Parndon Wood Road, Harlow, Essex, CM19

A tranquil oasis offering a mix of space, character, and charm. Restored beautifully to show off a picturesque detached Thatched Cottage sitting on a generous, and private plot believed to be around an acre.

The cottage has a wonderful history dating back to the 16th century and is believed to be a blacksmiths cottage. Traditionally constructed with a timber frame and rendered elevations with exposed timbers internally. There have been later additions to create a wonderful family home.

Immediately you notice the charming features throughout the property which offers a sizeable entrance porch, with access to two large reception rooms, the dining room has a wonderful fireplace, with dual aspect windows, storage cupboard, and door out to the patio & garden. The main sitting room has a beautiful brick fireplace with log burner. Dual aspect views, with double doors leading out the rear, there is a staircase which takes you up to two of the three bedrooms.

There is a delightful country style kitchen with five burner rangemaster oven, butler sink, integrated fridge/freezer, and dishwasher. There is a further staircase leading to bedroom three. Through the kitchen you a good back entrance porch with storage, and into a wonderful modern family bathroom. The bathroom sits in the added extension and offers underfloor heating, Bluetooth mirror, and you will notice incredible tiles and stone. A large walk-in rainfall style shower, stand-alone bathtub, sink & toilet.

Upstairs accessed via two separate staircases takes you to three beautiful double bedrooms with exposed beams, the principal sits centrally with useful w/c, bedroom two has an array of storage cupboards, and great views to the garden, and bedroom three access via the kitchen staircase, again has great storage cupboards, and wonderful character.

Outside, you have an incredible plot. Gated access to a large shingle driveway towards the house, large open lawn areas either side surrounded by mature trees, and hedging.

Towards the rear is access to the garage which measures “27’6” X “13’4” ideal for car enthusiasts, off the garage is a great storeroom, which could create a delightful wine cellar. A generous utility room, with worktops, sink drainer unit, toilet, connections for washing machine, and further space for appliances.

The outbuildings continue with a separate cart lodge with attached workshop, potting shed, greenhouse, and summerhouse which sits in a corner offering a sense of privacy. Furthermore, there is social patio space, vegetable and plant beds, with more lawned areas.


Epping and Harlow are both impressive towns of the area, occupying a convenient location from Junction 7 & 7A of the M11 and the M25 London Orbital Motorway as well as mainline train Stations to London. As well as having a comprehensive range of social, recreational, and educational facilities.