Summary - DRURY COTTAGE DRURY LANE AYTHORPE RODING DUNMOW CM6 1PY
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Grade II listed thatched C18/C19 cottage with C20 extensions
Backs onto village cricket ground with uninterrupted views
Very large landscaped wraparound garden with swimming pool (solar cover)
Four double bedrooms, principal suite plus family bathroom and wet room
Private drainage (sewage treatment plant); oil heating and mains services
Listing status restricts alterations and may complicate modernisation
Garage used for storage; outbuildings and timber shed, chicken area
Council tax rated quite expensive; pool and sauna need ongoing maintenance
Drury Cottage is an attractively presented Grade II listed thatched home blending genuine period charm with contemporary family living. Timber framing, exposed beams, vaulted ceilings and open fireplaces create characterful principal rooms, while 20th-century additions provide flexible living spaces including a vaulted living room, snug, formal dining room and a kitchen/breakfast room that opens to a sunlit summer room.
Set in a very large, well-landscaped wraparound garden backing onto the village cricket ground, the plot is a major asset. Terraced entertaining areas, mature borders, a private swimming pool with solar cover, timber summer house and separate outbuildings offer substantial outdoor amenity for family life and entertaining. Driveway parking for multiple vehicles and quiet lane location complete the picture.
Practical points to note: the property’s Grade II listing will restrict alterations and may complicate upgrades. Services include mains water and electricity, oil heating and private drainage via a sewage treatment plant. Council tax is described as quite expensive. The pool, sauna and gardens will require ongoing maintenance, and the garage is currently used for storage rather than as an internal workshop or finished space.
This house will suit buyers seeking a distinctive countryside home with character and generous outdoor space, rather than those wanting a low-maintenance, modern townhouse. Its proximity to local schools, Great Dunmow and transport links to Chelmsford, Bishop’s Stortford and the M11 make it a viable family base for commuting and country living.
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