Summary - Bishops Gaudens Hall, 7 Church Lane, Bocking CM7 5SF
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious four-bedroom home with planning permission for loft conversion.
Grade II listed former school house with historic character
Bishop Gauden Hall is a rare, Grade II listed former school house offering circa 1,400 sq ft of characterful accommodation close to Braintree town. The living room’s vaulted ceiling creates a striking central space, and the kitchen/breakfast room with bi-fold doors opens onto a south-facing, low-maintenance courtyard ideal for sunny afternoons and easy entertaining. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms provide flexible family living, with a versatile reception that can serve as dining, office or additional sitting room.
Practical benefits include off-street parking for two cars, mains gas central heating with a boiler and radiators, and fast broadband and excellent mobile signal for modern working needs. Planning permission has already been granted to convert the loft into an additional bedroom (Application No: 07/02329/LBC), offering clear scope to increase usable space and future value subject to listed-building consent conditions.
Buyers should note the property’s listed status — this preserves the building’s historic features but also brings legal responsibilities and potential extra costs for repairs, alterations and materials. The courtyard plot is small, so outdoor space is limited, and the house is an older solid-wall construction; updates or maintenance (including works that respect listing requirements) may be required over time. Overall, this is an attractive home for those who value period character, a central village location and clear potential to extend internally under approved plans.
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