Summary - THE COT CHALK STREET RETTENDON COMMON CHELMSFORD CM3 8DB
3 bed 3 bath Detached
400-year-old character cottage on nearly one third acre, with outbuilding and extension potential.
Thatched cottage re-roofed six years ago; specialist maintenance required
Set on nearly a third of an acre in quiet Rettendon Common, The Cot is a 400-year-old thatched detached cottage combining genuine period character with practical living. Exposed beams, brick fireplaces and leaded windows give a warm, lived-in feel while sympathetic modernisation has updated services where possible. The thatch was renewed six years ago, reducing immediate reroofing costs but requiring specialist upkeep in future.
The house provides three bedrooms and three bathrooms across multiple floors within about 1,163 sq ft. Mature, well-kept gardens back onto woodland and open farmland, and a detached outbuilding creates clear potential for an annexe or studio (subject to planning). There is also scope to extend the property further, subject to planning (STPP), appealing to buyers looking to add space or value.
Location balances rural calm with commuter convenience — Chelmsford, Billericay and Wickford are accessible and there are rail links into London. Practical considerations: broadband speeds are slow, mobile signal is average, and council tax is above average. The property sits in a wider area described as established farming communities with low crime, but local area deprivation indicators are noted.
This home will suit buyers seeking character, garden space and country living within commuting distance. It will not suit buyers wanting immediate high-speed connectivity or a low-maintenance roof: thatch needs specialist insurance and periodic maintenance. Viewing is recommended for those who value historic detail and plot potential.
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