Summary - OAK COTTAGE PANFIELD ROAD BRAINTREE CM7 5BJ
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Large landscaped plot and orchard with detached double garage and studio potential.
Thatched 16th-century cottage with period features and curved windows
Oak Cottage is a charming, unlisted 16th-century thatched house set in about 0.65 acres with far-reaching Pant Valley views. The house retains a wealth of period character — exposed beams, brick fireplaces and curved windows — while offering practical family accommodation across two floors and approximately 1,571 sq ft.
The ground floor flows between three reception rooms, a breakfast room and a well-proportioned kitchen, with a convenient ground-floor family bathroom and a separate utility area. Upstairs there are three principal bedrooms; the main suite includes a generous dressing room (easily used as a nursery, home office or fourth bedroom) and an en suite WC. One bedroom benefits from its own shower and WC, offering flexible arrangements for family or guests.
The plot is a significant part of the appeal: thoughtfully landscaped gardens, a productive kitchen garden with raised beds and chicken coop, an orchard and a timber-framed outbuilding with power and light suitable for a studio or workshop. A detached double garage and private driveway provide ample parking and storage. Practical notes: the property has an EPC rating of D, a private sewage treatment plant and thatched roofing which brings higher maintenance and insurance considerations. Heating information references an air-source heat pump with underfloor electric heating, while other listing notes mention oil-fired central heating — buyers should confirm current systems and running costs at viewing.
This is best suited to buyers seeking a period family home with extensive grounds and rural views close to town amenities. The gardens, outbuildings and plot size give clear scope for hobby farming, home working or creating additional garden amenities, while the commuter connections to Braintree, Chelmsford and Stansted make it practical for those needing travel links.
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