The Street, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3

Part of our Signature collection, this charming Grade II Listed thatched timber-framed cottage is thought to date back to the 17th century and has been well-maintained by the current owners.

Offering generous accommodation throughout, there are three good size bedrooms, a family bathroom, two reception rooms, a private garden studio and garage.

The entrance door leads to the cosy snug with stairs rising to the first floor and the living room to the other side. The property has been sympathetically updated, retaining a wealth of exposed timbers and period charm whilst remaining perfectly suited to modern living.

The dual aspect sitting room has an impressive inglenook fireplace with a log burner and oak bressummer providing a wonderful focal point for the room, with French doors leading out to the terrace.

The stunning farmhouse style kitchen/dining room is fitted with a range of stylish wall and base level units, with space for an American style fridge/freezer, tiled flooring and access to the garden, utility room and cloakroom. This room offers generous proportions and the inset Rayburn solid fuel stove is a fantastic feature. The utility room has space for washing machine, tumble dryer and work surfaces.

To the first floor are three double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom boasting exposed timbers, brick chimney breast and benefitting from access to the loft room. The second bedroom is to the front of the property with a dual aspect and built-in wardrobe, and the third bedroom also benefits from built-in storage and could make an ideal dressing room. The bathroom has a wash hand basin, roll top bath, low level WC and separate tiled shower cubicle.

Outside
The property has a secluded, east-facing rear courtyard style garden with a lovely, terraced seating area. Steps lead up to a natural well and further seating area, whilst the property also benefits from a detached studio which is insulated and has power and light connected. The garage is slightly set back from the house.


Location

Little Waltham is located approximately 4 miles to the north of Chelmsford and is surrounded by countryside. The Meadows nature reserve is a five minute walk away.

The village offers a thriving community centred around St Martin's Parish Church. There is also the popular White Hart public house/restaurant in the village.

There is a regular bus service providing access to Chelmsford city centre with it’s range of leisure and recreational facilities and a mainline railway station with direct links to London Liverpool Street (approximate journey time of 35 minutes).

Chelmsford has two highly regarded grammar schools, with Felsted School about 7 miles away and New Hall around 4.5 miles distant.

There is access to the A130/A120 linking Braintree and Stansted with the A12 serving London to the south and Ipswich and the coast to the north.

Directions

SatNav - CM3 3NT

Important Information

Council Tax Band – F
Services - We understand that mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. There is oil-fired central heating.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating – TBC
Our ref - CHE240133