Summary - KESTRELS, LOWER POND STREET, SAFFRON WALDEN, DUDDENHOE END CB11 4UP
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious four-bedroom barn conversion with large gardens and courtyard parking.
Grade II Listed barn conversion with exposed beams and high ceilings
Kestrels is a handsome Grade II Listed barn conversion set around a private courtyard in Duddenhoe End, offering generous, versatile accommodation across two storeys. The house combines countryside character — exposed beams, high ceilings and a brick fireplace with fitted stove — with practical family spaces including an L-shaped principal reception, two further reception rooms, a study and four bedrooms. Outside, a large, thoughtfully landscaped rear garden, paved terrace, vegetable plot, greenhouse and summer house sit within a plot of about 0.29 acres. Parking is provided by a gravel forecourt and a double cart lodge (partly adapted to storage).
This property will suit buyers seeking a country home with period character and flexible reception space — couples or families who value gardens and privacy. The oil-fired Esse stove provides radiator heating but the listed status means any alteration or modernisation will need listed-building consent; prospective buyers should factor in potential constraints and costs for works. Broadband speeds are very slow and mobile signal is only average, which may affect those needing reliable high-speed connectivity.
Practical points are clear: there are two bathrooms (one ensuite-style shower room on the ground floor), a separate utility room and useful outbuildings. Council tax is high and tenure details are not provided. The home is in a quiet hamlet about six miles from Saffron Walden with rail links to London within a reasonable drive — appealing for rural commuters who accept the trade-offs of a listed property.
Overall, Kestrels offers a rare combination of scale, garden space and period charm in an attractive rural cluster. It’s best for buyers who appreciate character, need flexible family accommodation and are prepared to manage listed-building responsibilities and modest connectivity limitations.
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