No bars, no signal predictedOne bar, reliable signal unlikelyTwo bars, may experience problems with connectivityThree bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web servicesFull bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
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5 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
5 bed
2 bath

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band H
Broadband: Super-fast 53Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 5 reception rooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 1.16 acres
  • Detached
Originating from the late 14th Century, The Borough is a beautifully presented Grade II* listed Tudor timber-framed farmhouse characterised by plastered elevations beneath a plain tiled roof.
The airy and generously proportioned living spaces emanate from the central reception hall, spanning two stories, offering superb family living arrangements. The characterful primary reception areas feature robust timber beams, with the drawing and sitting rooms benefiting from expansive brick inglenook fireplaces. The large dining room and library/study render the house well-suited for entertaining and family life. At the heart of the house is a spacious and well-fitted kitchen/breakfast room that seamlessly connects to the main living areas.

On the first floor, the bedrooms capture the essence of the reception rooms, offering an elegantly appointed principal bedroom suite with an additional four bedrooms and a family bathroom. The orientation and placement of the house allows fine views from many of the rooms.

Gardens and Grounds
The Borough is accessed via electric gates on to hard standing, offering ample parking for numerous vehicles and a triple garage with light and power. The property sits on well-tended grounds extending to a meadow which is fully fenced with post and rail, offering the potential for equestrian or livestock. Despite its proximity to Thaxted, this property is surrounded by the beauty of rolling countryside. Extending from the terrace are tiered formal lawned gardens with mature shrub beds and entertaining areas shielded by various specimen trees. The grounds gently rise to less formal gardens and meadow.


Situated just south of the charming market town of Thaxted, The Borough enjoys a rural ambiance while conveniently located. Thaxted is a lively market town in North Essex amid expansive countryside between Saffron Walden and Great Dunmow. The town showcases a delightful blend of historic houses and structures, including St John the Baptist Church and a windmill. Local amenities include a post office, medical centre, public houses, restaurants, a service station, a recreation ground, and a weekly market. The property's location provides easy access to Stansted Airport and the M11, while a regular rail service to London Liverpool Street from Newport, approximately 8 miles to the west, adds to its accessibility.

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    Broadband availability and predicted speed: obtained from Ofcom on January 18, 2024

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    Mobile phone signal availability and predicted strength: obtained from Ofcom on January 18, 2024

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    Clear: No bars, no signal predicted
    Red: One bar, reliable signal unlikely
    Amber: Two bars, may experience problems with connectivity
    Green: Three bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web services
    Enhanced: Full bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services

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