5 bedroom equestrian property for sale

Lovely farmhouse with stables, pool and paddocks, set in grounds of around 8 acres, offering wonderful, characterful living spaces.

Description

Leggatts Farm is a charming and spacious property, offering a wonderful blend of character and modern convenience.

Upon entering, you are greeted by a welcoming entrance hallway, complete with a cloakroom conveniently positioned to one side. This leads into a generously sized boot room with direct access to the garden, alongside an additional store room, also featuring garden access.

To the left of the hallway, you'll find a large, open-plan kitchen and dining area. The kitchen showcases beautiful exposed beams and offers delightful views to gardens and land beyond.

The kitchen is fully fitted with a lovely granite work surface and the dining area comfortably accommodates a large table and benefits from built-in storage. From here, a stunning oak staircase leads to the first floor, while a separate door opens into the inviting sitting room.

The sitting room is a standout feature, full of character, with a dual aspect that brings in plenty of light. The room boasts an inglenook fireplace, exposed beams, and double doors opening out to the front garden. Additional features include an under stairs storage cupboard and access to a hallway, which leads to the sixth bedroom. This dual-aspect double bedroom is ideal for guests and features its own staircase to the first floor.

Upstairs, a spacious landing area provides access to the principal bedroom, which enjoys plenty of natural light from its dual aspect. The room also benefits from built-in wardrobes and an ensuite, complete with a freestanding roll-top bath, a separate shower , a vanity unit with an incorporated wash hand basin and a heated towel rail.

A recently updated shower room features a double shower enclosure, WC, wash hand basin, and heated towel rail. The hallway leads to three more well-sized bedrooms. Bedroom five is a bright and airy double with built-in wardrobes and lovely views over the front garden. Bedroom three is another double with countryside views, built-in storage, and a window to the front. The second-largest bedroom offers generous proportions, with windows to both the front and rear, and access to a storage cupboard.

Bedroom two is accessible via the second landing and includes a built-in storage cupboard. From here, you'll find the fourth double bedroom, which benefits from a large window to the front and built-in storage. The accompanying shower room offers a convenient layout with a shower, WC, wash hand basin and radiator.

Outside, the property is approached via a tree-lined driveway that leads to a spacious shingle driveway, offering ample off-road parking. The front garden is a beautifully landscaped area, featuring mature trees and shrubs that provide privacy and a tranquil setting. A stunning heated swimming pool, enclosed by part-walled surroundings, is complemented by a summerhouse and patio.

Adjacent to the house, a large patio offers an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining. The expansive lawn wraps around to the front of the property, with access to a peaceful pond. A paved pathway leads to an additional paddock area, complete with excellent equestrian facilities, including stables and a ménage.

This property truly offers a unique combination of space, character and modern amenities making it an ideal family home in a private and peaceful setting.

Location

Debden Green is a small hamlet situated around 6 miles from the historic market town of Saffron Walden, where there are shops, schools, sports and other facilities.

Newport (5 ½ miles) and Audley End (7 ½ miles) provide train services to London Liverpool Street.

The village of Henham which is 3 miles away provides a village shop, public house, parish church, award winning boutique gym, village hall, tennis club and highly regarded JMI School.

The market town of Thaxted is only 3 miles distant, and offers further amenities, including the weekly market, restaurant, inns, church and educational facilities.

Bishop’s Stortford lies approximately 9 miles to the south with a wide range of amenities and gives access to the M11 (J8) providing road connections to London, the M25, and M11 (J10) to Cambridge and the Midlands is accessed via Saffron Walden.

Bishop’s Stortford also provides a train service to London Liverpool Street in 38 minutes.

All mileages and times quoted are approximate.




Acreage: 8.18 Acres

Directions

SAT NAV POSTCODE is CB11 3LZ

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Additional Info

Mains water and electricity
Private sewerage treatment plant (last serviced 2023)
Oil fired heating (system last serviced 2024)