3 bed Flat For Sale £460,000
Parsonage Street, Halstead, CO9

Apartment 7 within the spectacular, 19th century Gothic revival Congregation House, is a truly remarkable property with just under 2,000 square feet of accommodation. The apartment was sympathetically designed to take full advantage of the dramatic architecture that adorns this magnificent building. Entering through arched doors that lead into the communal entrance, you begin to see glimpses of the ecclesiastical features on show. To reach apartment 7 you head up the ornate, heavy timber staircase and through to a lobby, dominated by a stone mullion, floor to ceiling window and contemporary steel staircase leading to the front door of the property.

Heading into the property, the entrance hall directs you through to the spectacular, open plan living accommodation set underneath the remarkable vaulted ceiling showcasing carved braces and exposed rafters. The scale of this stunning room is truly incredible and creates an unrivalled entertainment space with a carefully considered layout separating this vast space into comfortable living zones. On your left as you enter is the contemporary kitchen that compliments the room. Two velux windows allow for plenty of light to fill the kitchen area and the views from the southern windows are simply superb especially during sunsets. The opposite end of the living room is the sitting area, a cosy space to unwind and enjoy the atmosphere that radiates through the property. A dining area is perfectly situated between the kitchen and sitting room and offers plenty of space for entertaining around a large table. The favoured spot of the current owners is the snug area that is set within the awe-inspiring stone mullion arch and features stain glass window features and vaulted ceiling.

A spiral staircase leads up to a mezzanine area with seating area and balcony overlooking the main living space. From here you head through to another incredible room that takes in the full glory of the craftmanship of the roof design. This room is a large bedroom with scope to add a bathroom (subject to approvals) and would make the perfect principal bedroom. The views from the two Velux windows are of the bell tower with fine masonry detailing and of the open countryside that surround Halstead Town. The remainder of the accommodation is off of the entrance hall. A principal bedroom offers a generous space with the use of an attractive en-suite that compliments the period of the property. Opposite is the third bedroom that includes a walk in wardrobe and there is a lovely family bathroom with shower over the bath. Additionally, a storage room offers excellent storage facilities with plenty of space for free standing shelving and a boiler cupboard housing hot water cylinder and boiler.

Congregation House is situated within the heart of Halstead, a picturesque town steeped in history with excellent road links to Essex and Suffolk. The property is located just off Parsonage Street and is approached by a horseshoe drive that wraps around the well manicured communal gardens. The apartment includes two parking space and there is a visitor bay close by. The gardens are looked after by a resident’s management charge of £153 per month and the title of the property is set up as a long lease of 980 years with an equal share of the freehold for each resident.

Halstead High Street is within walking distance and offers an excellent range of both independent shops, restaurants, pubs and a selection of national chains including Sainsburys, Costa and Greggs. Larger towns are within easy reach, and these include Sudbury, Braintree and the City of Chelmsford all accessible within 45 minutes. There are plenty of options for commuting by rail, these include Braintree, Witham and Marks Tey all offering a regular service to London with typical journey times being approximately 1 hour.

Gas, Electric, Mains Water, Mains Drainage

Communal Entrance Hall


Apartment entrance hall
29' 0" x 4' 0" (8.84m x 1.22m)

Open plan living area
49' 4" x 15' 0" (15.04m x 4.57m) overall measurement of the entire room

Kitchen area
12' 9" x 12' 8" (3.89m x 3.86m)

Dining area
23' 8" x 15' 1" (7.21m x 4.60m)

Sitting area
15' 2" x 12' 2" (4.62m x 3.71m)

Snug
12' 8" x 6' 5" (3.86m x 1.96m) maximum measurements

Bedroom 1
16' 6" x 8' 5" (5.03m x 2.57m)

En-Suite
8' 5" x 5' 1" (2.57m x 1.55m)

Bedroom 2
12' 7" x 8' 5" (3.84m x 2.57m)

Family Bathroom
8' 1" x 5' 3" (2.46m x 1.60m)

Store room
12' 2" x 8' 0" (3.71m x 2.44m)

Mezzanine Sitting area
15' " x 6' 4" (NaNm x 1.93m)

Bedroom 3
17' 6" x 16' 8" (5.33m x 5.08m)

Communal gardens


Two parking spaces