THE OLD VICARAGE is a beautiful detached period house, nestling in a picturesque setting to the south-east of St Mary’s Church, in the heart of Radwinter. Of historical and architectural interest, the property has a Grade II* Listing reflecting the important nature of this rather special house that contains all the features associated with a building dating originally from the early 16th Century, including the survival of a Garderobe tower. The property provides accommodation arranged over three levels with the front door opening into a lobby area which leads into a sitting room with ceiling heights over 8ft and
a staircase to the first floor. There are dual aspect leaded windows, natural timber floor, exposed beams and timbers, impressive inglenook fireplace with fitted stove and brick laid hearth, fitted book shelving, oak storage cupboard and recess with access to the cellar which measures about 14ft x 9ft with a ceiling height of about 5ft 7in. A separate dining room looks out to the rear, again featuring natural wooden floors, exposed ceiling timbers, lovely wall panelling and a door into the Garderobe tower which is currently used for additional storage. The dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room has wooden worktops, butler sink, oil Aga, attractive brick laid floor, ample space for table and chairs and with a semi-vaulted ceiling. A rear hall/utility room provides further worktops with storage space beneath, window to the rear, quarry tiled floor, part glazed stable door to the front. Beyond this, a study provides ideal space for those working from home with box bay window to the front, natural timber floor and book shelving. A door then opens into ‘the barn’, a superb addition to the ground floor living space measuring over 25ft in length with a high vaulted ceiling and an array of exposed wall and ceiling timbers, natural wooden floor, two windows to the side, glazed double doors with full height glazed side panels to the front set behind the original garage door, an impressive ceiling height rising to about 15ft and a door opening to the rear.

The first floor landing gives access to two bedrooms, both generous double rooms; the master has a dual aspect looking over the rear garden and St Mary The Virgin Church
alongside, exposed wall timbers and feature fireplace, whilst the second bedroom also enjoys a dual aspect, double fitted wardrobe and access into the Garderobe tower. The bathroom sits in between the two bedrooms and contains a white three piece suite. From the landing the second floor is accessed via a narrow staircase to two further adjoining rooms with historic doorway connecting each, creating a double bedroom area and a dressing room which could also serve a variety of purposes.

OUTSIDE, there is a ‘secret garden’ at the rear of the property which is a quiet secluded area enclosed by hedging and a stream which borders the property. The principle garden area extends to the front having been remodelled in recent times to now provide a beautifully landscaped outside space, laid
with neatly maintained lawn, a paved approach to the property with shrub borders and a low brick retaining wall. There are paved seating areas, doors to a bespoke summer house and timber garden shed in one corner. Flower beds are stacked with a variety of plants and shrubs with mature trees and hedgerow around creating a lovely outside space. In all, the grounds extend to 0.15 of an acre. There is vehicle access from the road onto the gravel driveway which provides off street parking for several vehicles.

The property is situated in the heart of the village of Radwinter, which lies in the north west corner of Essex with a fine old parish church, local post office, primary school and pub. The village lies approximately four miles to the east of the historic market town of Saffron Walden which offers a wide range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. Access to the M11 (southbound) may be gained at Stumps Cross (J9), and Audley End mainline station offers regular services to London’s Liverpool Street.