Summary - Cross Farm, Walthams Cross, Great Bardfield CM7 4QH
5 bed 4 bath Detached
Stunning five-bedroom farmhouse in 5.5 acres with unconverted Essex barn and countryside views..
Grade II listed timber-framed farmhouse, circa 1500
Cross Farm is an impressive Grade II listed timber-framed farmhouse, sensitively extended to provide nearly 3,800 sq ft of flexible family living in about 5.5 acres. The house combines striking period features — exposed beams, inglenook fireplace and brick and flint walls — with a bright, modern open-plan kitchen/family room and well-proportioned reception spaces. The property is presented in excellent order and is offered chain free.
A substantial unconverted Grade II listed Essex barn (circa 1,560 sq ft) sits slightly apart from the house and offers significant potential for ancillary accommodation or alternative uses, subject to listed-building consents and planning. The grounds include formal lawns, paddock and mature planting, approached via a long private drive and complemented by a detached double garage.
Practical considerations are straightforward but important: the house uses oil-fired central heating and currently has an EPC rating of E; as a listed building, any alterations to the main house or barn will be subject to restrictions and listed-building approvals. There are also traditional timber-frame walls which may not have modern cavity insulation, so buyers should factor potential conservation-led maintenance and running costs into their plans.
This home will suit buyers seeking a substantial, characterful family residence in a tranquil north Essex setting, with strong scope to enhance the barn for additional living space or income. Its rural location offers privacy and countryside access but means reliance on nearby towns for wider amenities and commuting routes.
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