Summary - THATCHED COTTAGE TODDS GREEN STEVENAGE SG1 2JE
2 bed 2 bath Detached
Historic charm on a large private plot with immediate live-in appeal.
- Grade II listed detached thatched cottage c.1500 with abundant period features
- Brand-new thatched roof (July 2025) by Guild member; five-year guarantee
- Generous plot approaching 0.25 acre with level lawns and specimen trees
- Three garages/stable block, workshop, greenhouse, garden store and outside WC
- Two double bedrooms plus ground-floor study/third bedroom, conservatory
- Chain free; large overall footprint (approx. 1,301 sq ft)
- Listed status restricts alterations and may increase specialist repair costs
- Very slow broadband; council tax rated expensive
A rare Grade II listed thatched cottage set on almost a quarter-acre in the quiet hamlet of Todds Green. Believed to date from the 15th century, the house keeps many authentic period features: exposed beams, carved staircase, inglenook-style fireplace and high-quality bespoke oak panelling in the dining room. The accommodation suits two double bedrooms plus a ground-floor study/third bedroom, conservatory and a generous sitting and dining layout.
Practical benefits include a brand-new thatched roof (replaced July 2025 by a Guild of Thatchers member) with a five-year guarantee and a stated maintenance-free period of up to 15 years. The plot includes substantial outbuildings — triple garage/stable block, workshop, greenhouse, garden store and an outside WC — together with gated shingled parking and level lawns, making this property rare for its combination of character and usable outdoor space.
Important considerations: the property is Grade II listed, which will restrict alterations and may complicate planning and repair work. Broadband speeds in the area are very slow and council tax is described as expensive. The house is offered chain free, but listed status and age mean buyers should expect specialised maintenance and associated costs over time.
This home will suit buyers who value historic character, significant garden space and a rural village setting close to Stevenage. It presents immediate live-in comfort with high period value, plus potential for sympathetic improvement where permitted within listing constraints.
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