Main Road, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex
East of England
£550,000
Listed on 06/09/2026
Listed on 06/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
5Type
DetachedArea
2392 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This five-bedroom detached thatched cottage is offered with no onward chain and provides a substantial, adaptable layout, with three reception rooms, two kitchens and a courtyard garden. The ground floor includes a lounge with an inglenook fireplace, a large dining room, a family room, a conservatory, a kitchen and breakfast area, a second kitchen/utility space, and two washrooms. Five double bedrooms are arranged across the ground and first floors.
Outside, the property has a gated driveway with space for multiple vehicles and a private courtyard. The listing notes its previous use as a restaurant and cafe and identifies scope to redevelop or extend, subject to planning permission. Boreham is described as semi-rural, with access to the A12, Beaulieu Station and Chelmsford city centre.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
80out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £550,000, this five-bedroom detached cottage is offered at £230 per sq ft, well below the local average of £409 per sq ft—a strong acquisition point for a substantial home with three reception spaces, two kitchens and parking for multiple vehicles. The character is a real part of the appeal: exposed beams, inglenook fireplace and a maintained courtyard give the project a distinctive starting point, while the photographed interiors offer scope to refresh finishes and flooring. The renovation range is £8,000–£18,000, with the midpoint-based comparison indicating a strong margin against the implied local average value; that figure is not a renovated GDV.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the traditional finishes and older flooring across the reception spaces to suit a new owner.
- The two photographed kitchen areas and dated washrooms offer scope to modernise or reconfigure.
- Three reception rooms, a large driveway and an established courtyard provide a versatile base; extension potential is stated subject to planning permission.
Key risks
- The thatched roof’s condition and maintenance requirements cannot be established from the photographs and need specialist assessment.
- The property is close to the road.
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