
Widdington, Saffron Walden · CB11
Cornells Lane, Widdington
Cornells Lane, Widdington, Saffron Walden
Guide Price
A detached residence set in a tucked-away location off a quiet lane in this sought-after village. The property enjoys a large mature plot of approximately 1 acre, with the house offering generously proportioned accommmodation of approximately 3,250 sqft with scope for modernisation. In addition, there is a self-contained annexe and a double garage. OFFERED CHAIN FREE.
Listed 26 June 2026 · agent details updated 11 September 2026. An asking price is not a completed sale.
The home, in the agent’s words
- Substantial detached home
- Approx. 3,250 sqft
- Scope for modernisation
- Self-contained annexe and double garage
- Grounds of approx. 1 acre
- Idyllic location within a sought-after village
- No upward chain
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A detached residence set in a tucked-away location off a quiet lane in this sought-after village. The property enjoys a large mature plot of approximately 1 acre, with the house offering generously proportioned accommmodation of approximately 3,250 sqft with scope for modernisation. In addition, there is a self-contained annexe and a double garage. OFFERED CHAIN FREE.
Ground Floor -
Galleried Reception Hall - An impressive and welcoming reception space accessed via a hardwood entrance door with adjoining glazed window and porch over and further double glazed window to the front aspect. Staircase rising to the first floor galleried landing.
Sitting Room - A pair of double glazed windows to the side aspect and two pairs of glazed doors providing a good degree of natural light and views through the conservatory to the garden beyond. Fireplace with exposed brickwork.
Conservatory - A series of windows and a pair of glazed doors provide views and access to the rear garden.
Snug - A dual aspect room with double glazed windows to the front and side aspects.
Office - Double glazed window to the front aspect.
Cloakroom - Comprising low level WC, vanity wash basin and obscure double glazed window.
Dining Room - A pair of double glazed doors leading to the terrace and garden beyond. A further pair of glazed doors lead to:
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Fitted with a range of base and eye level units with worktop space over, twin bowl sink unit, double oven, ceramic hob and free-standing dishwasher. Brick fireplace (working?) and built-in larder cupboard. Door to:
Utility Room - Fitted with a range of base and eye level units with worktop space over, ceramic sink unit, space for fridge freezer and washing machine, floor mounted boiler and door providing access to the adjoining annexe. Further door to:
Wc - Comprising low level WC and obscure glazed window.
Rear Lobby - Tiled flooring, glazed to two sides and glazed door providing access to the outdoor space.
First Floor -
Landing - Access to the loft space, deep built-in airing cupboard and a pair of Velux windows to the front aspect.
Bedroom 1 - Fitted with a range of furniture incorporating wardrobes, drawers and dressing table. Velux window to the front aspect and a pair of windows to the rear aspect enjoying views over the mature garden. Door to:
En Suite - Comprising shower enclosure, vanity wash basin, low level WC, fitted cupboards and double glazed window with views to the rear aspect.
Bedroom 2 - Double glazed windows to the side and rear aspects with views over the garden. Vanity wash basin.
Bedroom 3 - A dual aspect room with double glazed windows to the front and side aspects, together with fitted wardrobes and vanity wash basin.
Bedroom 4 - Double glazed window to the side aspect.
Bathroom - Comprising panelled bath with shower over, low level WC, wash basin and double glazed window to the rear with views.
Adjoining Annexe - The property benefits from a self-contained annexe, accessed internally from the utility room or externally from a glazed hardwood entrance door from the driveway. Accommodation comprises:
Kitchen/Reception Room - A well-proportioned room with sink unit with cupboards below, a pair of glazed doors providing access to the adjoining terrace and garden and windows to the front and side aspects. Staircase rising to:
First Floor -
Landing - Doors to adjoining rooms.
Bedroom 5 - Velux window to the front aspect.
Dressing Room/Bedroom 6 - A multi-purpose room with Velux window to the front and door to:
Bathroom - Comprising panelled bath, low level WC, wash basin and obscure glazed window.
Integral Double Garage - A pair of electric up and over doors, power and lighting connected. The garage provides scope for conversion to addition accommodation, subject to needs and relevant approval.
Outside - The property is set in a tucked-away location off Cornells Lane, accessed via a gravelled driveway with mature hedging to either side, in turn leading to the front driveway and garage. The property enjoys mature grounds and garden measuring approximately one acre. The south facing rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and provides a wonderful outdoor space.
Agent's Note - A structural engineers report has identified structural cracking in the conservatory and the annexe which will require further investigation. The initial report can be made available upon request.
Viewings - By appointment through the Agents.
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Double garage + Driveway
In addition, there is a self-contained annexe and a double garage.
Agent's descriptionRear garden · terrace
Agent's descriptionDouble glazed
Hall - An impressive and welcoming reception space accessed via a hardwood entrance door with adjoining glazed window and porch over and further double glazed window to the fron…
Agent's descriptionLoft · Built-in wardrobes · Airing cupboard
Landing - Access to the loft space, deep built-in airing cupboard and a pair of Velux windows to the front aspect.
Agent's descriptionUp to 1,000 Mbps
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1.9 milesto Newport (Essex) Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 6.7 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 5.8 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.
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