Summary - PYES FARM COTTAGES, MOLE HILL GREEN, MOLEHILL GREEN ROAD CM6 3JR
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Picturesque four-bedroom cottage with large gardens and recent thatch renewal.
Grade II listed thatched cottage with strong period character
Pyes Farm Cottage is a beautifully presented Grade II listed thatched cottage offering quintessential English country living on a generous 0.3-acre plot. The house retains abundant period character — exposed timbers, brick fireplaces, terracotta floors and arched eyebrow dormers — combined with practical updates such as double glazing and a thatch re-roof completed in 2023. Set in a peaceful hamlet with open countryside views, the property suits families who value space, character and proximity to good schools and transport links.
Internally the layout is family-friendly: two reception rooms plus a study, a kitchen with handmade cabinetry and granite worktops, pantry and dining area with an Aga, and four bedrooms served by two bathrooms. The house is detached and approached via a private shingled circular drive to an oak-framed carport and garden store. The gardens are a major asset — well-landscaped lawns, established borders, a croquet lawn and secluded patio areas that provide excellent outdoor living and entertaining potential.
Buyers should be clear-eyed about practical considerations. The Grade II listing means repair and alteration work will require consent and can be more costly and time-consuming. The property is heated by an oil-fired boiler, which typically carries higher fuel costs and regular servicing. Council tax is described as quite expensive. While the thatch was renewed recently, thatched roofs require ongoing maintenance and specialist insurance considerations.
Overall this home will appeal to families or buyers seeking a period cottage with strong rural character, generous enclosed gardens and good links to Chelmsford, Stansted and local schooling. It offers turnkey presentation and immediate enjoyment but comes with the responsibilities and running costs associated with listed thatched properties.
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