Property Details: • Type: Detached • Tenure: FREEHOLD • Floor Area: N/A
Key Features: • Grade II listed thatched detached period cottage full of charm • Rich in character with exposed original beams throughout • Beautifully landscaped private gardens surrounding the home • Spacious principal living room ideal for relaxing or entertaining • Additional reception room (study, sitting room, or third bedroom) • Well-connected dining area flowing into a practical kitchen • Ground floor bathroom and useful boot room for country living • Two elegant first-floor bedrooms with scenic outlooks • Outbuildings include cart lodge, garage, and extra storage • Idyllic rural Essex location with great transport links and amenities nearby
Location: • Nearest Station: Stansted Airport Station • Distance to Station: 6.384614290950724 miles
Agent Information: • Address: 10 Springfield Lyons Approach Springfield Chelmsford CM2 5LB
Full Description: A truly enchanting Grade II listed thatched period detached cottage, exuding considerable charm and distinction, and enriched throughout by a wealth of exposed original beams and characterful architectural detail. Nestled within beautifully landscaped gardens, this exceptional home offers a refined balance of heritage elegance and versatile living. The ground floor unfolds with a natural sense of flow, introduced via an inviting entrance into a beautifully proportioned principal living room, perfectly suited to both quiet relaxation and more formal entertaining. A further reception room provides an additional layer of flexibility, lending itself effortlessly as an intimate sitting room, study, or occasional third bedroom. At the heart of the home lies a well-positioned dining area, creating a sociable focal point that connects seamlessly with the thoughtfully arranged kitchen, designed for both practicality and ease of everyday living. Complementing the principal accommodation, a well-appointed bathroom and a useful boot room enhance the functionality of the property, particularly suited to country living and access to the surrounding grounds. The first floor offers two elegantly proportioned bedrooms, each enjoying a delightful outlook and continuing the home’s intrinsic character, with a palpable sense of warmth and tranquillity. Additionally, the current vendor has had a new septic tank installed in September 2025. Externally, the property is further distinguished by a range of outbuildings, including a traditional cart lodge, garage, and additional storage, affording excellent ancillary space with scope for a variety of uses. The landscaped gardens are a particular feature, providing a private and picturesque setting, ideal for al fresco dining, leisure, and quiet enjoyment. In its entirety, this remarkable cottage represents a rare opportunity to acquire a quintessentially English period home of notable charm, seamlessly blending historic integrity with understated modern comfort in an idyllic setting.<br /><br />
