
East of England
£665,000
Listed on 30/09/2026
Listed on 30/09/2026
The listing
WHOTS analysis
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
Confidence: MEDIUM
This is a characterful Grade II listed thatched cottage with plenty to enjoy as it stands: exposed beams, an inglenook fireplace, useful outbuildings and both a generous front garden and a private courtyard. The rooms shown look tidy and maintained, so the £5,000–£12,000 works range is better viewed as scope for optional cosmetic updating than a major refurbishment. Any changes to the traditional finishes can be shaped around the cottage’s character.
The main drawback is the price: at £460 per sq ft, the asking figure is above the local £396 average. Adding the stated refurb range also leaves the purchase-plus-works cost stretched against the local benchmark for this floor area; that comparison is not a forecast of the value after improvements. The thatch merits a specialist condition and maintenance check, while the possible extra front parking is subject to permissions and consents.
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Transport
Braintree Rail Station
5.2 miles
Train · Braintree
Braintree Freeport Rail Station
5.6 miles
Train · Braintree
Cressing Rail Station
5.9 miles
Train · Cressing
White Notley Rail Station
6.7 miles
Train · White Notley
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Finance
Illustrative repayments based on the asking price, not a mortgage offer.
Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%
Current average variable rate is 6.58%
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