Summary - HOPE COTTAGE, ARKESDEN ROAD, SAFFRON WALDEN, CLAVERING CB11 4QU
5 bed 4 bath Detached
Large five-bedroom cottage with huge garden and paddock potential — scope to modernise.
Five bedrooms with 2 ensuites plus family bathroom
Hope Cottage is a substantial five-bedroom detached family home set on a very large plot in a quiet village location between Clavering and Arkesden. The house offers flexible living across multiple reception rooms — lounge with log burner, separate snug, a large kitchen-diner and a bright conservatory that opens onto generous rear gardens. Practical space includes a utility room, detached garage and ample driveway parking.
The garden is a major asset: mature, private and large enough for family recreation and entertaining. A versatile outbuilding provides immediate home-office or studio use. Beyond the garden lies a separate paddock of about 1.6 acres with stables available by separate negotiation, offering scope for equestrian or hobby-farming uses (subject to planning and separate purchase).
Buyers should note a few material points: the property has an EPC rating of D and is in Council Tax Band F (relatively expensive). The construction includes older timber-frame sections with no confirmed insulation date, and images/reports indicate some roof wear and routine maintenance will be required. Broadband speeds in the area are reported slow, though mobile signal is excellent.
Overall this is a rare countryside family home combining sizeable indoor living, substantial outdoor space and versatile ancillary buildings. It will suit growing families seeking privacy and scope to adapt spaces — but budget for improvement works and energy upgrades if prioritising efficiency or modern connectivity.
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