Guide price

£1,250,000

(£252/sq. ft)

6 bed detached house for sale
Bridge End, Newport, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11

    • 6 beds

    • 3 baths

    • 2 receptions

    • 4,952 sq. ft

Just added
Freehold
Added on 01/10/2026

About this property

  • 6 bedrooms

  • 2 reception rooms

  • 3 bathrooms

  • Detached

An impressive Grade II* listed home in the heart of Newport, dating from the late 16th and 17th centuries.

Offering over 4,500 sq. Ft. Of accommodation, mature gardens and a substantial outbuilding. Steeped in history, Crown House is one of Newport's finest period homes. Dating from the late 16th and 17th centuries, this exceptional Grade II* listed property is renowned for its striking pargetted façade, featuring floral garlands, a crown motif and the date 1692 above the entrance.

Behind its attractive frontage lies more than 4,500 sq. Ft of characterful accommodation arranged over three floors. Original features abound, including exposed timber beams, wide plank flooring, leaded casement windows, historic panelling and numerous fireplaces.

The ground floor offers a range of elegant and versatile reception rooms, including a drawing room, dining room, family room and study, providing excellent space for both formal entertaining and everyday family life. The kitchen is centred around an aga and is complemented by a pantry, utility room and separate laundry room.

A welcoming entrance hall and wealth of original period features further enhance the character and charm of the house. The first floor provides five generous bedrooms, including a principal suite with dressing room and en suite bathroom, together with two further bathrooms. A sixth bedroom occupies the second floor beneath exposed roof timbers.

The gardens are a particular feature of Crown House, with mature grounds extending to approximately 0.5 acres to the rear, creating a private and peaceful setting. Attractive terraces provide excellent space for outdoor entertaining. In addition, a further area of garden land extending to approximately 0.8 acres is situated opposite the house.

A substantial detached weatherboarded outbuilding further enhances the property. Currently, it incorporates a snug, gym, storage areas and a mezzanine studio or home office, providing excellent flexibility for modern family living.

Crown House occupies a prominent position in the heart of Newport, a popular village with a good range of amenities, schooling, public houses and a mainline station providing direct services to London Liverpool Street and Cambridge.

The market town of Saffron Walden and the city of Cambridge are both within easy reach, offering an extensive range of shopping, recreational and cultural facilities. Despite its central village position, the property enjoys a remarkable sense of privacy and tranquillity.

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    Freehold

  • Council tax band

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