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Clay Pit Piece, Saffron Walden
For saleReduced 28 Mar 2026
£160,000Guide price

Clay Pit Piece, Saffron Walden, CB11 4DR

2bedrooms
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 26 Dec 2025 · price reduced 28 Mar 2026 · Saffron Walden

How the price compares

This home£160,000
Median 2 bed in CB11£265k27 homes listed · £373 per sq ft
Difference-40%below the area median

Key features

  • Sale by Modern Auction (T&Cs apply)
  • Subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price
  • Buyers fees apply
  • Chain free
  • Two bedroom flat
  • Good size lounge/diner
  • Well-equipped kitchen
  • Bathroom

About this home

SUMMARY ***OFFERED CHAIN FREE*** Well presented top floor two bedroom apartment.

DESCRIPTION Excellent opportunity to purchase this good size two bedroom flat in a popular part of saffron Walden. The entrance hall provides access to the rooms comprising of a good size, bright lounge/diner, well-equipped kitchen with storage cupboard, two bedrooms and bathroom. To the front is ample communal parking and well kept gardens. Saffron Walden is a fine old market town with a good range of shopping, schooling and recreational facilities, including the renowned Saffron Hall, which is situated at the County High School. The town also boasts an independent, award-winning cinema showing mainstream and art house films, a museum and art galleries. There are several sports facilities, including The Lord Butler Fitness and Leisure Centre, with its two swimming pools, squash and tennis courts, health suite, gym and creche. Audley End mainline station (with fast trains to Liverpool Street and Cambridge) is just two miles distance and the M11 access point at Stump Cross 4 miles.

Please note that an AML fee is chargeable to the buyer once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.

Entrance hall: Communal secure entrance door into communal entrance hall with stairs to second floor. Front Door Entrance Hall Doors to adjoining rooms, laminate flooring, airing cupboard and access to loft hatch. Lounge 4.88m x 3.45m 16'0" x 11'4" Kitchen 2.62m x 2.59m 8'7" x 8'6" Bedroom One 3.86m x 2.79m 12'8" x 9'2" Bedroom Two 2.82m x 2.13m 9'3" x 7'0'' Bathroom Outside: Communal parking and communal garden.

Auctioneer's Comments  This property is offered through Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid your data will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited. This method requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days, allowing buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey).

The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6600.00 including VAT. This fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Buyers will be required to complete an identification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded.

The property has a Buyer Information Pack containing documents about the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know, so you must complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of no more than £349 inc. VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack. Please confirm exact costs with the auctioneer.

The estate agent and auctioneer may recommend the services of other providers to you, in which they will be paid for the referral. These services are optional, and you will be advised of any payment, in writing before any services are accepted. Listing is subject to a start price and undisclosed reserve price that can change.

We currently hold lease details as displayed above, should you require further information please contact the branch. Please note additional fees could be incurred for items such as leasehold packs.

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale. 2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. 3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect. 4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase. 5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SHARMAN QUINNEY NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Council tax band
B
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
80 years left
Ground rent
£110 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£1,851.48 per year
Parking
Residents
Heating
Electric, Night storage
Broadband
ADSL copper wire
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Audley End Station1.7 mi
  • Newport (Essex) Station2.4 mi
  • Great Chesterford Station4.2 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in CB11 over the last 12 months: detached £715k · semi-detached £460k · terraced £360k · flat £240k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
31 Clay Pit Piece
Saffron Walden CB11 4DR
Flat
Leasehold
20 Mar 2026£176,000
33 Clay Pit Piece
Saffron Walden CB11 4DR
Flat
Leasehold
25 Nov 2025£172,000
20 Clay Pit Piece
Saffron Walden CB11 4DR
Detached
Freehold
16 Oct 2025£370,000
40 Clay Pit Piece
Saffron Walden CB11 4DR
Terraced
Freehold
27 Aug 2025£355,000
21 Clay Pit Piece
Saffron Walden CB11 4DR
Flat
Leasehold
1 Nov 2024£150,000
46 Clay Pit Piece
Saffron Walden CB11 4DR
Semi-detached
Freehold
19 Jul 2024£375,000
44 Clay Pit Piece
Saffron Walden CB11 4DR
Semi-detached
Freehold
15 Jul 2024£295,500
9 Clay Pit Piece
Saffron Walden CB11 4DR
Flat
Leasehold
2 Jul 2024£173,000
32 Clay Pit Piece
Saffron Walden CB11 4DR
Terraced
Freehold
4 Jan 2024£320,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CB11

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£800£16,000 deposit · £144,000 loan
Stamp Duty£700England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Kevin Henry, Saffron Walden on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 26 Dec 2025; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 28/03/2026.

Agent disclaimer

Disclaimer - Property reference SAF103683. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Kevin Henry, Saffron Walden. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

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