Summary - CHESTNUTS, MAIN ROAD, CHELMSFORD, BOREHAM CM3 3AF
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Historic four-bed village house with huge character and renovation potential.
Grade II listed detached house circa 1500 full of original period features
Large 0.28-acre plot with powered triple garage and small storage barn
Four bedrooms, multiple reception rooms, flexible family layout
Requires renovation and modernisation throughout; permission likely needed
Sale by Modern Auction — undisclosed reserve, reservation fees apply
Council tax expensive; local crime levels reported high
Walking distance to village amenities, good road and rail links
Listed status will restrict alterations and increase consent costs
Chestnuts is a rare Grade II listed detached house dating to circa 1500, set on a sizeable 0.28-acre plot in the sought-after village of Boreham. The house keeps extensive period character — exposed beams, decorative mouldings, sash windows and multiple reception rooms — and includes practical outbuildings: a powered triple garage and a small storage barn. The location offers village amenities within walking distance and good road and rail links to Chelmsford and London.
The layout provides flexible family accommodation across two storeys: large entrance hall, lounge, conservatory, sitting room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility and cloakroom on the ground floor, with four bedrooms, a family bathroom and an en-suite on the first floor. The large plot and many original features present strong potential for a sympathetic restoration that preserves character while improving living standards.
Important practical points: the house requires renovation and modernisation and its listed status will restrict changes and add consenting costs and delays. The sale is by Modern Auction with an undisclosed reserve price; buyers must pay reservation and administration fees and complete purchase within the auction timetable. Council tax is noted as expensive and local crime levels are recorded as high — both worth factoring into running costs and security considerations.
This property will suit buyers seeking a historic family home or a character restoration project in a desirable village setting. Expect additional surveys, listed-building advice and planning/consent work before major alterations. For those prepared to invest time and budget, Chestnuts offers striking period character, generous grounds and versatile living space in a convenient Essex location.
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