Summary - 1 Mill Cottage, Mill Lane, Little Baddow CM3 4SB
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Grade II thatched cottage on a third-acre plot with mature gardens and extensive parking, chain free..
Grade II listed thatched cottage, circa 1640
A rare Grade II listed thatched cottage set on about a third of an acre in sought-after Little Baddow, offered with no onward chain. Mill Cottage dates from circa 1640 and retains many original features: exposed beams, large open fireplaces and a series of cosy reception rooms. The thatch was recently replaced and inspected in 2024.
The house offers flexible family accommodation with three reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility and two bathrooms; a downstairs room could serve as a bedroom if required. The wide shingled drive provides extensive off-street parking and there is a wooden garage/workshop with power — potential for conversion subject to listed-building constraints.
Gardens wrap around the property and are an established horticulturalist’s delight, with specimen trees, herbaceous borders, greenhouse and a raised pond. The plot is private and west-facing in part, providing sheltered terraces and a pergola for outdoor living.
Important considerations: the property is Grade II listed which can complicate alterations and planning; any extension would need planning permission and listed-building consent (STPP). The walls are solid brick with no assumed insulation, and council tax is described as quite expensive. Buyers should factor in maintenance and listed-property responsibilities despite recent thatch renewal.
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