Summary - 39 BRADFORD STREET BRAINTREE CM7 9AT
6 bed 4 bath Terraced
Period character, extensive parking and theatre-style pavilion for family life.
Grade II listed 15th-century townhouse with many original features
Large gated driveway, cart lodge, parking for 4–5 cars
Fully landscaped rear garden, pavilion with first-floor cinema room
Orangery, sauna and multiple reception rooms for flexible living
Small overall internal area (~915 sq ft) despite six bedrooms
Listed status restricts changes; maintenance and specialist consent needed
Solid brick walls likely uninsulated; older double glazing fitted pre-2002
Council tax level described as quite expensive
An exceptional Grade II listed townhouse dating from the 15th century, this six-bedroom home pairs deep historic character with striking modern additions such as an orangery, sauna and a first-floor cinema room. The property sits in a conservation area with a large gated driveway, cart lodge and private landscaped garden — rare for a terraced town centre home and useful for families or buyers who need substantial parking and outdoor space.
Internally there are many period features: sash windows, high ceilings, ornate cornicing and original lathe-and-plaster detail. The layout includes useful ancillary spaces — cellar/wine store, utility, pantry, dressing room and servant stairs — that add flexibility for home working, storage and family living. The pavilion with first-floor entertainment area and the orangery create separate leisure zones away from the main living rooms.
Buyers should be aware this is a listed building in a conservation area. Listed status will restrict alterations and may complicate maintenance, repairs and any insulation or glazing upgrades. The property has solid brick walls (assumed uninsulated), older double glazing and several fireplaces that are not in use; a specialist survey is strongly recommended. Council tax is described as quite expensive, and overall footprint is modest at about 915 sq ft despite six bedrooms, so some rooms are compact.
This home will suit purchasers who value historic character, landscaped grounds and generous parking, and who are prepared to manage listed-building responsibilities. Professional buyers, families seeking multiple reception and bedroom spaces, or those wanting a distinctive period home with separate entertainment outbuildings will find this house compelling, provided they factor in potential conservation-led costs.
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