A very pretty 16th century cottage in a highly sought after location

Description

Walnut Tree Cottage is a beautifully presented, recently newly - thatched cottage situated in the popular village of Rickling. Approached from the country lane up an electric gated driveway which is lined by a mature orchard, the house sits centrally within the plot and is surrounded by stunning gardens, grounds and mature trees.
There are two entrance options and the main entrance currently used leads to the modern kitchen extension complete with Aga range, island unit and beautiful exposed beams.

Beyond the kitchen is the useful utility/boot room which has the benefit of a back door leading to the garden. The second bedroom with en suite shower room is usefully situated on the ground floor and has lovely french doors leading to the gardens.
On the other side of the house there is the cosy and freshly decorated sitting room which includes a charming inglenook fire place, dual aspect views onto the gardens and grounds and the delightful dining room which can be used as a flexible space with study area.

Upstairs, there are two further bedrooms and bathroom. There is excellent storage in each room.

Outside, the property has a beautiful westerly facing paved patio terrace ideal for outdoor entertaining. To the front of the house is a beautiful rose garden and mature hedgerows. The hedges surrounding the property provide privacy and shading. There is a two level pond with water feature and fish.

Adjacent to the house and along from the driveway is a double carport and a secure storage room, both equipped with lights and electric sockets. There is also a greenhouse. and parking space for multiple vehicles.

At the rear of the property, accessed through a five bar gate is the vegetable patch and paddock. In the paddock there is a second shed which is fully insulated and has electricity.

Location

Rickling and Rickling Green are attractive hamlets just south of Saffron Walden with a popular traditional pub famous cricket pitch.

The mainline rail stations at Stansted (4.8 miles), Audley End (5.9 miles) and Bishops Stortford (7.8 miles)

There is a bus service to Saffron Walden, Bishop's Stortford or Stansted Airport.

There is a primary school, inn/restaurant and a Parish Church in Rickling and the adjoining village of Quendon.

The market town of Saffron Walden is 6.2 miles away offering good shopping, coffee shops and restaurants, along with many popular high street retailers, including Waitrose and a market.

The towns leisure facilities include an 18-hole golf course, cinema and a 800 seat concert hall.

The village of Stansted has its own railway station, with a fast service into London Liverpool Street (Stansted Express), Stratford and Cambridge.




Acreage: 0.83 Acres

Directions

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Additional Info

Mains Water and electricity
Private drainage via a Klargester (emptied annually)
Oil fired heating
Bottled Gas
Full fibre broadband connected to the house.

Photographs taken summer 2023