Property photos
Freehold
Guide price
£700,000
(£405/sq. ft)
3 bed detached house for sale
Witchtree Lane, Hempstead, Saffron Walden CB103 beds
1 bath
2 receptions
1,729 sq. ft
Key Information
Tenure:
Freehold
Council tax band:
G
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- Radwinter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 2.2 miles
- Great Sampford Community Primary School 2.2 miles
- Audley End 7.8 miles
- Newport (Essex) 8 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Freehold
- 16th Century Grade II Listed
- Scope for improvement
- Grounds of approx. 1.6 acres
- Planning permission for new garaging and ancillary accommodation
- Located in a quiet country lane
A Grade II Listed house set in a county lane within grounds of approximately 1.6 acres. The property offers huge scope for renovation, together with approved planning permission to demolish and update the garage and outbuilding.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
Timber entrance door and window to the front aspect, built-in cupboard and further door to:
Sitting Room
A dual aspect room with windows overlooking the gardens, exposed timbers and fireplace with exposed brickwork and stove. Doorway leading to the inner hallway and further door to:
Dining Room
A dual aspect room with windows overlooking the grounds, open fireplace with exposed brickwork and timbers. Door to:
Kitchen
Comprising a range of base and eye level units with worktop space over, sink unit, electric hob, built-in oven and window overlooking the garden. Exposed timbers and glazed door to:
Conservatory
Windows and a pair of glazed doors enjoying views and access to the gardens.
Inner Hallway
Staircase rising to the first floor.
Utility Room
Fitted base units with worktop space over and sink unit, space for washing machine and window overlooking the garden.
Cloakroom
Comprising low level WC, wash basin and window.
First Floor
Landing
Window overlooking the gardens, exposed timbers and built-in cupboard.
Bedroom 1
A dual aspect room with windows overlooking the gardens and exposed timbers.
Bedroom 2
A dual aspect room with exposed timbers.
Bedroom 3
Window and exposed timbers.
Bathroom
Comprising bath, separate shower enclosure, WC, bidet, wash basin and windows to two aspects.
Outside
The property is set on the edge of the village, located in a quiet country lane and enjoys mature grounds of approximately 1.6 acres accessed via two pairs of wrought iron gates. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a number of mature trees, shrubs and bushes and greenhouse, offering huge scope for a wonderful outdoor space. In addition to the main house is a detached double garage, together with a substantial, single storey outbuilding which has more recently been used for storage.
Planning Permission
The property is being sold with approved planning permission to demolish the garage and outbuilding and replace with an ancillary outbuilding and garage. Full details can be found on the Uttlesford Planning website under refs: Utt/23/3129/lb and utt/23/3128/hff.
Heritage Statement
Witchtree Farm has a detailed Heritage Statement, produced in February 2024. A copy is available upon request.
Agent's Notes
•Tenure - Freehold
•Council Tax Band - G
•Property Type - Detached house
•Property Construction - Timber framed with tiled roof
•Number & Types of Room - Please refer to the floorplan
•Square Footage - 1728.14
•Parking - Garage and driveway
Utilities/services
•Electric Supply - Mains
•Water Supply - Mains
•Sewerage - Private
•Heating - Oil fired boiler with radiators, open fire/wood burner
•Broadband - Fibre to the Property available
•Mobile Signal/Coverage - Limited
•Listed – Grade II Listed
Viewings
By appointment through the Agents.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
Timber entrance door and window to the front aspect, built-in cupboard and further door to:
Sitting Room
A dual aspect room with windows overlooking the gardens, exposed timbers and fireplace with exposed brickwork and stove. Doorway leading to the inner hallway and further door to:
Dining Room
A dual aspect room with windows overlooking the grounds, open fireplace with exposed brickwork and timbers. Door to:
Kitchen
Comprising a range of base and eye level units with worktop space over, sink unit, electric hob, built-in oven and window overlooking the garden. Exposed timbers and glazed door to:
Conservatory
Windows and a pair of glazed doors enjoying views and access to the gardens.
Inner Hallway
Staircase rising to the first floor.
Utility Room
Fitted base units with worktop space over and sink unit, space for washing machine and window overlooking the garden.
Cloakroom
Comprising low level WC, wash basin and window.
First Floor
Landing
Window overlooking the gardens, exposed timbers and built-in cupboard.
Bedroom 1
A dual aspect room with windows overlooking the gardens and exposed timbers.
Bedroom 2
A dual aspect room with exposed timbers.
Bedroom 3
Window and exposed timbers.
Bathroom
Comprising bath, separate shower enclosure, WC, bidet, wash basin and windows to two aspects.
Outside
The property is set on the edge of the village, located in a quiet country lane and enjoys mature grounds of approximately 1.6 acres accessed via two pairs of wrought iron gates. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a number of mature trees, shrubs and bushes and greenhouse, offering huge scope for a wonderful outdoor space. In addition to the main house is a detached double garage, together with a substantial, single storey outbuilding which has more recently been used for storage.
Planning Permission
The property is being sold with approved planning permission to demolish the garage and outbuilding and replace with an ancillary outbuilding and garage. Full details can be found on the Uttlesford Planning website under refs: Utt/23/3129/lb and utt/23/3128/hff.
Heritage Statement
Witchtree Farm has a detailed Heritage Statement, produced in February 2024. A copy is available upon request.
Agent's Notes
•Tenure - Freehold
•Council Tax Band - G
•Property Type - Detached house
•Property Construction - Timber framed with tiled roof
•Number & Types of Room - Please refer to the floorplan
•Square Footage - 1728.14
•Parking - Garage and driveway
Utilities/services
•Electric Supply - Mains
•Water Supply - Mains
•Sewerage - Private
•Heating - Oil fired boiler with radiators, open fire/wood burner
•Broadband - Fibre to the Property available
•Mobile Signal/Coverage - Limited
•Listed – Grade II Listed
Viewings
By appointment through the Agents.
Floor plans and tours
Floor plans (1)
Tours
No virtual tour available
More information
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Cheffins - Saffron Walden
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