Summary - THE THATCHED COTTAGE CHIGNAL ROAD CHIGNAL SMEALEY CHELMSFORD CM1 4SZ
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Period charm with separate guest outbuilding and a fully serviced annex.
Thatched detached cottage with strong period features and vaulted family/dining room
Detached outbuilding with kitchenette and bathroom for guests
Fully serviced two-bedroom annexe ideal for rental or extended family
Light garden room with atrium roof and bi-fold doors to sun terrace
Very large landscaped gardens, gated gravel driveway and ornamental pond
Solid brick walls (built pre-1900) — insulation likely absent
Oil-fired boiler heating; running costs and maintenance considerations
Council tax level described as quite expensive
A striking thatched cottage set on a very large plot in peaceful Chignal Smealey, this detached home blends period character with comfortable, family-friendly spaces. Vaulted beams, wood floors and multiple reception rooms give flexibility for family life, home working and entertaining. The light-filled garden room with bi-fold doors and an atrium roof opens to terraces and lawns that overlook open countryside.
The property includes two independent living spaces: a detached outbuilding with kitchenette and bathroom suitable for guests, and a fully serviced two-bedroom annex at the far end of the garden. These provide immediate accommodation options for extended family, short-term rental income, or multi-generational living, while the main house offers three bedrooms upstairs and a versatile loft room currently used as an office.
Practical information: the house is freehold, un-Listed and constructed before 1900 with solid brick walls (insulation presumed absent). Heating is by oil-fired boiler and radiators. Council tax is described as quite expensive. The location offers excellent road and rail links to Chelmsford and London, local primary and secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and ready access to countryside walking.
Overall, this is a well-maintained period home with significant external space and income/annexe potential. Buyers should factor in the age of the building, the oil heating system and likely need for wall insulation or other energy upgrades when budgeting for running costs and longer-term improvements.
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