Character-filled family home with a huge garden and scope to extend.
3 bedrooms with separate utility and conservatory access to garden
Large rear garden—substantial plot with extension potential (subject to consents)
Sold at auction; guide price £400,000–£425,000, freehold tenure
Oil-fired boiler and radiators—higher running costs and fuel deliveries
No dedicated parking; on-street parking only
Single family bathroom only
Double glazing fitted post-2002; cavity wall insulation present
Built 1950–1966; some updating and routine maintenance likely
This three-bedroom semi-detached cottage in Great Waltham combines village character with practical family living. A generous living room leads to a bright conservatory and large rear garden, creating relaxed indoor-outdoor flow for children and weekend gardening. The layout includes a separate utility and an open kitchen/diner, making daily routines straightforward for families.
The property is sold freehold at auction with a guide price of £400,000–£425,000, offering potential to secure a village home near Chelmsford. Double glazing and a cavity-filled construction provide basic thermal efficiency, while the large plot presents scope for extension, landscaping, or a play area (subject to planning).
Buyers should note a single family bathroom and oil-fired central heating; oil can mean higher running costs and occasional deliveries. There is no dedicated off-street parking, only on-street spaces. The house dates from the 1950s–60s and, while generally tidy externally, will suit purchasers prepared for some updating and routine maintenance.
The setting is quiet village life with good local schools and low crime, and fast broadband supports home working. This home will suit growing families seeking space and character in a peaceful location, or buyers looking to add value through sympathetic improvement.
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