Where to find a Grade II listed Saffron Walden home for sale? Here, of course! Say ‘hello baby’ to Headly House, a timber framed four bedder overlooking Newport’s Elephant Green. Dating to the 16th century, it was originally part of the Quendon Hall Estate before being bought by its current owner in 1958.

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THE LOCATION

Hold on a mo: Elephant Green? Yup, it’s said this pretty street has its name because during the 19th century, an Indian elephant which belonged to a travelling circus died and was buried here. Want more facts? Elephant Green’s also the location of an old marketplace dating back to Medieval times. Oh and it’s also one of the smallest greens in England.

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THE GROUND FLOOR

Back to Headly House with its tons of character features. Set over three floors, downstairs there’s a sitting room with original beams and feature fireplace. The dining room’s also got an inglenook fireplace with copper hood. Then there’s the bathroom and kitchen. Albeit in need of upgrades, they’ve enough space to be transformed exactly how you like.

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THE UPSTAIRS

On the first floor there’s another bathroom and two bedrooms, both with their own ceramic wash basins (fancy) and fitted wardrobes. Up another flight of stairs to the second floor are two further beds, again both with fitted wardrobes. But it’s those beams again that’s done it for us. I mean; just look at them.

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WHAT ELSE?

There’s off-street parking, double garage, rear garden with mature trees and sun room. There’s also no onward chain; meaning it can be yours, sharpish. Its location is also pretty impressive: Newport has plenty of shops, pubs, a bakery, school, farmers’ market and its own mainline train station; with services into Liverpool Street in an hour. The price for this Saffron Walden home for sale? Just £585k. Get in there quick before we do.

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