Summary - Stambourne Road, Toppesfield, Halstead CO9 4NB
1 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Charming Grade II thatched cottage with large garden and garage, chain-free.
Grade II listed cottage with genuine period features
A rare, characterful Grade II listed thatched cottage in Toppesfield, offered chain-free after long family ownership. The property sits on a large plot with a detached garage, driveway parking and a private rear garden backing onto open fields — a peaceful village setting with excellent mobile and fast broadband.
The house retains genuine period features: exposed beams, timber ceilings and a brick fireplace, while benefitting from a replacement thatched roof installed in 2011. Internally there are two reception rooms (one historically used as a ground-floor double bedroom), a shower room and separate WC, plus a first-floor double bedroom — providing flexible use for a small household or downsizer.
Buyers should note the listed status will require specialist consent for alterations and likely higher maintenance costs; the property uses oil central heating and may need ongoing investment to modernise services. Low ceilings and some compact rooms reflect the cottage’s historic proportions and may limit some layouts.
This home suits a buyer seeking period charm in a quiet countryside location — ideal for downsizers or purchasers who value character and are prepared for listed-building responsibilities. Local primary schools are well-regarded and wider amenities are a short drive away.
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