Bethal Cottage, Braughing

Stunning Grade II Listed Countryside Home with Detached Barn & Parkland Gardens – Outskirts of Braughing
Set quietly on the rural fringe of Braughing, this Grade II listed home offers a wonderfully authentic slice of English countryside living. The house itself is full of period character—timbers, gentle quirks, and a sense of history that has settled comfortably into the fabric of the building, yet it’s the setting that truly distinguishes it. The gardens unfold in a parkland style, with broad lawns, established trees, thoughtful planting, and a natural lake that gives the grounds a calm, almost pastoral quality. It’s a place that encourages slow mornings, long walks around the garden, and an easy connection with the landscape. The approach, via a traditional coach-drive entrance and neatly landscaped frontage, leads to a home of generous proportions. Four bedrooms, a striking vaulted study, and five reception rooms provide a variety of spaces, some intimate, some more open, all with the warmth and texture you’d expect from a property of this age.
A particular highlight is the detached barn, measuring around 1,200 sq ft. Currently arranged as a double garage, workshop, and studio, it offers far more than simple storage. For anyone working from home, it presents an excellent opportunity to create a substantial, separate workspace. Equally, its scale and structure lend themselves to more ambitious ideas: a creative studio, guest accommodation, or a full conversion (subject to the usual consents). It’s the sort of outbuilding that can evolve over time, adapting to changing needs.
Altogether, this is a home with genuine presence, quietly impressive, rich in character, and set within grounds that feel both private and expansive. A rare combination of heritage, space, and potential.

Porch - 1.82 x 1.22 (5'11" x 4'0") -

Entrance Hall -

Lounge - 5.23 x 3.72 (17'1" x 12'2") -

Dining Room - 5.29 x 3.69 (17'4" x 12'1") -

Kitchen - 7.32 x 2.64 (24'0" x 8'7") -

Dining Area - 3.42 x 2.5 (11'2" x 8'2") -

Family Room - 5.58 x 4.10 (18'3" x 13'5") -

Study - 3.25 x 2.73 (10'7" x 8'11") -

Conservatory - 3.44 x 2.61 (11'3" x 8'6") -

Principal Bedroom - 5.38 x 3.93 (17'7" x 12'10") -

Bedroom 2 - 4.84 x 3.72 (15'10" x 12'2") -

Bedroom 3 - 3.6 x 3.0 (11'9" x 9'10") -

Bedroom 4 - 3.69 x 3.41 (12'1" x 11'2") -

Vaulted Study - 4.95 x 3.58 (16'2" x 11'8") -

Bathroom - 2.14 x 1.9 (7'0" x 6'2") -

Shower Room - 2.03 x 1.47 (6'7" x 4'9") -