Summary - Castle Street, Saffron Walden CB10 1BJ
3 bed 1 bath Terraced
Compact period home with courtyard close to town amenities and schools.
Grade II Listed cottage with original sash windows and fireplace
South-facing paved courtyard with brick and flint rear wall
Approx 814 sq ft over four floors — compact, multi-level layout
Rayburn provides hot water and central heating; multi-fuel appliance
Chain free and centrally located near shops, parks and schools
Listed status — alterations require consent; may add time and cost
Very small plot and modest room sizes; upper rooms currently sub-divided
Area crime above average — consider security measures
A Grade II Listed mid-terrace cottage arranged over four floors, offering characterful living in the heart of Saffron Walden. The house benefits from a south-facing paved courtyard, sash windows, an original fireplace and built-in shelving that retain historic charm while delivering practical living space. The property is chain-free and well placed for the town centre, parks and local schools.
Accommodation totals about 814 sq ft and includes a lower-ground reception room, ground-floor kitchen/breakfast room with a Rayburn that supplies hot water and heating, a first-floor bedroom and bathroom, and two bedrooms on the second floor. The upper rooms are currently sub-divided and could be reinstated as one larger bedroom if preferred. Internal features include engineered oak flooring to the lower-ground room and useful built-in storage throughout.
Buyers should be aware this is a listed building; alterations, maintenance and repairs will require listed-building consent and could increase cost and timescales. The house is small overall with a very small plot, and space is arranged over multiple floors which may suit some lifestyles but feel compact to others. Crime levels in the area are above average — practical security measures are recommended.
Practical positives include excellent mobile signal, fast broadband, affordable council tax and the possibility of a residents’ parking permit. The setting on Castle Street places you within easy walking distance of Bridge End Gardens, the Fry Art Gallery and a wide range of town amenities and schools, making this a good choice for buyers seeking a period property in a highly desirable, historic town centre location.
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