- A substantial family home spanning approximately 2,057.7 sqft across two well-planned floors
- Versatile ground floor which features a large sitting room with a wood-burning stove, a formal dining room, and a dedicated family room/home office with garden access
- Seamless indoor-outdoor flow as the garden room is equipped with impressive bi-fold doors that open onto a large, paved terrace and level lawn
- Generous bedroom quarters including a principal suite with an en-suite shower room and fitted wardrobes
- Superb exterior, set behind a private gated entrance with a gravel driveway, featuring a striking oak-framed porch and a long, landscaped rear garden with timber outbuildings
- Highly desirable location, situated in the heart of Clavering, home to the renowned Cricketers pub, a top-rated primary school, and excellent mainline commuter links from nearby Audley End
- Solar panels with two battery storages
- Planning permission granted for double cartlodge & shed UTT/24/2487/HHF
5 Bedroom Detached House for sale in Saffron Walden
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The Accommodation
The ground floor of Willow Mead has been masterfully configured to provide a seamless blend of traditional warmth and expansive, modern living. Upon entering, the home opens into a generous sitting room centered around a charming fireplace with a wood-burning stove and timber mantle, which flows naturally into the sun-drenched garden room. Here, wide bi-fold doors create a striking connection to the rear terrace and manicured lawns, making it an ideal space for seasonal entertaining. This open-plan layout continues through to the formal dining area, ensuring the entire rear of the property remains bathed in natural light while maintaining a sense of distinct, functional zones.
Practicality meets sophisticated design in the beautifully appointed kitchen/breakfast room, which features a central island, stone-tiled flooring, and a sleek range of shaker-style cabinetry. Tucked away for privacy, a substantial family room currently serves as a dedicated home office, offering a quiet retreat with its own French doors leading to the garden. The ground floor is completed by a welcoming entrance hall and a discrete utility room with WC, ensuring this 1,100-square-foot level is as functional for daily family life as it is impressive for hosting.
The first floor of Willow Mead is equally well-considered, offering five versatile bedrooms arranged around a central landing that emphasizes the home’s sense of space and light. The principal suite is a highlight, featuring a generous double bedroom with a large window overlooking the rear gardens, fitted wardrobes, and a private en-suite shower room.
Two further well-proportioned double bedrooms enjoy elevated views of the surrounding landscape, while the fourth and fifth bedrooms offer excellent flexibility, perfectly suited for use as children’s rooms, a nursery, or a secondary dressing area. Serving the bedrooms is a stylish family bathroom, elegantly finished with a four-piece suite that includes both a bathtub and a separate corner shower.
Outside
Approaching Willow Mead, the property immediately impresses with its striking light blue rendered facade and a handsome, oak-framed vaulted porch that provides a characterful sheltered entrance. The home is set back from the road behind a neat five-bar gate and black metal railings, opening onto a generous gravel driveway that provides ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles. This frontage is softened by a manicured lawn and mature hedging, creating an attractive and private first impression.
To the rear, the property opens out into a beautifully maintained and expansive garden, designed for both relaxation and outdoor entertaining. A large paved terrace spans the width of the house, offering multiple seating areas—including a circular dining space—that take full advantage of the seamless indoor-outdoor flow provided by the bi-fold and French doors. Beyond the terrace, a long, level lawn is bordered by established fencing, mature trees, and well-stocked flower beds. The garden further benefits from a collection of timber outbuildings at the far end, including a charming summerhouse and garden sheds, all set against a tranquil backdrop of the North Essex countryside.
Important Information
- This is a Freehold property.
- This Council Tax band for this property is: F
Property Ref: 1382228
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