Stanbrook, Thaxted

Charming Grade II Listed Thatched Cottage with Extensive Grounds
Key Features
Characterful rural home in a desirable setting
Grade II listed Essex thatched cottage
Wealth of original period features
3 Bedrooms - ensuite bathroom
Two reception rooms
Impressive inglenook fireplace
Recently fitted farmhouse-style kitchen
Downstairs shower room
Detached garage
Extensive rear gardens
EPC exempt
The Property
A rare opportunity to acquire this delightful Grade II listed 3 Bedroom, Essex thatched cottage, offering an abundance of character features alongside practical modern living accommodation, all set within a generous plot with exciting potential for smallholding, hobby farming or further landscaped gardens.
The Setting
Situated within a short drive to the popular Medieval town of Thaxted which provides a good range of local amenities such as convenience stores, public houses and restaurants There isa thriving community and primary school. The busier market town of Saffron Walden is 9 miles away and has a good range of shops, public houses, restaurants and sport facilities and excellent schools suitable for all ages, is specifically within the catchment area for Saffron Walden High School. The mainline railway station located at Audley End, has a regular service to London Liverpool Street and Cambridge. Whilst commuters by car can access the M11 at Junction 8 for Cambridge and London and London Stansted’s International Airport is less than 11 miles away by car.
Accommodation
A solid wood front door opens into a vestibule which gives access on the right to two attractive reception rooms, both rich in period charm, including a magnificent inglenook fireplace that forms the focal point of the principal living space. Exposed timbers and traditional features throughout create a warm and inviting atmosphere. To the left of the vestibule area is
a recently fitted farmhouse-style kitchen which has been thoughtfully designed to complement the property's heritage, providing a good range of base and wall units, marble work tops and opening into a bright breakfast room with patio doors on both sides overlooking the side and rear gardens. From the breakfast room there is door to the rear hallway giving access to a downstairs wc/shower room and back door to rear garden. Stairs rise from the Breakfast Area to the 3rd Bedroom. A further staircase leads from the main reception room to bedroom one with a good range of fitted wardrobes and a large ensuite bathroom and a further double bedroom.
Outside
Sitting on a generous plot which offers considerable versatility, lending itself perfectly to a smallholding, vegetable gardens, paddocks, orchard planting or simply additional recreational garden space, Immediately to the rear of the cottage are well planted borders and a lovely lawned area with patio area for al fresco dining.
The property also benefits from a detached garage with parking for several vehicles and garden/tool store.
Uttlesford District Council
Council Tax Band TBC
Services
Oil, electricity and septic tank drainage