wings and both benefitting from the incredible views. The principal bedroom, which is vaulted, includes a dressing area and a large bathroom with a bath and shower. The guest suite features an en-suite shower room. There are three additional double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The gardens have been thoughtfully designed to complement the house; they wrap around the property with planting that cleverly radiates from the key axes of the building. The garden is enhanced by mature oak, beech and maple trees. There is extensive yew and beech hedging and beautifully sculptural yew disc topiary. There are two paddocks bordered by mixed hedging, offering both charm and privacy.

There is a flamed-finished Belgian basalt terrace beside the kitchen with outside sitting and dining areas. Stainless-steel poles have been designed to support a sail for shaded seating during the warmer months. York stone paving is set between the house and the cart lodge.

The grounds include a cart lodge garage with an adjacent garden machinery store, workshop and lean-to. The garage benefits from three-phase power.

Within the garden there is: A stunning heated swimming pool featuring a slatted solar cover, a large Hartley Botanic greenhouse with water and electricity, a studio/summer house and a range of useful outbuildings/garden stores. There is an underground rainwater storage tank for garden irrigation.

Location
Arkesden is a picturesque village in Essex, offering a quintessential English countryside experience. The village features a traditional pub, The Axe and Compasses, as well as a village hall, recreational ground and a church. The market town of Saffron Walden is approximately 5 miles away with further amenities available including grocery shops, cafes and restaurants. There is a thriving market which takes place every Tuesday and Saturday in the market square.

Arkesden sits in catchment for Clavering Primary School and Joyce Frankland Academy for secondary schooling in Newport. There are also further schools available within the independent sector for all ages in the historic university city of Cambridge (17.2 miles).

For the commuter, Audley End station is 3.1 miles away and provides regular services to London Liverpool Street (with journeys taking from 50 minutes approx.) and Cambridge (20 mins approx.).

For road travel, the village is accessible via the B1038, which connects to the larger A120 and M11 roads, facilitating straightforward journeys to London, Cambridge and Stansted Airport (12 miles).

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 5,247 sq ft

Acreage:
5.4 Acres



Additional Info
Please Note: The paddocks are on a separate title and are subject to an overage.

Mains Water, Electricity, Drainage all connected.

Energy efficiency measures include -
35 sq metre solar panels with FiT payments to offset electricity costs
Solar hot water provides top up to hot water tank
Solid basalt floors retain heat from solar gain in winter
Large underground water storage tank for garden irrigation
Slatted solar pool cover to mitigate some of the heating cost