Summary - 1 Mill Cottage, Mill Lane, Little Baddow CM3 4SB
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Historic village home on a private third-acre plot offered chain-free.
Grade II listed thatched cottage, believed to date to 1640
New thatch roof (2021) and inspection reported in 2024
Large wrap-around gardens on approximately one-third acre
Three double bedrooms set within eaves; character features throughout
Off-street parking for several cars plus detached garage/workshop
Solid brick walls with assumed no insulation — energy upgrades likely
Listed status will restrict alterations and may complicate works
No onward chain — vacant possession potential
This Grade II listed thatched cottage, believed to date from 1640, sits privately in Little Baddow on a generous plot of around one-third acre. The house retains strong period character — exposed beams, original fireplaces and quirky staircases — and offers flexible accommodation across multiple levels, including a ground-floor room and shower that could form a bedroom suite.
Practical benefits include a new thatch roof fitted in 2021 (inspected 2024), off-street parking for several cars, and a detached garage/workshop with power. The bright rear reception room opens to west-facing grounds and terraces, giving a peaceful and private setting framed by mature borders, woodland and productive features such as a greenhouse, pond and chicken run.
Buyers should note material constraints: the listed status will restrict alterations and may complicate modernisation; solid brick walls suggest limited built-in insulation and potential energy upgrade costs. The cottage’s historic layout means some rooms have low eaves and non-standard staircases, which may not suit all mobility needs.
Offered with no onward chain, this property will appeal to buyers seeking a characterful village home with expansive gardens and countryside ambience, and to those prepared to work within listed-property constraints to enhance comfort and efficiency.
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