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Old School Building, Mount Pleasant Road, CB11
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£339,995

Old School Building, Mount Pleasant Road, CB11 3NY

1bedroom
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
507sq ft
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 5 days ago · Saffron Walden

How the price compares

This home£339,995£671 per sq ft
Median 1 bed in CB11£125k31 homes listed · £241 per sq ft
Difference+172%above the area median

Key features

  • SERVICE CHARGE COVERED FOR 5 YEARS *based on current service charge budget*
  • READY FOR OCCUPATION EARLY 2027
  • OFF PLAN RESERVATIONS ALREADY TAKING PLACE
  • 3 BEDROOM SHOWHOME AVAILABLE TO VIEW
  • 1 BEDS STARTING FROM £249,995
  • CONVERSION OF THE OLD FRIENDS SCHOOL
  • 2 BEDS STARTING FROM £379,995
  • PLANS, PRICING & BROCHURES AVAILABLE
  • 3 BEDS STARTING FROM £539,995
  • RESIDENTS LOUNGE FOR MEETING YOUR NEW NEIGHBOURS

About this home

CHASE NEW HOMES ARE OFFERING A TO COVER THE FIRST 5 YEARS OF SERVICE CHARGE T&Cs APPLY* CALL TODAY TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT. *based on current service charge budget, offer applied to asking price offers. Plot 82 is a lovely ground floor, south facing, 1 bedroom apartment. Comprising of an open plan kitchen / living space, 1 bedroom, with built in wardrobes and 1 bathroom. Please our exceptional finishes in description below. We have now launched the first plots in the beautifully restored Old School Building here at The Waldens. Call to book your appointment to view the floorplans for our unique first 10 plots, with brochures and information cards available to take away with you. Our 3 bedroom show apartment is now available for viewings, please call to book your appointment. The Old School House is a carefully considered conversion of the former Friends School building, breathing new life into a historic landmark while preserving its character and charm. This exceptional renovation delivers a collection of apartments that blend heritage architecture with contemporary design and modern living. Set within the wider Waldens community, The Old School House offers a lifestyle defined by quality, individuality and a strong sense of place, ideal for buyers seeking something beyond the ordinary. A total of 52 unique apartments are being created within the repurposed Old School House. Each offering its own individual layout and character, with private entrances to selected plots. No two apartments are quite the same, making each home feel distinctive and personal. The building offers one, two and three-bedroom apartments with a variety of layouts shaped by the original building’s architecture. Life at The Old School House has been designed to feel relaxed, social and well-connected with an exclusive residents’ lounge, concierge service, tennis courts and multi-use games area. All apartments come with a long lease length of 999 years. Our properties all come with exceptional finishes, including: Leicht German-designed kitchen with soft close doors and drawers Quartz worktops with upstand Fully integrated Bosch appliances including fridge/freezer, oven, microwave oven, induction hob and extractor Fully integrated Bosch dishwasher

Free-standing Bosch washing machine and tumble dryer in utility cupboard Amtico Spacia wide plank flooring to hallway, kitchen/dining area (including storage cupboard) and cloakrooms Carpet to all bedrooms Fully fitted wardrobe to bedroom one Tiled flooring to bathroom Fully fitted bathrooms with chrome fixtures & fittings & ROCA furniture 10 year new home warranty The Old School House dates back to 1879, the magnificent buildings and grounds are being restored and reimagined to invent a new way to live, blending both new & old architecture to create a tranquil oasis in the historic town of Saffron Walden. A combination of apartments & houses has been thoughtfully planned creating a new community. The landscaped grounds will provide tennis courts and a multi-use games area with a network of footpaths and a pond for residents to enjoy. The Waldens is within catchment of Saffron Walden County High School (outstanding) and other top educational facilities. Saffron Walden is steeped in history, with beautiful architecture and a busy High Street filled with coffee shops, pubs and restaurants and the added convenience of a town centre Waitrose. Close to Audley End train station with excellent links to London and Cambridge, Saffron Walden is perfectly positioned surrounded by stunning countryside. From Audley End Train Station

Cambridge - 15 minutes London Liverpool Street - 56 minutes From The Waldens by Foot Saffron Walden Town Centre – 10 minutes The Railway Arms Pub – 6 minutes From The Waldens by Car Audley End Train Station – 6 minutes Cambridge – 30 minutes

Disclaimer - all photos shown are from similar house types are and for illustrative purposes only. All measurements are for guidance only and are subject to change during construction, they should not be used for carpet sizes, appliance spaces or items of furniture

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Size
507 sq ft / 47 sq m
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
999 years left
Service charge
£1,987.44 per year

Floorplan

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Location

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  • Audley End Station1.7 mi
  • Newport (Essex) Station2.8 mi
  • Great Chesterford Station3.7 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.

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£1,701£34,000 deposit · £305,996 loan
Stamp Duty£7,000England 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 Compass Elevation, Bedford on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 3 Nov 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 03/11/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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