Summary - Hollow Road, Felstead CM6 3JP
Grade II Listed thatched house from the 1500s with many original features
A rare Grade II Listed thatched family home dating to the 1500s, set privately on almost 2.5 acres of formal gardens and woodland. The house offers generous, characterful accommodation of about 2,600 sq ft with five double bedrooms, four reception rooms and a large kitchen/breakfast room — ideal for family life and entertaining. Original features such as exposed timbers, an inglenook fireplace and wood floors create authentic period character throughout.
The plot includes a detached two-bay cart lodge, garage with gym space, a recently re-thatched outbuilding (2022) and a sweeping gravel drive with abundant parking. The layout — two staircases and multiple reception rooms — gives flexibility for home working, hobby space or multi-generational living. Broadband and mobile signal are strong, and nearby schools include good-rated state primaries and an independent school in the village.
Practical points to note: the listed status brings restrictions and potential additional costs for repairs, alterations and insurance; the thatch will require specialist maintenance over time. EPC rating is exempt. Council tax is described as quite expensive. Buyers should factor in ongoing upkeep associated with a large, historic property despite its excellent condition and recent thatch work on the outbuilding.
This house will suit a family seeking authentic period character, space and privacy in a prospering countryside village. It also offers appeal to buyers wanting significant grounds and ancillary buildings, but it is not a low-maintenance or easy-renovation purchase because of the listing and traditional fabric.
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