Summary - 5 Birch Road CO2 0EL
4 bed 1 bath Detached
Rare 4‑bed period home with chapel, large garage and extensive outbuildings on 0.38 acre.
Grade II listed detached cottage dating from 1723 with strong period features
A rare Grade II listed detached cottage with attached former chapel, separate redundant two‑bed cottage and substantial outbuildings on about 0.38 acres close to the centre of Layer‑de‑la‑Haye. The main house dates from 1723 and retains strong period character — exposed timbers, brick fireplaces and low‑ceilinged reception rooms — alongside a large, vaulted former chapel ideal for a home studio, workshop or flexible accommodation subject to consents.
For families or buyers seeking a character property with scope, the layout offers four main bedrooms across two staircases, multiple reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room and generous garden and parking. The large modern garage/workshop (approx. 27’ x 20’) plus stores and a timber stable provide useful hobby or business space and significant storage on a very large plot.
Important practical points are clear and factual: the property is Grade II listed so alterations will require listed‑building consent; the detached cottage is in need of repair; there is only a single main bathroom and a shower room; assumed cavity walls have no insulation; and council tax is high (Band F). There is no mobile signal on site, though broadband speeds are fast and mains services are connected.
This is a property for buyers who value historic character and space and are prepared to manage repair, consents and sensitive upgrading. It suits a family wanting room and outbuildings, a buyer seeking a flexible live/work set‑up (subject to permissions), or an investor able to carry out refurbishment while preserving the listed fabric.
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