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5 bedroom barn conversion

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Barn conversion
5 bed
3 bath
EPC rating: B*
2,228 sq ft / 207 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band G
Broadband: Basic 29Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
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Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 reception rooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • 2.00 acres
  • Detached
The Old Barn is an stunning Grade II listed conversion, believed to date back to the 17th century, and has been imaginatively transformed into a delightful family home. The property offers versatile accommodation throughout, with a wealth of period characteristic features, while benefitting from contemporary interior styling to provide an outstanding home suited to present-day lifestyles.

The feeling of light and space is immediate upon entering the grand reception hall. Floor to ceiling glass allows light to flood in, with charming views over the countryside. A well-proportioned family room and dining room, with patio doors to the rear garden, lead from the reception hall. Beyond is the bespoke handmade kitchen/breakfast room with extensive fitted units, granite worksurface, and integrated appliances, including an electric oven and wine cooler. A central island with a breakfast bar and electric hob provides additional workspace. In addition, there is a useful pantry, cloakroom, and utility room with a stable door leading to the garden. A spiral staircase provides independent access to the principal bedroom suite.

The first-floor galleried landing provides an additional reception area, with stairs rising to the second floor, giving access to three double bedrooms and a family shower room. The principal bedroom suite is delightful, with a dressing room and en suite bathroom. The second-floor galleried landing provides access to two further bedrooms, one with an en suite wet room.

Approached by a gravelled driveway, the property is set on a generous plot of approximately 2 acres with stunning views over the adjoining countryside. The charming gardens are a particular feature of the property, mainly laid to lawn and interspersed by mature specimen trees and shrubs, with a picket fence separating the additional paddock. The property also benefits from a swimming pool and an extensive patio, excellent for outdoor entertaining.

A substantial warehouse with an electric roller door provides a versatile space suitable for an office, with storage for numerous vehicles, with direct access to the house.


The Old Barn is located on the outskirts of Debden, a sought-after village with a highly regarded primary school, inn, restaurant and 13th century church. The village is approximately 4 miles south of Saffron Walden, offering a range of boutique shops, more comprehensive shopping, and excellent schools. Debden Barns are located just outside the village, home to the Elder Street Cafe & Deli, as well as an eclectic mix of homeware and antiques. For the commuter, Newport (4.2 miles) and Audley End (5.9 miles) provide train services to London Liverpool Street and Cambridge with good road links to London and Cambridge via the M11, providing onward access to major road networks.

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Places of interest

    A thriving, smart and socially-minded Herts town, Bishop's Stortford is ideally placed town for the commuter, just 40 miles north east of London, offering a wonderful combination of metropolitan living with surrounding rural countryside. It attracts movers, predominantly from London, looking for that quality of life, reassessing their home, health, family, community, schools and environment but still living within easy reach of the capital. The town itself provides a range of comprehensive shopping with a mix of High Street brands alongside smaller independent outlets, a variety of eateries , plus recreational facilities all located on one main long High Street. Bishop’s Stortford offers a real mix of period and modern properties. The north-west corner of the town, close to Bishop’s Stortford College, and the period houses close to the station are the most desirable, including the likes of Avenue Road, Grange Road, Maze Green Road and Dane O’Coys Road. To the west of town are The Hadham villages, to the north-west the Pelham villages with a charming mix of period houses and to the south east of town are The Matchings. Bishop’s Stortford has an excellent and wide choice of state and independent schools. Bishop’s Stortford College is located within the town and Hockerill Anglo-European College has been consistently ranked as one of the leading schools in the UK.

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on January 18, 2022

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