2 bed detached house for sale

Stanford Rivers Road, Ongar CM5

Guide Price £900,000 - £1,000,000

Charming Grade II Listed Detached Thatched Cottage with Two Loft Rooms, Garage & Ample Parking – Moments from Chipping Ongar High Street

Occupying a delightful position within easy reach of the vibrant High Street of Chipping Ongar, this enchanting Grade II Listed detached cottage offers a rare opportunity to acquire a home rich in character, history and architectural charm, whilst benefiting from sympathetic improvements that enhance its versatility for modern living.

From the moment you arrive, the property's beautifully maintained thatched roof, striking Gothic-style leaded windows and picturesque façade create an unforgettable first impression. Rich in heritage and character, the cottage enjoys an abundance of original features rarely found in today's market, whilst benefiting from sympathetic improvements that enhance its practicality for modern living.

Internally, the home is wonderfully light and inviting, with impressive ceiling heights of approximately 8'7" throughout the ground floor creating an exceptional sense of space. The charming dual-aspect sitting room is bathed in natural light from two Gothic-style leaded windows and centres around an attractive brick fireplace, providing a warm and welcoming focal point for family life and entertaining alike.

The characterful country kitchen perfectly complements the home's period charm, featuring a traditional butler sink, timber worktops and a Rayburn cooker, which provides cooking facilities, central heating and hot water from a single cast-iron appliance. A Gothic-style oak door opens directly onto the garden, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.

The ground floor accommodation includes two bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from fitted wardrobes and attractive Gothic windows. A family bathroom serves the accommodation.

A particularly appealing feature of the property is the additional loft accommodation. Following approved works undertaken in 2014, including the re-thatching of the existing roof with the addition of two rear dormer windows, the home now benefits from two versatile loft rooms currently utilised by the owners as bedrooms. Measuring approximately 13'1" x 7'3" and 12'2" x 9'6" respectively, these rooms offer excellent flexibility for a variety of uses including guest accommodation, home working, hobbies or additional sleeping space, subject to a purchaser's own requirements.

The 2014 works also included the repair and renewal of oak posts supporting the arcade roof with brick plinths, . The garage has planning approved for a L-shaped extension.

Outside, the property continues to impress. A detached garage provides useful storage and parking facilities, whilst the substantial private driveway offers parking for multiple vehicles - a highly desirable feature for a period home of this nature. The rear garden is laid predominantly to lawn, creating a peaceful and private setting in which to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Beautifully maintained by the current owner, including regular chimney and fireplace care and continued insurance of the thatched roof, this remarkable cottage offers the perfect balance of historic character and everyday practicality. Combining storybook charm, unique Gothic architecture, versatile accommodation and a sought-after location close to the amenities of Chipping Ongar, this is a truly special home that must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

Hipping Ongar is a charming historic market town in the Epping Forest district of Essex, combining period character with a strong sense of community and access to attractive countryside. Dating back to Saxon and Norman times, the town is home to a wealth of listed buildings, a medieval high street and the remains of Ongar Castle, while the nearby heritage Epping Ongar Railway adds to its unique appeal. The town offers a range of everyday amenities including independent shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities, together with well-regarded local schools such as The Ongar Academy and Chipping Ongar Primary School. Although no longer connected directly to the London Underground network, Chipping Ongar remains popular with commuters, offering road links via the A414 and M11, with Epping Underground Station providing Central Line services into London. Surrounded by open countryside yet within reach of London, Chelmsford and Brentwood, Chipping Ongar is particularly attractive to families and buyers seeking a semi-rural lifestyle with historic character and convenient connectivity.

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