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£175,000Guide price

South Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 3GZ

1bedroom
1bathroom
Retirement Propertytype
727sq ft
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 3 Jul 2026 · Saffron Walden

How the price compares

This home£175,000£241 per sq ft
Median 1 bed in CB11£125k31 homes listed · £241 per sq ft
Difference+40%above the area median

Key features

  • Central town location
  • Second floor retirement apartment
  • Lift access
  • Communal gardens
  • Walking distance to amenities

About this home

A beautifully appointed second floor retirement apartment positioned in a central and favourable location within the town. The apartment enjoys far reaching views of the town and provides bright and well proportioned living accommodation throughout together with communal gardens and parking.

Saffron Walden is an historic market town with a magnificent Parish Church, numerous period properties and a wide tree-lined High Street. An extensive range of shops, schools, social and sporting amenities are all accessible within the town and the Golf Course and Sports Centre lie on the town's outskirts. Road links to London and Cambridge (16 miles) are accessible at Junctions 8 and 9 of the M11. Train services to London (Liverpool Street - 57 mins) run from Audley End Station about 2 miles away.

Ground Floor -

Communal Entrance - Staircase and lift to upper floors.

Second Floor -

Private Entrance Hall - Entrance door, storage cupboard and doors to adjoining rooms.

Kitchen - Fitted with a range of base and eye level units with worktop over, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, four ring induction hob with extractor above and splashback tiles, integrated appliances of double oven, washing machine and fridge freezer, tiled floor and window to the front aspect.

Living Room - Window to the front aspect, feature fireplace with quartz hearth and electric fire.

Shower Room - Comprising walk-in shower enclosure, ceramic hand wash basin with vanity cupboard beneath, low level WC, heated towel rail, tiled walls and floor.

Bedroom One - Window to the front aspect and a walk-in wardrobe with shelving and hanging rails.

Amenities - There are beautiful landscaped communal gardens, mobility scooter charging points, resident parking available to rent and free parking for visitors. The secure apartments are served by an intruder alarm and camera entry system, with a lift to all floors. In addition, there is a house manager, 24 hour emergency call system, communal sitting room and a guest suite for visitors (at an additional cost).

Leasehold - Term: 125 years from and including 1 June 2012 (111 years remaining) Ground Rent: £425 p.a. Service Charge: £4,381.70 p.a.

Service charge covers: •Underfloor heating •Building insurance, water, and sewerage rates •A 24-hour emergency call system •The employment of McCarthy Stone’s on-site House Manager who runs the development, brings together the community and is the point of contact for homeowners and their families •Door camera entry security systems and monitored fire alarms •All maintenance of the building and grounds, including window cleaning, gardening and upkeep of the building exteriors and communal areas •Maintaining lifts, heating, and lighting in communal areas •Contingency fund •Guest suite (additional charge £25.00 per night)

Purchaser must be over the age of 60.

Viewings - By appointment through the Agents.

Property details

Property type
Retirement Property
Size
727 sq ft / 68 sq m
Council tax band
D
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
111 years left
Ground rent
£425 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£4,381.70 per year
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Heating
Electric
Broadband
FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Floorplan

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Location

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  • Audley End Station1.9 mi
  • Newport (Essex) Station3.0 mi
  • Great Chesterford Station3.5 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
37 Bell College Court, South Road
Saffron Walden CB11 3FA
Flat
Leasehold
27 Feb 2026£320,000
24 Bell College Court, South Road
Saffron Walden CB11 3FA
Terraced
Freehold
3 Nov 2025£640,000
29 South Road
Saffron Walden CB11 3DW
Terraced
Freehold
30 Oct 2025£215,000
60 South Road
Saffron Walden CB11 3DN
Semi-detached
Freehold
10 Oct 2025£840,000
36 Bell College Court, South Road
Saffron Walden CB11 3FA
Flat
Leasehold
19 Sept 2025£355,000
20 Bell College Court, South Road
Saffron Walden CB11 3FA
Semi-detached
Freehold
17 Sept 2025£690,000
8 Bell College Court, South Road
Saffron Walden CB11 3FA
Other
Leasehold
23 Jul 2025£500,000
10 Bell College Court, South Road
Saffron Walden CB11 3FA
Flat
Leasehold
26 Mar 2025£499,950
Apartment 5, Lancaster House, South Road
Saffron Walden CB11 3GR
Flat
Leasehold
25 Mar 2025£230,000
5 Gabriel Court, South Road
Saffron Walden CB11 3GZ
Flat
Leasehold
31 Jan 2025£245,000

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£875£17,500 deposit · £157,500 loan
Stamp Duty£1,000England 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 Cheffins Residential, Saffron Walden on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 3 Jul 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 03/07/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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