5 bed detached house for sale

Top Road, Wimbish, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10

Distinctive detached home with stunning countryside views and no onward chain

Description
An attractive four/five-bedroom link-detached period cottage, The Old Piggery offers beautifully presented accommodation extending to approximately 2,387 sq ft, combining an abundance of character with a truly unique design and individual feel. Set within a generous plot and nestled in rolling countryside on the rural edge of Wimbish, this unique home enjoys a peaceful backdrop while remaining highly adaptable for modern living. Originally believed to date back to the late 1940s and formerly a working piggery, the property has since been imaginatively reconfigured into a striking reverse-living home designed to make the most of its superb surroundings, offered to the market with no onward chain. The accommodation is thoughtfully arranged, with the lower level offering excellent flexibility. There are four generous bedroom including a spacious principal bedroom which benefits from a Jack and Jill bathroom connecting to bedroom four. The remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. A practical boot room and utility area, complete with bespoke storage and bench seating, enhances everyday convenience. A standout feature of the ground floor is the spectacular vaulted reception room, showcasing white-painted beams, and large Velux windows that flood the space with natural light. Doors open onto a sunny raised terrace, seamlessly connecting the indoor and outdoor spaces. This impressive room is ideal for entertaining, complete with a stylish bar area including mirrored shelving and space for a wine fridge and cooler. Just off this room is a versatile side space, which could easily serve as a fifth bedroom, study, or gym.

Stairs lead to the first floor, where the reverse-living concept truly comes into its own. There is a stunning open-plan living and dining space paired with a spacious kitchen, creating a sociable and light-filled environment perfect for both entertaining and day-to-day life. Windows to the front, rear, and side aspects ensure the room fully embraces its picturesque setting, offering far-reaching countryside views. The kitchen is a particular highlight, designed with both style and practicality in mind. Sleek and spacious, it offers ample worktop space, a full suite of integrated appliances, and gas hobs. A large picture window provide uninterrupted views across the surrounding fields, making this a truly exceptional culinary space rarely found in homes of this nature.

Outside, the property sits within a generous plot that provides ample parking and a strong sense of privacy. To the rear, a mature walled courtyard garden creates a secluded retreat, ideal for al fresco dining or entertaining family/friends in the summer months. With tile and stone paving, the space flows naturally from the terrace into an additional private garden area that offers a further tranquil seating spot. To the front, expansive rural views stretch across the Essex countryside.

Location
Wimbish is quaint village located just 5 miles from the medieval market town of Saffron Walden. The village is home to a church and a primary school, and the nearby village of Radwinter (1.2 miles away) offers further amenities including a recreation ground, bowls club and a pub.

For schooling, Wimbish Primary School is in the village (plus other options in Radwinter, Great Sampford, Saffron Walden) and the property falls into catchment for the Joyce Franklyn Academy in Newport (6.1 miles away). There are also an abundance of independent schools for all ages available in the city of Cambridge (18.6 miles) including The Perse, The Leys and many more.

Saffron Walden provides a wide variety of cultural and recreational amenities. There is a popular market which takes place every Tuesday and Saturday, as well as everyday supermarkets including Waitrose, Tesco and Aldi.

For the commuter, both Audley End and Newport stations offer regular services to Cambridge and to London Liverpool Street. The M11 (junction 9a) is also approximately 9 miles away and gives access to the A14 and A1, and to the south, Stansted Airport and the M25.

All distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,387 sq ft