- A distinguished Grade II* Listed village home of historic significance
- Once a former coaching inn with fascinating Royal connections
- Over 5,754 sqft. of highly versatile accommodation
- Six bedrooms including a principal suite with dressing room and en suite
- Elegant reception rooms with oak panelling, open fireplaces and exposed beams
- Farmhouse kitchen/breakfast room with Aga and adjoining pantry
- Converted outbuildings providing gym, office and studio
- Mature landscaped gardens and grounds extending to around an acre
6 Bedroom Detached House for sale in Saffron Walden
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The Accommodation
Crown House is one of Newport’s most remarkable homes — a highly individual six-bedroom residence of great presence and pedigree, steeped in history and brimming with character. This handsome former coaching inn is rumoured to have welcomed Nell Gwynne during the reign of Charles II, when the King stayed at nearby Audley End on his way to Newmarket races. Its story and setting make it a home of rare distinction.
Behind its striking pargeted façade and graceful sash windows lies an interior that is every bit as impressive as its history. The accommodation flows beautifully, balancing generous formal rooms with warm and inviting family spaces. The reception rooms are wonderfully atmospheric, with exposed timbers, oak panelling, leaded windows and fine open fireplaces. An elegant sitting room and reception room with magnificent inglenook hearth, provide refined spaces for entertaining, while the dining room is perfect for hosting friends and family
At the heart of the home, the farmhouse kitchen blends timeless character with everyday practicality. Fitted with bespoke cabinetry, granite worktops, Butler sink and Aga, it also offers plenty of space for a family table. Beyond, a series of practical rooms — utility, pantry and cellar — serve the needs of modern family life.
Upstairs, six bedrooms provide superb accommodation, each with its own outlook and unique period detail. The principal suite is especially impressive, complete with dressing room and a stylish en suite bathroom. Additional bedrooms are generous in scale, with exposed timbers, fireplaces and wooden floors, while the family bathrooms feature a mix of roll-top baths, separate showers and contemporary fittings.
The second floor offers further flexible space, ideal as a bedroom, study or playroom.
Outside
Crown House sits within a generous mature plot, approached via gated driveway with ample parking and a timber garage. A series of useful outbuildings — including a garden room, gym and cart lodge — provide excellent versatility.
The gardens are a particular delight. Mature trees established borders and sweeping lawns create a secluded, green backdrop, while a wide paved terrace close to the house offers the perfect space for outdoor entertaining. To the rear and side, the grounds extend beautifully, giving the property a sense of privacy and rural charm, right in the heart of the village.
Important Information
- This is a Freehold property.
- This Council Tax band for this property is: H
Property Ref: 2695_1151274
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