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Guide Price£1,250,000

Walden Road, Sewards End, CB10

Land size
1.25 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5

Key Features

  • Substantial family home offering approximately 3,606 sq ft of accommodation
  • Set within grounds of approximately 1.25 acres
  • Attractive carriage driveway with extensive off-street parking
  • Detached double garage with large first floor space above
  • Superb kitchen/family room with central island and doors to the garden
  • Generous sitting room with feature fireplace and doors to the front garden
  • Self-contained annexe with bedroom/sitting room, kitchen and shower room
  • Four bedrooms to the main house, including two with en-suite facilities

Description

Hightrees is a substantial and highly versatile family home set within approximately 1.25 acres in the sought-after village of Sewards End, just a short distance from Saffron Walden. Offering around 3,606 sq ft of accommodation, including a self-contained annexe and a detached double garage with first-floor space above, the property provides an exceptional degree of flexibility for modern family life, multi-generational living, working from home or those seeking generous grounds in a semi-rural setting.

The house is approached via an attractive carriage driveway, providing extensive off-street parking and leading to the detached double garage. The garage is a notable feature, with two vehicle bays and a large first-floor area above, offering excellent storage or potential for ancillary use, subject to any necessary consents.

The main house opens into a wide and welcoming reception hall, finished with wood flooring and providing a strong sense of arrival. From here, the ground-floor accommodation flows particularly well, with a balance of open-plan family space and more traditional reception rooms. The sitting room is a generous and comfortable space with attractive parquet flooring, a feature fireplace and double doors opening out to the front garden, creating a warm and inviting reception room.

At the heart of the home is the impressive kitchen/family room, a bright and sociable space designed for everyday living. The kitchen is fitted with a range of shaker-style cabinetry, a central island with breakfast seating, integrated appliances and large doors opening directly to the terrace and garden beyond. There is ample space for informal dining and seating, making it ideal for family life and entertaining.

A separate formal dining room sits nearby and enjoys a vaulted feel, garden views and French doors to the terrace, making it a lovely room for larger gatherings. Further ground floor accommodation includes a useful family room or home office, a utility room and a modern shower room.

One of the key advantages of Hightrees is the attached annexe, which can be accessed independently as well as from the main house. This provides a generous bedroom/sitting room, kitchen and shower room, making it ideal for a dependent relative, guests, older children or live-in support.

To the first floor, the principal bedroom is a superb size and benefits from an en-suite shower room. Bedroom two also enjoys an en-suite bathroom, while two further bedrooms are served by the family bathroom. The bedroom arrangement offers excellent balance, with four bedrooms in the main house in addition to the annexe accommodation.

Outside, the grounds are a significant feature. A paved terrace sits immediately behind the house, providing a natural space for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond this, the gardens are predominantly laid to lawn, with mature trees, established hedging, planted borders and attractive views towards open countryside. The grounds extend beyond the formal garden, creating a wonderful sense of privacy, openness and space.

Hightrees is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and adaptable home with a carriage driveway, excellent garaging, annexe facilities and impressive grounds, all within easy reach of Saffron Walden.

Agents Notes:
Tenure: Freehold
EPC Band: E
Uttlesford District Council - Tax Band G - £3,806.55pa
All Mains Services Connected
Mobile Coverage: Good Outdoor Coverage & Mixed Indoor Coverage Available (Ofcom)
Broadband Coverage: Superfast Available, 78 Mbps (Ofcom)

Location:
Sewards End is a sought-after village positioned just to the north of Saffron Walden, offering a pleasing balance of countryside living and convenience. Surrounded by beautiful rural scenery, the village has a peaceful, semi-rural feel while remaining within easy reach of Saffron Walden’s excellent range of shops, schools, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities. The area is well placed for access to Audley End station, Cambridge, Bishop’s Stortford and the M11, making it a popular choice for those looking for village life without feeling isolated.

Parking - Double garage

Parking - Secure gated

Disclaimer

Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of these details, however they do not form part of any offer or contract. All measurements, distances and areas are approximate and for guidance only. Prospective purchasers should not rely on these particulars and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-06-16

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,220 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£1,000,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £376,126 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Electric Heating, Wood Burner
Broadband
Standard Copper (ADSL)
Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Garage, Gated Parking
Garden
Front Garden, Private Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

80 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    206
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    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • R A Butler Junior School1.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    384
    Type
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  • R A Butler Infant School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 7
    Pupils
    271
    Type
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  • Katherine Semar Infant School1.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    4 to 7
    Pupils
    180
    Type
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  • Katherine Semar Junior School1.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    256
    Type
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Secondary

  • Saffron Walden County High School2 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    2,157
    Type
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  • Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport3.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    865
    Type
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  • Linton Village College5.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    766
    Type
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  • Castle Manor Academy7.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    760
    Type
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  • Samuel Ward Academy8.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,076
    Type
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* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Tesco Saffron Walden Superstore, Saffron Walden0.9 miles
Lidl Saffron Walden, Saffron Walden1 mile
Aldi Saffron Walden, Saffron Walden1.1 miles

GP surgery

Crocus Medical Practice1 mile

Pharmacy

Saffron Walden Pharmacy1.6 miles

Hospital

Saffron Walden Community Hospital1 mile

Green space

Playing Field634 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Audley End Rail Station3.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Dragons Green185 metres

Typical drive times

Thaxted10 min · 6.7 miles
Haverhill21 min · 12 miles
Saffron Walden5 min · 2 miles
Cambridge (city)31 min · 17 miles
Stansted Mountfitchet21 min · 11 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

A 1 in 100 to 1 in 1000 chance each yearMedium to low risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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