House For Sale £2,750,000
Pollards cross is a highly unique Grade II Listed country house, peacefully located with gated access from a quiet country lane but within easy reach of the popular market town
of Saffron Walden and the mainline station to London Liverpool Street at Audley End. The property has been extensively renovated and extended over the years to provide what is now exceptional accommodation arranged over 3 floors, whilst retaining many fine period features including exposed timbers, impressive fireplaces and chimney stacks, which also blend perfectly with modern fittings and facilities.
Beautifully appointed accommodation provides 3 main reception rooms on the ground floor, including a striking drawing room with panelled walls and fireplace, an impressive formal dining room and a spacious sitting/family room with twin aspect and a wide bay window with double doors which open onto the poolside terrace. The stunning kitchen/breakfast room has been superbly appointed with an extensive range of wall and base units with central island, granite worktops and a triple aspect overlooking the grounds. A wide opening links via a step down to the expansive dining area which leads on to the formal dining room with an impressive inglenook fireplace. A good sized utility room leads to an internal study area and a well appointed cloakroom is accessed adjacent to an internal lobby area.
The first floor landing is split level and leads to the 4 generously proportioned bedrooms and 3 bath/wet rooms which are all extremely well appointed retaining the luxurious feel that Pollards Cross has to offer. 2 further double bedrooms are located on the second floor, accessed via a staircase adjacent to a large landing/library area and provide useful further guest accommodation.
Outside: The property is accessed via electric gates which open to an extensive gravelled driveway leading to the property and providing off street parking for numerous vehicles. There is a detached annexe which provides either 2/3 bedroom accommodation, ideal for a dependent relative or au pair, or potentially a bed and breakfast facility which could generate additional income. In all, the property sits in about 6 acres with beautifully landscaped grounds which are a significant
feature of this property. There are extensive lawns, a walled rose garden with topiary bushes, a gazebo, box hedging, paved terraces providing perfect space for entertaining and an outdoor swimming pool with adjacent
summerhouse with hot tub and a changing area with a shower and WC. The stable yard provides an extensive hardstanding area with 6 loose boxes, garaging, a store room and tack room. There are two large paddock areas that each book-end the property and which are enclosed by post and rail fencing. There is also an all weather tennis court.
Hempstead has many period houses and cottages, a fine church and a Public House/restaurant. The market town of Saffron Walden lies some 7 miles from the village with an extensive range of social, recreational and educational facilities. There is access to the M11 motorway (J9) and Audley End mainline railway station lies some 9 miles away providing regular services to London’s Liverpool St. The village of Steeple Bumpstead is about 3 miles away with a garage/filing station, post office and village shop.
of Saffron Walden and the mainline station to London Liverpool Street at Audley End. The property has been extensively renovated and extended over the years to provide what is now exceptional accommodation arranged over 3 floors, whilst retaining many fine period features including exposed timbers, impressive fireplaces and chimney stacks, which also blend perfectly with modern fittings and facilities.
Beautifully appointed accommodation provides 3 main reception rooms on the ground floor, including a striking drawing room with panelled walls and fireplace, an impressive formal dining room and a spacious sitting/family room with twin aspect and a wide bay window with double doors which open onto the poolside terrace. The stunning kitchen/breakfast room has been superbly appointed with an extensive range of wall and base units with central island, granite worktops and a triple aspect overlooking the grounds. A wide opening links via a step down to the expansive dining area which leads on to the formal dining room with an impressive inglenook fireplace. A good sized utility room leads to an internal study area and a well appointed cloakroom is accessed adjacent to an internal lobby area.
The first floor landing is split level and leads to the 4 generously proportioned bedrooms and 3 bath/wet rooms which are all extremely well appointed retaining the luxurious feel that Pollards Cross has to offer. 2 further double bedrooms are located on the second floor, accessed via a staircase adjacent to a large landing/library area and provide useful further guest accommodation.
Outside: The property is accessed via electric gates which open to an extensive gravelled driveway leading to the property and providing off street parking for numerous vehicles. There is a detached annexe which provides either 2/3 bedroom accommodation, ideal for a dependent relative or au pair, or potentially a bed and breakfast facility which could generate additional income. In all, the property sits in about 6 acres with beautifully landscaped grounds which are a significant
feature of this property. There are extensive lawns, a walled rose garden with topiary bushes, a gazebo, box hedging, paved terraces providing perfect space for entertaining and an outdoor swimming pool with adjacent
summerhouse with hot tub and a changing area with a shower and WC. The stable yard provides an extensive hardstanding area with 6 loose boxes, garaging, a store room and tack room. There are two large paddock areas that each book-end the property and which are enclosed by post and rail fencing. There is also an all weather tennis court.
Hempstead has many period houses and cottages, a fine church and a Public House/restaurant. The market town of Saffron Walden lies some 7 miles from the village with an extensive range of social, recreational and educational facilities. There is access to the M11 motorway (J9) and Audley End mainline railway station lies some 9 miles away providing regular services to London’s Liverpool St. The village of Steeple Bumpstead is about 3 miles away with a garage/filing station, post office and village shop.
