Summary - 5 MILL LANE SAFFRON WALDEN CB10 2AS
1 bed 1 bath Terraced
Cosy town cottage with large garden and office space for modern living.
One double bedroom with good internal space for a cottage
Cosy living room with wood-burning stove and exposed brick feature
Useful basement reception room currently used as a home office
Large rear garden mainly lawn plus seating area and rear shed
Compact footprint ~498 sq ft — suitable for first-time buyer or downsizer
Solid brick walls (pre-1900) likely lack insulation — upgrade likely needed
Double glazing fitted before 2002; windows and efficiency may need updating
Freehold, mains gas heating, no flood risk, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
Well-presented, one-bedroom Victorian cottage in a quiet cul-de-sac, minutes from Saffron Walden town centre. The living room centres on a wood-burning stove, creating a cosy reception space, while a modern kitchen provides practical everyday cooking facilities. A useful basement room currently used as an office adds flexible space for working from home or storage.
Upstairs offers a large double bedroom and a bathroom; the property’s footprint is compact at about 498 sq ft, making it especially suitable for a first-time buyer or someone looking to downsize. The rear garden is a genuine asset for the size — mainly laid to lawn with a seating area and shed — offering private outdoor space for relaxing or entertaining.
Buyers should note the house is a period solid-wall property constructed before 1900, with double glazing installed before 2002 and assumed lack of wall insulation. These are common for older cottages and may mean upgrading insulation and possibly windows to improve energy efficiency. The basement is below-ground so will have reduced natural light compared with the main rooms.
Practical details: freehold tenure, mains gas central heating with boiler and radiators, no flooding risk, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband. Its location near schools, leisure facilities and Audley End station (around two miles) makes it well placed for everyday life and commuting.
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