3 bedroom detached house for sale
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Features and description
- Characterful Grade II listed detached village home, believed to date back in part to the 18th century
- Located along one of Great Chesterford’s most desirable residential lanes
- Three bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en suite facilities
- No upward chain
- Kitchen/dining room with garden outlook, complemented by a separate utility room
- Attractive, private rear garden laid mainly to lawn with established planting
- Excellent commuter links with Great Chesterford station within easy walking distance, offering direct services to Cambridge and London
- Well served village with two village pubs, highly regarded primary academy and wonderful village shop and cafe
- A range of reception spaces offering flexibility for family life or home working
The Accommodation
The property displays an attractive mix of traditional materials and architectural detail, creating a home that feels both established and welcoming. The ground floor is centred around a series of interconnecting reception spaces, providing flexibility for everyday family life and entertaining. The sitting room is a warm and inviting space, complemented by exposed beams and triple aspect views, while an adjoining reception room offers further versatility as a dining area, snug or home office. A separate family room provides an additional informal living space, ideal for relaxation or use as a playroom.
The kitchen/dining room enjoys a pleasant outlook over the garden and offers generous space for both cooking and casual dining, supported by a ground floor cloakroom and useful utility room with direct access to the store room, which can also be accessed from the front of the property.
On the first floor, the accommodation continues with three well-proportioned bedrooms, all enjoying an attractive outlook and served by a family bathroom. The principal bedroom benefits from its own en suite, making it particularly well suited for both owner-occupiers and visiting guests.
Outside
To the front, a shingle driveway provides convenient off road parking and leads to a charming, sheltered entrance set behind a classic flint and brick wall. This low maintenance space is softened by established borders and a manicured evergreen, perfectly complementing the home’s traditional aesthetic. The rear garden is a particular feature of the property, offering a good degree of privacy and a peaceful setting. Laid predominantly to lawn and bordered by established planting, the garden provides an ideal space for outdoor entertaining, family life and quiet enjoyment. A timber outbuilding offers useful storage or potential for further enhancement, subject to requirements.
The Setting
Nestled in the heart of the highly sought after and historic village of Great Chesterford, Manor Lane offers a premier residential setting that perfectly balances rural charm with exceptional connectivity. Residents enjoy immediate access to a wealth of local amenities, including the ‘outstanding’ rated primary academy, a vibrant community centre, a wellstocked village shop and cafe, and two popular public houses—The Crown & Thistle and The Plough. For the modern commuter, the location is unrivalled: Great Chesterford Station is within easy walking distance, providing direct rail links to Cambridge in approximately 17 minutes and London Liverpool Street in just over an hour. Additionally, the nearby M11 (J9) offers swift road access to the wider motorway network and Stansted Airport, while the historic market town of Saffron Walden is just 4 miles away, offering more extensive shopping, dining, and the renowned Audley End estate.
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