Summary - THE THATCHED COTTAGE HORNELLS CORNER LITTLE LEIGHS CHELMSFORD CM3 1QW
3 bed 3 bath Detached
Flexible character home with separate suite and substantial garden near Chelmsford.
Grade-listed thatched cottage with original timber frame and period features
Extended layout includes large reception and independent bedroom suite
East-facing garden with paved terrace, lawn and mature borders
Generous driveway with iron fencing; parking for several vehicles
Oil-fired central heating and private septic tank (maintenance costs apply)
EPC Rating D; double glazing installed before 2002
Thatched roof and listed status will restrict alterations and require specialist upkeep
Local area: hamlet setting, fast broadband, but crime levels above average
The Thatched Cottage is a beautifully extended Grade-listed home combining period character with modern, flexible living. The timber-framed core and thatch roof deliver authentic charm, while the later addition provides a large reception room and an independent bedroom suite — ideal for guests, multigenerational living or home working. The property sits on a generous plot in a peaceful hamlet, with an east-facing garden, paved terrace and established borders for outdoor living.
Practical considerations are clear and factual: the house uses oil-fired heating, drains to a private septic tank and has double glazing installed before 2002. The thatch and listed status mean maintenance and consent requirements are likely, and purchasers should expect additional upkeep costs and restrictions on alterations. The EPC rating is D.
For families seeking countryside living with surprisingly easy commuter access, the location balances rural calm with schools and towns within ten miles. The property offers ample off-street parking and fast broadband, making it suitable for remote working. Buyers should note the local area records above-average crime compared with nearby benchmarks and factor this into their decision.
Overall, this is a characterful, spacious home that rewards buyers prepared to manage listed-building responsibilities and ongoing maintenance. It offers immediate comfort, flexible living spaces, and potential to personalise within the constraints of its protected status.
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