Hornells Corner, Chelmsford, CM3 1

£500,000
  • Ref: 609472
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Reception Rooms: 2
  • Council Tax Band: E
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Property Features

  • GUIDE PRICE RANGE £500,000 TO £550,000
  • CORNER PLOT
  • CUL-DE-SAC LANE
  • PERIOD FEATURES THROUGHOUT
  • COUNTRY WALKS FROM THE DOORSTEP
  • OFF ROAD PARKING
  • GENEROUS SIZE GARDEN
  • TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS
  • MULTI-PURPOSE OUTBUILDING
  • POTENTIAL TO EXTEND (STPP)

Property Summary

***GUIDE PRICE RANGE £500,000 to £550,000***
A delightful, period feature cottage, that enjoys scenic rural surroundings, that regularly feature an establish herd of wild deer. JUST 15 MINUTE DRIVE TO TRAIN STATION!

Full Details

*** GUIDE PRICE RANGE £500,000 to £550,000***

POTENTIAL FOR REAR EXTENSION (STPP)

This charming and cosy Grade II listed, thatched cottage, offers a wonderful lifestyle across all the seasons, and enjoys superb views over open fields that are blessed with regular visits from an established herd of wild deer.

Whether its relaxing on the sofa or in your favourite chair, whilst enjoying the cosy comforting heat from the log burner on a cold winter night, or waking up on a clear summer morning to the view of wild deer from your bedroom, to setting off, on a choice of stunning countryside walks, right from your own doorstep, this delightful home DELIVERS!

Enjoying a picturesque rural setting, this welcoming cottage offers a rare blend of historic charm and modern convenience. Sitting proudly on a generous corner plot and rear garden, the property boasts off-street parking for multiple vehicles and an outbuilding that offers a wide variety of usable residential or commercial options.

With its character, period features that include light-coloured exposed beams and a log burner in each reception room, this is a dream cottage straight out of that favourite Christmas film "The Holiday"

GROUND FLOOR
With two open plan receptions either side of the period fireplace the accommodation is bright and airy and the feature log burners provide the authentic period ambience one hopes for in a property such as this. To the rear, there’s a characterful country style kitchen in keeping with the cottage’s aesthetic. The downstairs accommodation completes with a family bathroom

FIRST FLOOR
Upstairs comprises of three dual aspect bedrooms offering delightful views. Two of which are double bedrooms and the third bedroom, an ample sized single bedroom that is currently used as a spacious work from home office. Perfect as a guest room or for remote working. There is potential to craete an upstairs bathroom (STTP).

OUTBUILDING
The garage has been converted into a professional-standard kitchen, complete with utility room and WC. The owner will be taking the kitchen units, cookers, hob and larder fridge contained within the outbuilding. However, there are variety of uses that this outbuilding can offer for either commercial or residential use.

OUTSIDE
The mature corner plot provides ample off-road parking, a generous sized rear garden and immediate access to farmland, walking trails.

LOCATION
This idyllic spot is just a short stroll from bridleways and nature walks, offering a countryside lifestyle while still being only 15 minutes drive to the brand new Beaulieu Park Railway Station with direct trains to Stratford and London Liverpool Street. The City of Chelmsford is 20 minutes and Stansted Airport 25 minutes drive away.

SERVICES: Mains water, Mains electricity, Private drainage, Oil fire central heating.

BROADBAND: BT FIBRE with excellent speed of 500mps

COUNCIL TAX: Chelmsford County Council, Band E, £2.690.60 per annum

AGENTS NOTES
It is anticipated that the thatched roof will need to be re-ridged in the next two to three years, the cost of which has been factored into the advertised guide price range. We have a copy of the quote of the required works, shd you wish verifiaction.

Neighbouring properties have been extended and this property has excellent potential for rear extension (STTP)

The kitchen units, cookers, hob and larder fridge contained within the outbuilding are NOT staying with the property.

Heating system serviced every year, last serviced in November 2025

Our client has completed a Propertymark home questionnaire providing additional useful information for those looking to make an offer on the property. Please request these details from the selling agent.

DISCLAIMER

With approximate measurements these particulars have been prepared in good faith by the selling agent in conjunction with the vendor(s) with the intention of providing a fair and accurate guide to the property. However, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or contract nor may they be regarded as representations, all interested parties must themselves verify their accuracy. No tests or checks have been carried out in respect of heating, plumbing, electric installations or any type of appliances which may be included.

BEAULIEU SECURE PURCHASE:

Once your offer is accepted, you can secure the property by paying a Commitment Fee of £1,000 (one thousand pounds) This gives you exclusive status on the purchase and protects you from gazumping, offering peace of mind during the early stages of the transaction.

When the sale completes, the fee is fully refunded. If the buyer withdraws, the fee may not be refundable in certain circumstances. Call or email us for more information.

SELLERS: The directors of Beaulieu Estate Agents have been taking commitment fees from buyers for two decades, they were one of the first estate agents in Essex to introduce this.

The national average of sales that DO NOT go through is between 25-30%. Currently between January 2025 and October 2025 our fall out rate was only 5.5%. You’re 5x more likely to move with us than the average agent!