3-bedroom house · CM6 2NE
For saleReduced £50k (−5.6%) on 4 SepListed 136 days
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Charming listed cottage in a sought-after edge-of-town location.
Description A delightful Grade II listed cottage, beautifully positioned on the edge of this highly regarded market town, enjoying easy access to open countryside and attractive views towards the parish church and the iconic Thaxted Windmill.
Retaining a wealth of period character and charm, the property is timber-framed and plastered beneath a traditional red-plain-tiled roof and offers flexible, well-proportioned accommodation extending to approximately 1,596sq ft, together with a detached double garage and summer house.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors and is ideally suited to a variety of lifestyles.
The ground floor comprises an entrance hall leading to a generous sitting room with an attractive conservatory beyond, creating an ideal space for relaxing and entertaining.
A spacious dining/family room provides further versatile reception space and is complemented by a well-appointed kitchen.
A useful ground floor shower room serves bedroom three above, and a lobby completes the accommodation on this level.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom benefits from an en suite bathroom, and there are two further double bedrooms, one of which is service by a family bathroom, with bedroom three served by the ground-floor shower room.
The layout provides excellent flexibility for families, guests or those seeking dedicated home-working space.
Outside The property enjoys a private and established rear garden designed to provide year-round enjoyment.
A substantial patio terrace extends around the property, leading to a raised lawn bordered by a variety of mature shrubs and planting.
The garden is enclosed by established hedging and trees, creating an excellent degree of privacy.
Further features include a pond, raised decking area and a timber-built summer house fitted with power and lighting, offering excellent potential as a home office, studio or hobby room.
A rear patio area houses a hot tub, available by separate negotiation. Pathways connect the rear garden to the generous front garden, which is set back from the road behind a low-level stone wall.
A pedestrian gate and pathway lead to the principal entrance.
A detached double garage to the side provides excellent storage and parking facilities and is fitted with power, lighting, twin up-and-over doors and a pedestrian side access door.
A gated driveway offers parking for several vehicles.
Additional features include a dedicated bin storage area, together with a secure gate leading directly onto a public countryside footpath, ideal for walkers and those wishing to enjoy the surrounding landscape.
Services Mains water and electricity, oil-fired heating, private drainage (cesspit).
Location The property occupies an enviable edge-of-town position on the southern side of Thaxted, one of North Essex's most picturesque and historic market towns.
Renowned for its wealth of medieval architecture, thriving community and iconic windmill, Thaxted offers an excellent range of day-to-day amenities including independent shops, cafés, public houses, a primary school, parish church and recreational facilities.
The property enjoys direct access to an extensive network of public footpaths and bridleways, providing wonderful opportunities for walking, cycling and exploring the surrounding rolling countryside directly from the doorstep.
The larger market town of Saffron Walden lies approximately 10 miles to the west and offers a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and leisure facilities, together with a vibrant market square and a selection of highly regarded schools.
Great Dunmow, approximately 8 miles to the south, provides further everyday amenities, supermarkets, restaurants and schooling.
For commuters, the property is particularly well placed, with Stansted Airport approximately 8 miles away, providing both domestic and international travel.
Mainline rail services are available from nearby Audley End and Stansted Airport stations, offering regular services to London Liverpool Street and Cambridge, while the M11 motorway provides convenient road access to London, Cambridge and beyond.
Square Footage: 1,596 sq ft Acreage: 0.33 Acres Directions What3words: ///sits.registers.treatable
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