Thaxted Road, Debden, Saffron Walden, CB11
- Land size
- 1.26 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- 5 Bedroom Detached Property
- Listed Building
- 1.26 Acres of Established Grounds
- Outbuilding
- Ample Off Road Parking
- Double Garage
- Annexe Potential
- Council Tax Band G
- EPC Exempt
Description
***Guide Price £1m - £1.2m ***
A Truly Exceptional Grade II Listed Home of Historic Distinction Set Within 1.26 Acres of established grounds.
Steeped in history and believed to date back to the pre-1400s, this remarkable five-bedroom Grade II listed detached residence presents a rare opportunity to acquire a home of immense character, timeless elegance and outstanding versatility.
Beautifully blending centuries of heritage with generous modern-day accommodation extending to almost 4,850 sq ft including outbuildings, the property has been sympathetically maintained to preserve its wealth of original features, including exposed timbers, impressive fireplaces and an abundance of period charm throughout. The thatched roof was expertly renewed in 2021 by renowned thatching specialists Chris Kirk Thatching, further enhancing the property's exceptional character and appeal.
The ground floor offers an outstanding collection of reception spaces, perfectly suited to both everyday family life and grand-scale entertaining. The accommodation includes a magnificent principal reception room, formal dining room, study, spacious kitchen, utility room, cloakroom and a range of further versatile living areas, providing an exceptional level of flexibility rarely found in properties of this era.
To the first floor are five well-proportioned bedrooms, including an impressive principal suite complete with dressing room and ensuite facilities, complemented by further family bathroom accommodation.
Externally, the property truly comes into its own, occupying a superb 1.26 acre plot offering privacy, versatility and an enviable lifestyle setting. The grounds provide a wonderful backdrop to the home, with ample space for outdoor entertaining, recreation and enjoying the tranquillity of this historic setting.
Adding further appeal is an excellent range of outbuildings offering significant potential. A substantial detached building, currently utilised as an office, provides an exciting opportunity to create a superb self-contained annexe, subject to the necessary planning permissions. This versatile space would be ideal for multi-generational living, guest accommodation, a home business or potential holiday letting.
There is also a detached double garage providing excellent parking and storage, an additional outbuilding to the rear of the plot with a aged swimming pool outside the front which in the correct hands can all be brought back to its former glory. This unique space offers tremendous scope for future enhancement, whether transformed into a private leisure suite, gymnasium, studio or further ancillary accommodation, subject to any required consents.
Properties of this nature, combining genuine historic importance, substantial accommodation, exceptional grounds and future potential, rarely become available.
A truly unique opportunity to acquire one of the area's finest period homes, where centuries of history meet modern flexibility, set within an outstanding 1.26 acre setting.
Council Tax Band G. EPC Exempt.
IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view.
POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
POTENTIAL TENANTS: Properties are offered in line with current legislation, including the Renters Rights Act. Tenancies will typically be granted as periodic (rolling) agreements, unless otherwise agreed. A security deposit will be required, capped in line with current legislation. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure their personal possessions.
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Property details
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- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-28
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,210 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- 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
78 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
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
- Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy0.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 140
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Wimbish Primary Academy2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 41
- Type
- Academy converter
- Katherine Semar Junior School2.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 256
- Type
- Academy converter
- Katherine Semar Infant School2.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Pupils
- 180
- Type
- Academy converter
- Newport Primary School2.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 155
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport2.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 865
- Type
- Academy converter
- Saffron Walden County High School3.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 2,157
- Type
- Academy converter
- Forest Hall School6.1 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 506
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Helena Romanes School7.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,265
- Type
- Academy converter
- Birchwood High School7.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,417
- Type
- Academy converter
* 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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