Summary - WHITE COTTAGE HEYDON LANE ELMDON SAFFRON WALDEN CB11 4NH
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Grade II listed four-bed cottage with west garden and ample parking.
Grade II listed thatched cottage with extensive period features
Recently renovated and extended to a high standard throughout
Open-plan farmhouse kitchen/dining with French doors to terrace
West-facing large garden, secluded lawn and sunken entertaining terrace
Off-street driveway parking for multiple vehicles on generous plot
Thatched roof—specialist maintenance and potentially higher insurance costs
Listed status restricts alterations; statutory consents required for changes
Council tax above average; broadband and mobile signal are only average
A handsome Grade II listed thatched cottage set in the heart of a picturesque village, recently extended and renovated to provide comfortable family living across about 1,700 sq ft. The house retains many period features — inglenook fireplaces, exposed beams and fitted cabinetry — while the kitchen/dining space and utility have been updated with modern fixtures and quartz worktops for everyday convenience.
The layout works well for family life and flexible use: a generous open-plan kitchen/dining room opening to a sunken terrace, a separate sitting room with wood burner, a ground-floor playroom/office and four bedrooms across the upper floors. The plot is large and the rear garden faces west, offering good afternoon and evening sun and private lawned areas for children or informal entertaining.
Practical strengths include ample off-street parking for multiple vehicles and easy access to commuter links, schools rated Good and local village amenities. Broadband and mobile signals are described as average, and the area is affluent with very low crime, making it attractive for those seeking a rural yet well-connected home.
Buyers should be aware of material constraints: the Grade II listing will restrict alterations and can make further changes and maintenance more costly. The thatched roof, while charming, typically requires specialist upkeep and may affect insurance and long-term running costs. Council tax is above average. Overall, this property suits buyers who value period character and village living and who understand the care and constraints of a listed thatched home.
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