Great Sampford

About this property

An attractive and spacious three/four-bedroom chalet style detached home, situated in an elevated position with a 0.32 acre plot and views over paddocks and farmland.

What We Say

This is a very spacious property with much scope, extensive frontage, and a great plot. Behind the property are paddocks and a livery yard and there is a great network of country walks and bridleways in the vicinity. Great Sampford is a lovely village with its own school, church and pub. An end of chain situation is offered.

What the Owners Say

We built the house 63 years ago with later extensions and have been very happy raising our family. We have loved the views over the horses and farmland, and the village has always been very friendly with a good community atmosphere. I have now moved in with my daughter and son in law, so my home holding many happy memories is ready for its new owners.

History & Background

Nestled in a picturesque village setting sits this attractive three/four-bedroom chalet-style residence, available for the first time since its construction 63 years ago by the current owner. This detached property occupies a generous 0.32-acre south-facing plot, boasting mature landscaping and extensive road frontage.

The elegant carriage-style driveway offers convenient “in and out” access, while the eastern side of the property presents an excellent opportunity with space to create additional parking or garage development, subject to planning permission.

Behind its charming façade lies a surprisingly spacious interior. The heart of the home features two substantial reception rooms complemented by a third space ideal for a home office. The country kitchen/breakfast room flows seamlessly into a sun-drenched conservatory, perfect for enjoying elevated garden views. The practical layout includes multiple service rooms and the remarkable convenience of five WCs throughout, including two en-suites and a family shower room.

The guide price reflects the property’s need for some modernization, including potential electrical updates to meet current regulation and cosmetic refreshing of the bathrooms and such. Despite this, the home presents well with double glazing throughout and stands ready for immediate occupation with no onward chain complications.

This rare opportunity combines character, space, and potential in a sought-after location. Interested parties are advised to review the agent’s notes.

Setting & Location

The property enjoys a privileged position in Moor End, on the fringe of Great Sampford Village—a charming and highly sought-after rural farming community in the Uttlesford District, nestled alongside the River Pant. This picturesque area draws enthusiasts of outdoor pursuits, offering scenic footpaths and bridleways that delight walkers, cyclists, and horse riders alike.

Great Sampford boasts essential amenities including a well-regarded community primary school (rated “Good”), a welcoming village pub and restaurant, and a historic church rich in character. The quaint villages of Thaxted, Great Bardfield, and Finchingfield lie just a short drive away, with Saffron Walden (8.8 miles) serving as the nearest town center.

Occupying an elevated position, the house commands magnificent south-facing views across horse paddocks, the meandering river, and the gentle undulations of surrounding farmland. The mature gardens feature a delightful summer house and upper terraces perfectly positioned to capture the sunshine throughout the day.

At the front, an elegant carriage drive provides ample parking for several vehicles. The property’s heritage is intertwined with Moor End Stables located to the rear—an active livery yard that enriches the setting with the charming daily sight of horse riders, enhancing the authentic countryside experience.

Stanstead International Airport 13.5 miles*    Bishops Stortford/M1 16.5 miles* Station at Audley End 11 miles*

Ground Floor Accommodation

The front entrance door leads to the hallway where stairs lead to the first floor. Access leads to the two sizeable reception rooms where the dual aspect sitting room has highly polished oak flooring with French doors to the rear and an attractive limestone fireplace housing a gas (LPG) real flame effect fire. The room is L shaped providing space for a music or library area. The dining room is also of excellent size, L shaped with space to seat a dozen or more for special occasions where there is also a serving hatch from the kitchen. At the end of the hall is a further room, historically used as a home hairdressers, an ideal room for an office/bedroom. Alongside is a spacious cloakroom w.c and access to the Kitchen/Breakfast Room. The room is an irregular shape with majority pine cladding to the walls and ceiling with an area housing the boiler and larger white goods. The kitchen is fitted with extensive unit and lies open plan to the sunroom which currently serves as a breakfast room with views across the gardens, paddocks and beyond. A further area open plan to the kitchen leads to another cloakroom/w.c., a spacious utility room, cloaks storage and a walk-in larder.

First Floor Accommodation

Stairs lead to a part galleried landing. The main bedroom is extensive in size with access to an en-suite bathroom with views to the rear. The guest bedroom also enjoys views to the rear where the room has built in storage cupboards and an en-suite w.c with a sink. There is a third bedroom alongside the first-floor shower room.

Grounds

The property stands on a substantial south facing plot of 0.32 of an acre. The gardens have been well tended over the past 60 + years with mature specimen trees, extensive flower beds and attractive lawn areas. To the front is a carriage drive set behind a wall and shrubbery. The drive allows parking for several vehicles with further space on one side of the house to extend the parking, if needed. Upper terrace areas enjoy elevated views with access down to the summer house.

Agents Notes

• Our Client has completed a property questionnaire providing additional information. Please request this through the selling agent.
• The property’s title deeds are EX763291 (main house and garden) and small part of EX763329.
• The carriage drive will have an easement over neighbouring land for a right of access.
• The property was underpinned in 1992 through an insurance claim
• There are TPO (tree preservation orders) on site.
• Great Sampford village lies beneath London Stanstead’s flight path, approximately 8 miles to the NNE of the airport.

Services

Mains Electricity. Mains Water. Mains Drainage. Oil Fired Heating

EPC rating: Unknown. Council tax band: E, Tenure: Freehold,

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