Summary - The Chestnuts, Todenham GL56 9PE
Grade II listed six-bedroom country house with extensive period features
Very large private plot with walled garden, tennis court and mature trees
Detached stone barn with potential uses subject to planning permission
Requires internal modernisation and renovation throughout
Oil-fired boiler and radiators; ongoing fuel and maintenance costs
Listed status restricts alterations and may increase project cost/time
Off-street parking with turning circle around historic mulberry tree
Hamlet location: peaceful, low crime, fast broadband, average mobile signal
An exceptional Grade II listed country house set on a very large plot on the edge of Todenham, The Dower House offers six double bedrooms, generous reception rooms and fine period character including exposed beams and a substantial cellar. The established walled garden, mature trees and tennis court deliver private outdoor space for family life and entertaining. A detached stone barn and a turning circle around a historic mulberry tree add estate character and practical parking for several vehicles.
The house dates from 1717 and retains many traditional features but would benefit from internal modernisation; the property is offered as a renovation project for a buyer who wants to sympathetically update a historic home. The barn has potential for a range of uses subject to necessary planning permissions, opening options for ancillary accommodation, studio or storage, though any change will require formal applications.
Buyers should note the listed status will impose restrictions and may complicate alterations; some works will need consent and specialist contractors. Heating is provided by an oil-fired boiler to radiators, and council tax is described as quite expensive, both ongoing cost considerations. The location is a peaceful hamlet setting with low crime, fast broadband and good nearby schools, suited to families seeking seclusion without complete isolation.
This property presents rare scope to recreate a substantial country family home with heritage charm. It will suit purchasers prepared to invest in careful renovation and to navigate listed-building requirements to unlock the estate’s full potential.
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