Summary - Walthams Cross, Great Bardfield, Braintree, Essex, CM7 CM7 4QH
5 bed 5 bath Detached
Five-bedroom country estate with barn and 5.5 acres, ready for modern family life.
- Grade II listed 16th-century farmhouse, ~3,800 sq ft
- Five bedrooms and five bath/shower rooms over three floors
- Large open-plan kitchen/family room with south-west aspect
- Substantial unconverted Grade II listed Essex Barn (~1,560 sq ft)
- Approximately 5.5 acres: formal gardens, paddock and woodland
- Detached double garage and sweeping gravel driveway
- Listed status restricts alterations; conversions require consents
- EPC exempt; Council Tax Band F (higher running costs)
An exceptional Grade II listed farmhouse dating from the 16th century, Cross Farm combines pronounced period character with spacious, practical family living across close to 3,800 sq ft. The principal rooms retain exposed beams, a large inglenook fireplace and high ceilings, while a generous open-plan kitchen/family room and multiple reception rooms suit day-to-day life and entertaining. The principal bedroom benefits from vaulted ceilings, dressing area and luxury en suite; a top-floor suite offers privacy for guests or older children.
Set within approximately 5.5 acres of formal gardens, paddock and woodland, the plot includes a substantial Grade II listed Essex Barn (unconverted) and a detached double garage. The barn’s size and enclosed garden present strong potential for ancillary accommodation or other uses, subject to listed-building and planning consents. The property is offered chain free and sits in a quiet hamlet with far-reaching countryside views.
Buyers should note material constraints: the house and barn are Grade II listed, which will restrict alterations and may complicate conversions or modernisation. The barn is unconverted and any adaptation will require permissions. The property is EPC exempt and in Council Tax Band F, which reflects higher running costs. Services are described as untested; interested purchasers should commission surveys and checks before commitment.
This home will suit buyers seeking a characterful rural family house with substantial land and outbuildings, and those prepared to manage listed-building responsibilities. The combination of size, setting and conversion potential makes it appealing to multi-generational families or purchasers looking to create bespoke ancillary accommodation, while appreciating the maintenance and consent obligations that come with a historic estate.
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