High Street, Widdington

This highly individual home effortlessly marries traditional village charm with smart, considered modern design. From the moment you step into the wide entrance hall, there’s a sense of space and light, with natural flow and proportion throughout. A ground floor cloakroom and generous storage cupboard are neatly tucked away, while to the front, the dual-aspect sitting room is a welcoming space, filled with light and garden views — perfect for quieter moments or entertaining guests. Opposite, a well-appointed study offers a calm and practical workspace, complete with bespoke shelving and desk, ideal for those working from home.

But it’s the rear of the house that truly impresses. A stunning, split-level open-plan living area stretches across the back of the home, incorporating a stylish kitchen, generous dining zone and informal snug. The kitchen itself is beautifully appointed with an extensive range of cabinetry, expansive worktops and a breakfast bar for casual meals or coffee mornings. There’s space for a large range cooker, American-style fridge/freezer and other standalone appliances — ideal for those who love to cook or entertain. The dining area opens via full-width bi-folding doors to the garden terrace, creating a wonderful connection to the outdoors and turning summer lunches into effortless alfresco gatherings.

A few steps lead up to a second sitting room — a more intimate retreat anchored by a wood-burning stove, adding a sense of warmth and character. Whether hosting friends, enjoying a family movie night, or simply unwinding by the fire, the space adapts with ease.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a sanctuary in itself — vaulted ceilings and striking feature windows frame views over the landscaped garden and open meadowland beyond. Built-in wardrobes offer discreet storage, while the en suite shower room adds comfort and luxury.
Three further bedrooms, all generously sized doubles, provide space for family and guests, served by a contemporary family bathroom and a separate shower room, both finished to a high standard.

The Annexe
The annexe is cleverly designed to offer independence while still being connected to the main house. It has its own front entrance, which opens into a large utility/boot room with built-in storage and access to the garage/workshop. A private staircase leads up to the first-floor annexe itself — comprising a fitted kitchen with skylight, comfortable sitting room with French doors onto a rear deck, double bedroom with built-in wardrobes, and a modern shower room. Currently used as an AirBnB, this space offers excellent income potential or an ideal setup for guests, extended family or home working.

Outside
The Pightle sits on a generous and beautifully tended plot of around one-third of an acre. The rear garden enjoys a peaceful, open aspect with views across the neighbouring Priors Hall Farm meadow. A large paved terrace provides the perfect setting for summer dining, with steps leading up to a lawned garden framed by mature trees, shrubs and herbaceous borders. There’s also a decked terrace accessed directly from the annexe, offering further space to relax.
To the front, a landscaped garden with lawn, flowerbeds and paved paths creates a welcoming first impression, while the private driveway provides ample parking and leads to the garage/workshop — fully fitted with work benches, power and lighting.

Setting

Widdington is set amongst attractive undulating countryside, yet only two miles from the village of Newport, which has a good range of shops and a mainline station providing a regular service to London’s Liverpool Street Station. Audley End mainline station (Liverpool Street within 51 minutes) is just over 4 miles away. The market town of Saffron Walden is within 6 miles, with a thriving twice weekly market, excellent range of shops, leisure facilities, coffee bars and restaurants. Widdington is in the catchment area for the highly renowned Joyce Frankland Academy (formerly Newport Free Grammar School). For more extensive shopping facilities, Bishop’s Stortford with a mainline station is within 8 miles. Cambridge is within 19 miles to the north (16 minutes by train from Audley End). Access to the M11 south (9 miles) is at junction 8, Bishop’s Stortford, or going north, junction 10 at Duxford for the M11/A11.

Agents Note - The driveway is owned by the property and there is a vehicular right of way for the neighbouring property.