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Guide price

£700,000

(£602/sq. ft)

3 bed cottage for sale
Chalk Street, Rettendon Common CM3

    • 3 beds

    • 3 baths

    • 2 receptions

    • 1,163 sq. ft

  • EPC Rating: E

Just added
Freehold
Added on 09/01/2026

About this property

  • Potential to extend STPP

  • Re thatched 6 years ago

  • Potential for annexe

  • Period property

  • 1/3 acre plot

  • Quiet road

Guide Price £700,000 - £750,000

Nestled in the desirable semi-rural location of Rettendon Common, this detached thatched character cottage offers a rare opportunity to own a home brimming with history and charm. Believed to be around 400 years old, the property showcases a wealth of period features including exposed beams and brick-built fireplaces, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout.

Sympathetically modernised by the current owners, the cottage blends timeless character with modern comforts. The re-thatched roof, completed in recent years, ensures peace of mind for the future. Set on a plot approaching one third of an acre (stls), the property enjoys beautifully maintained gardens, providing a tranquil retreat and backing onto serene woodland with open farmland beyond. A detached outbuilding, offers excellent potential for versatile living arrangements.

The home’s location offers the best of both worlds semi-rural tranquillity with convenient access to surrounding towns. Rettendon Common sits within easy reach of Chelmsford, Billericay, Wickford, and South Woodham Ferrers, with direct rail links into London Liverpool Street, making it an ideal choice for commuters seeking countryside living.

This unique and characterful home is ready to welcome its next family.

EPC Rating: E

Parking - Garage

Large parking area

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  • Tenure

    Freehold

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