Summary - Gatehouse Cottage, High Street CO9 2AA
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Large town-centre home with low running costs and parking potential.
Spacious open-plan living over 20ft with modern fitted kitchen
Entire first floor is a 20ft double bedroom, room for office or dressing area
Informal parking for two to rear; not currently formalised
Low annual charges: ground rent £100, service charge £450 (£500 total)
Lease length c.108 years (leasehold)
Timber-frame building assumed uninsulated — may need energy upgrades
Local broadband speeds slow; mobile signal excellent
Local crime levels reported high — consider safety measures
This duplex one-bedroom apartment sits directly on Halstead High Street, offering a rare combination of generous space and town-centre convenience. The ground floor presents an open-plan living and dining area over 20ft with a modern fitted kitchen; upstairs is a full-floor double bedroom of similar size that can accommodate a dressing area or home workspace. The rooms are well presented with contemporary finishes alongside original character features.
Practical running costs are low: combined ground rent and service charge total £500 per year, council tax is described as cheap, and the lease has about 108 years remaining. There is an informal arrangement allowing parking for two cars to the rear, and plenty of nearby public parking; however this arrangement is not currently formalised and should be confirmed by any purchaser.
Important factual points: the building is timber-framed and assumed to have no insulation, broadband speeds in the area are slow, and local crime levels are reported as high. These factors affect running costs and comfort and may require attention or further investigation by buyers. The property is suited to a first-time buyer or investor seeking a central, low-cost-to-run home with potential to improve energy performance.
Local amenities are immediate: shops, cafés, restaurants, market, and countryside walks close by, and Braintree (with rail links to London) is about seven miles away. Schools in the area include several Ofsted-rated good primary schools and nearby secondary options.
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