Saffron Walden · CB11

Wicken Bonhunt, Saffron Walden

£800,000 ↓ 5.9% Available

Guide Price · Originally listed at £850,000

Agent's summary

A beautifully proportioned and impressively spacious single-storey residence, offering approximately 2,628 sq ft of adaptable living space. Thoughtfully designed to provide both comfort and flexibility, the property is perfectly positioned within a generous 0.45-acre plot. Complementing the main accommodation is a detached double garage, ideal for secure parking and additional storage.

Beds5
Baths2
TypeDetached
From Cheffins Sales

The home, in the agent’s words

  • Detached single storey residence
  • Versatile accommodation of approx. 2628 sqft
  • Five bedrooms & two bathrooms
  • Detached double garage
  • Potential for loft conversion (stpp)
  • Ideally located for road and rail networks
Read the full agent description

A beautifully proportioned and impressively spacious single-storey residence, offering approximately 2,628 sq ft of adaptable living space. Thoughtfully designed to provide both comfort and flexibility, the property is perfectly positioned within a generous 0.45-acre plot. Complementing the main accommodation is a detached double garage, ideal for secure parking and additional storage.

Reception Hall - Attractive hardwood glazed door with matching obscure glazed side panels, allowing plenty of natural light. Built-in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder with shelving. Doors lead to the adjoining rooms.

Sitting Room - A bright dual-aspect room featuring a double glazed window to the front and sliding patio doors opening directly onto the terrace and garden. Central gas flame fireplace with stone hearth and surround provides a focal point.

Dining Room - Another light and spacious dual aspect room with double glazed windows to the front and side, offering pleasant views over the gardens and surrounding area. Versatile in use, this room also offers potential to be opened up with the kitchen to create a superb open plan kitchen/breakfast/living space, subject to requirements.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Fitted with a comprehensive range of base and wall units with work surfaces over, incorporating a sink unit, integrated dishwasher, built-in double oven, and integrated fridge and freezer. Double glazed window overlooking the garden and door leading to:

Utility Room - Fitted with matching base and wall units with work surfaces over, sink unit, and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Floor mounted boiler, double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, and glazed door providing access to the outside.

Study - Double glazed window to the front aspect and access to the loft space.

Cloakroom - Comprising low level WC, obscure double glazed window and part tiled walls.

Bedroom 1 - A spacious and impressive principal bedroom with double glazed windows featuring fitted shutters to two aspects, enjoying garden views. Built-in wardrobes and door leading to:

En Suite - Generously sized en suite with walk-in shower enclosure, panelled bath, low level WC, vanity wash basin, heated towel rail, tiled walls, and obscure double glazed window with fitted shutters.

Bedroom 2 - Double glazed window to the front aspect overlooking the garden. Built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 3 - Double glazed window to the rear aspect with garden views. Built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 4 - Double glazed window to the rear aspect overlooking the garden. Built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 5 - Double glazed window to the rear aspect overlooking the garden. Built-in wardrobe.

Bathroom - Modern suite comprising walk-in shower enclosure, panelled bath, vanity wash basin with cupboards below, WC, heated towel rail, and obscure double glazed window with fitted shutter.

Loft Space - The loft space provides huge potential for conversion, subject to needs and relevant approval. It offers substantial floor space, together with a maximum head height of approximately 9' 6".

Outside - The property is set along a village lane within a generous plot of approximately 0.45 acres. A gravelled driveway provides ample off-street parking. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with mature flowerbeds and a pathway surrounding the property. A terrace adjoins the sitting room, ideally positioned to enjoy the afternoon and evening sun.

Detached Double Garage - Accessed via an up and over door, with double glazed windows to two aspects and an obscure glazed personal door to the rear. Power and lighting connected.

Viewings - By appointment through the Agents.

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Connected for everyday life

8%

of homes in the postcode can access 100+ Mbps broadband.

Available speed bands
30+ Mbps
77%
100+ Mbps
8%
300+ Mbps
8%
1,000+ Mbps
8%
Ofcom · Jan 2026 · postcode CB11 3UL · residential premises

Getting about

1.8 miles

to Newport (Essex) Rail Station

Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026

Background air quality

Fine particles · PM₂.₅
6.7 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
5.5 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline

Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.

Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km area

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