Summary - 59, HIGH STREET CM4 9BN
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious historic home with large grounds and strong character for sympathetic renovation.
Grade II listed c.1590 with original features and a rare priest hole
Approximately 2,500 sq ft across three floors; four double bedrooms
Large private plot (~0.8 acres) with mature trees and wide frontage
Detached garage and ample driveway parking
Requires renovation; some areas need updating and refurbishment
Listed status will complicate alterations and increase repair costs
Slow fixed broadband speeds; mobile signal excellent
Tenure unknown — prospective buyers should verify legal position
A rare Grade II listed house dating to c.1590, this four-bedroom detached home sits on an unusually large private plot of about 0.8 acres in the village of Stock. The property retains significant historic character — exposed beams, an inglenook fireplace and a rare priest hole — and offers roughly 2,500 sq ft of well-proportioned accommodation across three floors. There are three reception rooms, a farmhouse-style kitchen/breakfast room, and attic-level rooms that work as bedrooms or a home office.
The house has substantial scope for sensitive restoration and modernisation. Some areas need renovation and updating; the building’s listed status means repairs and alterations will require specialist consent and can be more costly and time-consuming. Practical drawbacks include slow fixed broadband speeds and an unknown tenure; mobile signal is excellent and there is no flooding risk.
Outside, the mature, well-kept grounds provide wide frontage, mature trees, extensive lawn and driveway parking leading to a detached garage — a valuable asset in village locations. The home sits in an affluent, low-crime area with nearby good primary schools and local amenities such as a village pub, post office and church, making it well-suited to families who value character and countryside living but accept renovation responsibilities.
This is an opportunity for a buyer who wants to preserve and enhance a rare piece of local history. Expect to plan for listed-building consent, specialist trades and a renovation programme to realise the property’s full potential.
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