Summary - FOUR BRIDGES HEDINGHAM ROAD BLACKMORE END BRAINTREE CM7 4EN
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Character-filled four-bed cottage on 0.75 acre plot, chain-free and family-ready..
- Circa 0.75 acre mature secluded plot with productive apple trees
- Unlisted thatched cottage with exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces
- Four bedrooms, four reception rooms and useful annexe potential
- Recently renovated and extended; modern kitchen and orangery
- Double garage and private driveway parking for several vehicles
- Oil-fired boiler heating — fuel storage and running costs apply
- Timber-frame original build; insulation likely requires attention
- Thatched roof needs specialist maintenance and higher insurance premiums
Situated on approximately 0.75 acres in peaceful Blackmore End, Four Bridges is an unlisted thatched cottage blending period character with recent sympathetic renovation. The house offers four bedrooms, four reception rooms, an orangery and a modern kitchen, with a layout that suits family living and multi-generational use. Approached down a private drive, the property sits well back from the lane and includes a double garage and generous parking.
The home retains strong character: exposed beams, inglenook fireplaces and a thatched roof, while a modern extension and updated kitchen provide comfortable, practical living. The ground floor layout includes a potential annexe arrangement (ground-floor bedroom, shower room, utility and separate access), useful for guests, older relatives or rental income. Mature, secluded gardens wrap the house and include established trees and productive apple trees, offering private outdoor space and room for children and pets.
Buyers should note material running and maintenance points. The main heating is oil-fired boiler and radiators (not a communal system), and the property’s timber-frame construction is recorded as originally uninsulated — further insulation works may be desirable. Thatched roofs require specialist maintenance and higher insurance costs. Council tax is described as expensive and mobile signal is average due to the rural location.
Offered chain-free and newly renovated, this home suits families seeking a spacious country lifestyle within reach of local schools and market towns. It will particularly appeal to buyers who value period detail and large, private grounds and who are prepared for the ongoing upkeep associated with a thatched, timber-framed home.
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