Summary - Byways, Chapel Lane, Great Bromley, COLCHESTER CO7 7JT
5 bed 3 bath Detached
Generous family living on a secluded half-acre plot with countryside views.
Grade II listed thatched cottage with strong period character
Set in a mature plot of around half an acre, secluded outlook
Five/six bedrooms, three bathrooms, four reception rooms, flexible layout
Spacious country kitchen/breakfast room with walk-in larder and garden doors
Long gated driveway, parking for numerous vehicles and double timber garage
Thatched roof requires renewal; vendors estimate ~£30,000 (buyer expense)
Listed status will restrict alterations and may increase repair costs
Oil-fired central heating; consider fuel cost and maintenance implications
Thicketts is a charming Grade II listed thatched cottage set on about half an acre in Great Bromley, offering generous, flexible family accommodation across two floors. Extended sympathetically, the house blends exposed timbers, inglenook fireplaces and country-style joinery with multiple reception rooms and a spacious kitchen/breakfast area that opens to the garden. The layout works well for family life, home working or multigenerational use, with up to six bedrooms and three bathrooms served by two staircases.
The mature plot is a key asset: lawns, specimen trees, a private courtyard with ornamental pond, and a long gated driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles and access to a detached double timber garage. Countryside views and a secluded village setting add to the appeal while being within reachable driving distance of Colchester and nearby good primary and secondary schools.
There are important constraints to note. The property’s listed status means repair and alteration require consent and may limit changes. The thatch will need renewal; vendors advise a provisional thatching cost of around £30,000 payable by the buyer. Heating is oil-fired, which may affect running costs and future servicing decisions.
For a buyer wanting a distinctive country home with period character and substantial grounds, Thicketts offers scope to modernise sympathetically and create long-term comfort while preserving historic features. The home is especially suitable for families seeking space and privacy, or buyers interested in a character property with renovation potential.
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