4 bed semi-detached house for sale

Lower Pond Street, Duddenhoe End, Nr Saffron Walden, Essex CB11

Behind its attractive village frontage lies a beautifully re-modelled family home that has been thoughtfully extended and comprehensively renovated to offer exceptional accommodation. Combining timeless country styling with contemporary finishes, Lavender Cottage enjoys glorious gardens, a detached double garage and uninterrupted views across open farmland.

The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall where stairs rise to the first floor. To one side is a beautifully appointed snug, complete with bespoke fitted cabinetry and shelving, creating the perfect family room, reading room or home office. Beyond, the house opens into an impressive kitchen/dining room which forms the heart of the home and links the principal living spaces beautifully.
The sitting room is an outstanding reception room measuring almost 19ft x 19ft. Flooded with natural light from windows to the front elevation, the room centres around a striking Stovax wood-burning stove, whilst twin French doors open directly onto the rear terrace to create a wonderful connection with the gardens during the warmer months. The adjoining kitchen has been designed with both family life and entertaining in mind. A vaulted ceiling with large rooflights enhances the sense of space, whilst an impressive picture window frames delightful views across the gardens. Beautiful shaker cabinetry is complemented by quartz worktops and a substantial central island incorporating an induction hob with integrated extraction and breakfast bar seating. Twin integrated ovens, a butler sink, integrated dishwasher, extensive larder storage, bin cupboards and space for an American-style fridge freezer complete this superb room, with further French doors opening beneath the mature pergola. A particularly impressive boot room and utility continue the exceptional standard of finish with bespoke cabinetry, space for laundry appliances, direct garden access via a barn-style door and a beautifully appointed cloakroom.

The first floor offers 4 well-proportioned bedrooms arranged around a generous central landing. The impressive principal suite enjoys dual-aspect windows, fitted wardrobes, a stylish en suite shower room and French doors opening onto a Juliet balcony overlooking the gardens and neighbouring countryside. 2 further double bedrooms both benefit from fitted storage, whilst the 4th bedroom is currently arranged as a home office. A luxurious family bathroom completes the accommodation featuring a freestanding bath and separate walk-in shower with contemporary sanitaryware.

Outside, the gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped to complement the house. A wonderful pergola-covered terrace provides the ideal setting for outdoor entertaining before leading onto generous lawns bordered by mature planting and enjoying uninterrupted views across the adjoining farmland. To the front, an attractive lawn and shingle pathway create an appealing approach, whilst gated access leads onto a generous tandem driveway providing ample parking and access to the detached double garage. The garden measures approx. 61ft x 60ft.

Duddenhoe end is a small hamlet which is approximately 6 miles from the market town of Saffron Walden, and ten miles distant from the market town of Royston. Audley End Station (London's Liverpool Street) lies some 5 miles from the hamlet. Duddenhoe End has a thatched church and is surrounded by Essex farmland.