ShortgroveNewport, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3TX

South House forms the southern wing of a striking Grade II* listed eighteenth century stable block on the historic Shortgrove Estate. Converted into three residences approximately 50 years ago, and later remodelled, the property combines exceptional architectural character with bright, versatile accommodation arranged over three floors. The house enjoys established gardens, woodland, and far reaching views across listed historic parkland, meadows, and neighbouring gardens. The property is entered through panelled front doors, set beneath brick elevations and the beautifully preserved pargetted former coach entrance. The entrance hall provides an impressive introduction, with a staircase and access to a cloakroom and to the rear garden.

To the left of the hall lies an exceptional double height drawing room, an astonishing space flooded with natural light from its tall windows on both sides. A gallery overlooks the room from above, and a working open fireplace provides a striking focal point. To the right of the hall, a breakfast room opens into the spacious kitchen/dining room, set beneath the original arched former carriage entrance. The kitchen is fitted with floor and wall mounted oak units with Corian work surfaces, an oil fired AGA, and a separate electric oven with ceramic hob. The room enjoys views over the front lawn and driveway, and across the rear gardens, offering direct access to the private courtyard.

The first floor contains the impressive gallery that overlooks the drawing room. To the right sits the main bedroom suite, a generously proportioned room complimented by its own en suite bathroom, which includes a bath, separate shower and white sanitaryware. Adjacent to this is a walk in dressing room illuminated from above by a skylight. On the second floor, there are four further bedrooms, one of which is used as a study and another a library, and a family bathroom. Stairs rise to the third floor where there are exposed timbers and a bright open landing, lit by two Velux windows. To the left is a well proportioned sixth bedroom, and this floor also contains a WC and access to extensive attic storage. From the upper floors, the views extend across the front parkland and valley, taking in the sweeping lawn and driveway below.

The gardens and grounds form an exceptional and wonderfully mature setting, extending to approximately 1.2 acres. Lawns sweep around the house, bordered by established trees and thoughtfully arranged flower beds with displays of various flowers including aconites, snowdrops and daffodils. Closest to the house lies a charming walled garden which opens into a vibrant flower garden rich with colour. Beyond this, there is a wildflower meadow and past an old boundary wall, the land then drops away into ancient woodland.

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