Summary - Rotten End, Wethersfield, Braintree CM7 4AL
4 bed 3 bath Detached
Detached annexe and large private gardens with countryside views.
- Grade II listed farmhouse on approximately 0.63 acre plot
- Detached two-double-bedroom annexe offering rental potential
- Five reception rooms including 18' dual-aspect lounge and orangery
- 3/4 bedrooms, most with en-suite; versatile multi-level layout
- Retains original features: exposed beams, inglenook fireplace, brick flooring
- Requires general updating; listed status restricts alterations
- Very slow broadband and expensive council tax band
- Driveway for 3–4 cars; potential to create in-and-out drive (subject to consent)
An impressive Grade II listed farmhouse set in about 0.63 acres, this substantial property combines pronounced period character with flexible living. The main house offers three to four bedrooms (most with en-suite facilities), five reception rooms including an 18' dual-aspect lounge with open fire and a 21' orangery, while a detached two-double-bedroom annexe provides self-contained accommodation and clear potential for secondary income.
The house retains many original features — exposed beams, inglenook fireplace, brick and timber detailing — but does require general updating and modernisation in places. Listed status means any significant alterations will need listed-building consent; this will restrict some improvement options and may complicate works.
Externally the plot is a major asset: large, mature front and rear gardens with surrounding countryside views and scope to formalise or extend parking into an in-and-out driveway (subject to consents). Practical points to note are very slow broadband speeds, an expensive council tax band, and the property’s hamlet/isolated setting, which favours privacy but is about 5.8 miles from Braintree town centre and station.
This house will suit buyers seeking a character-rich family home or multi-generation setup, and investors open to letting the annexe. It offers genuine potential for sympathetic improvement to enhance living space or rental income, provided buyers accept the constraints and costs associated with listed status.
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