Hamlet Crescent by Persimmon Homes in Saffron Walden

A sought-after market town setting

Hamlet Crescent is our new collection of two and three bedroom homes located to the north of the market town of Saffron Walden. Just 17 miles from Cambridge and with rolling countryside on you doorstep, you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to days out.

• Selection of 2 and 3 bedroom homes
• Good transport links
  
• Excellent choice of local schooling
  

Saffron Walden is a charming medieval market town located just 17 miles to the south of Cambridge in north-west Essex.

It's an attractive town with a rich heritage of old buildings, including the impressive Jacobean mansion Audley End House and Gardens and St Mary's Church - said to be the largest and one of the most beautiful parish churches in Essex. To find out more about the area's history you can visit the popular Saffron Walden Museum.

The town centre has a selection of independent stores and boutiques, plus there's a Waitrose and Tesco Superstore for your weekly shop. A market has been held in Saffron Walden since 1141, and market days are now Tuesdays and Saturdays, with shoppers enjoying a selection of delicious local produce and wares. There's also a great choice of cafés and eateries.

There's plenty to do out and about in the town. To the north side of Saffron Walden is Bridge End Garden - a restored Victorian garden of great charm, which contains an impressive yew hedge maze and sunken Dutch Garden. In the centre of the town the Common is a popular place for local residents to enjoy some fresh air. Its turf labyrinth said to be the largest in Europe. The One Minet Park is also a hit with children of all ages - the first American skate park to be built in the UK.

A great education for all... Saffron Walden has a selection of Ofsted-rated ‘Good' and outstanding school near by; Dame Bradbury's School that has a education for ages 3 to 16. RA Butler academy and Great Chesterford CoE primary school and many more schools surrounding Hamlet Crescent.

Saffron Walden County High School, has the accolade of being home to Saffron Hall - a 730-seater venue which came about as a result of a £10 million donation by an anonymous music-loving donor.

This development will offer a selection of stunning new homes - something to suit everyone.
Arrange an appointment  to find out more information about  this much-anticipated new development.

Saffron Walden's characterful town centre provides shoppers with a great range of outlets to meet everyday needs, and there's also a twice-weekly market for clothes, food and grocery bargains.

Further afield, Cambridge and Bishop's Stortford both have an extensive array of high street brands and distinctive independent boutiques.

The near by town of Saffron Walden offers a diverse selection of leisure facilities and days out; from gyms, a pool and bowls club to a skateboard park, miniature railway and a hedge maze at Bridge End Gardens.

There's a comprehensive choice of pubs and restaurants available around Saffron Walden and the surrounding villages, which are set in miles of countryside criss-crossed by footpaths and bridleways.

With the M11 being just under 23 miles away from Hamlet Crescent means there great links to Cambridge 17 miles north and further south to London 57 miles away. Cambridge train station is 15.2 miles away from Saffron Walden, with regular trains to London Kings Cross, Ipswich, Birmingham New Street, Stansted Airport and further afield.