- Premier development opportunity with the mature plot extending to approximately 1.9 acres of mature, tree-lined and surrounded by scenic open countryside
- Planning in principle granted for the creation of two dwellings - reference UTT/26/0596/PIP
- The site currently features a detached four-bedroom period house in need of modernisation
- Prime location on Little Walden Road, offering an ideal blend of peaceful country living just a short drive from Saffron Walden town centre
Plot for sale in Saffron Walden
The Accommodation
The property on site, Mead Hall offers a generous and well-laid-out footprint, but it is important to note that the house now requires a comprehensive programme of updating throughout. As it stands, the property provides a solid starting point rather than a finished home.
The ground floor is arranged around a central layout, with a large dual-aspect sitting room forming the main living space. This is a good-sized room with plenty of natural light, although it would benefit from modernisation. Two further reception rooms provide additional flexibility, whether as a dining room, study or family room. The kitchen and adjoining spaces are functional but dated, and present clear scope for replacement or reconfiguration. There is good potential here to create a more open-plan kitchen/dining/living space, subject to the usual consents, which would significantly enhance the overall flow of the house.
One of the strengths of the layout is its flexibility. There is scope to create annexe-style accommodation if required, making the property suitable for multi-generational living or guest use once updated.
Upstairs, the first floor provides three generous bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is a further generous bedroom located on the second floor.
Overall, Mead Hall should be viewed as a property with strong underlying fundamentals—good space, a flexible layout and a desirable setting. It presents a fantastic opportunity to modernise and add value, creating a home tailored to their own style and requirements.
Outside
The overall plot offers a wonderfully natural and characterful setting, providing a sense of space and seclusion that is increasingly rare so close to Saffron Walden. Rather than being formally arranged, the grounds have an established, slightly rugged feel, with a variety of mature trees, shrubs and planting creating a rich and verdant backdrop throughout.
To the front, the plot is approached via a driveway providing ample off-road parking, complemented by a detached garage.
The overall feel is one of privacy and potential, with the established greenery providing both screening and atmosphere, whilst also presenting an excellent opportunity for an incoming purchaser to shape and enhance the grounds to their own vision.
Property Ref: 1486103
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