Summary -
1 Rettendon Place Cottages,Main Road,Rettendon Common,CHELMSFORD,CM3 8DR
CM3 8DR
3 bed 2 bath Cottage
Characterful three-bedroom home with extensive private grounds and versatile outbuildings.
Large private garden approximately 0.24 acres with mature trees and patio|Timber cabin ideal as home office or playroom|Detached double garage plus shingled driveway, parking for four+ cars|Character features: exposed brick fireplace, wood-burning stove, floorboards|Modest internal size (about 763 sq ft); rooms are relatively small|EPC indicated in a lower band (likely F) — energy upgrades recommended|Located in a semi-rural hamlet with limited local services but good digital connectivity|Freehold property with no flood risk and low local crime
Set within almost a quarter of an acre, this early 1900s brick cottage offers a rare combination of period character and generous private gardens. Mature trees, well-kept lawns and established borders create a secluded outdoor setting; a paved patio, timber cabin and large double garage add useful, flexible space for work and storage. Off-street parking for several cars and excellent mobile and broadband make the home practical for modern family life.
Internally the house is compact but well laid out across two storeys. A country-style kitchen/diner centres on a brick fireplace with a wood-burning stove, and the living room retains polished floorboards and an iron fireplace, both lending authentic cottage charm. Three first-floor bedrooms include a generous principal room with built-in storage and a tiled en-suite; the accommodation suits a small family or buyers prioritising outdoor space over large internal floor area.
Practical considerations are straightforward and disclosed: the internal footprint is modest (approximately 763 sq ft) so rooms are relatively small, and the EPC is indicated in a lower band (likely F), so energy-efficiency improvement works will be needed. The setting is semi-rural in a hamlet, which gives privacy and attractive landscaping but means some local services are limited; however, a nearby bus and local primary schools serve the area. The property is freehold, has no flood risk, low crime levels and good digital connectivity.
This is a characterful, well-maintained cottage for buyers who value private, mature gardens and versatile outbuildings. It offers immediate liveability with clear scope to enhance energy performance and adapt ancillary spaces (cabin/annex/garage) to suit home working or hobby uses.
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