4 Bedroom Detached Cottage in Essex, UK – Rent to Buy / Lease Purchase Option

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Spread the balance over 20 years

No Mortgage Required

No Interest Payable

Furnished

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A rare opportunity to purchase a substantial detached character home in a desirable part of Essex in the South East of England, with the full purchase price spread over an exceptional 20-year payment period on the Rent to Buy / Lease Purchase Option basis. 

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Purchase Price: £840,000
Payment Term: 240 Months
Monthly Payment: £3,500
Interest: 0%
Mortgage Required: No

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The Property

Set within established private gardens, this attractive detached home combines traditional English cottage character with a surprisingly flexible interior.

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The accommodation can be configured as four or five bedrooms, including two bedrooms on the ground floor, making the property particularly versatile for families, guests, older relatives, home working or multi-generational living.

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At the heart of the home is a generous country-style kitchen and dining area, complete with an Aga-style range, providing a welcoming central space for family life and entertaining.

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The property also offers several reception areas, including a comfortable main lounge with an open fireplace, a study and an additional first-floor sitting area. There are two bathrooms, giving the house practical accommodation across both floors.

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Traditional features, character details and an established cottage-style atmosphere give the property considerably more individuality than a typical modern development.

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Gardens, Garage & Parking

Outside, the property benefits from mature and established private gardens with a variety of areas for relaxing and entertaining.

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There is a covered pergola providing an attractive outdoor seating space, along with a glass potting shed for gardening enthusiasts.

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A gated driveway provides plenty of off-road parking, together with a large garage, making the property particularly suitable for a family with several vehicles or anyone requiring additional storage or workshop space. 

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An Excellent Essex Location

The property is situated in the Danbury/Bicknacre area of Essex, between Chelmsford and South Woodham Ferrers.

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This is an appealing location for buyers wanting a more relaxed village and countryside environment while retaining straightforward access to London, major employment centres and the wider South East.

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Danbury itself is surrounded by woodland, heathland and protected countryside and is one of the higher points in Essex. The area combines traditional Essex villages and open countryside with easy access to Chelmsford's shopping, restaurants, leisure facilities and transport connections. 

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Excellent Access to London

One of the major attractions of this part of Essex is its accessibility to the capital.

Chelmsford railway station provides frequent direct services to London Liverpool Street, with faster services taking approximately 32–40 minutes. 

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This makes the location particularly attractive for buyers who need access to London for business or employment but would prefer a detached home, private gardens and a more rural lifestyle rather than living within Greater London.

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Danbury is approximately 35 miles from London Liverpool Street by road, illustrating just how close this countryside location remains to the capital. 

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Road & Motorway Connections

The area is also very well positioned for travelling throughout Essex and the South East.

The A414 provides the principal route through the Danbury area, linking towards Chelmsford and the A12 in one direction and Maldon and the Essex coast in the other. The A12 provides a major route towards London and onward connections to the M25, while the wider road network provides connections towards the M11 and other parts of East Anglia.

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This combination makes the property practical for commuting towards London, Chelmsford, Colchester and other major centres while still enjoying a semi-rural setting.

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Airports

The property is also well positioned for international travel.

London Southend Airport is approximately 17 miles by road from Danbury, while London Stansted Airport is approximately 23 miles by road, with Stansted reachable in roughly half an hour by car in favourable traffic conditions. 

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London City Airport is also accessible from this part of Essex, adding another useful option for business and European travel.

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For regular international travellers, having several London-region airports within reach is another significant advantage of the location.

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Countryside & Things to Do

Despite its excellent connections, this part of Essex offers plenty of countryside and outdoor space.

Nearby Danbury Country Park provides woodland, meadows, lakes, ornamental gardens and established walking routes, making it popular with walkers, families and dog owners. 

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The wider Danbury area contains extensive areas of woodland and heath, including Danbury Commons and Blakes Wood, managed by the National Trust.

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Also within the wider Chelmsford area is RHS Garden Hyde Hall, one of the Royal Horticultural Society's major gardens, while Maldon and the Blackwater Estuary provide waterside walks, restaurants, sailing and traditional Essex coastal scenery. 

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Chelmsford itself offers major shopping centres, restaurants, cafés, entertainment, sports facilities and all of the amenities expected from a thriving regional city.

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The Best of Both Worlds

This is a particularly attractive location for anyone wanting to combine:

• A substantial detached character home

• Village and countryside surroundings

• Private gardens and generous parking

• Easy access to Chelmsford

• Direct rail connections into London

• Access to the A12, A414 and M25 network

• Convenient access to Stansted and Southend airports

• Woodland, country parks and outdoor recreation nearby

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It offers the lifestyle advantages of living outside London without becoming isolated from the capital or the wider South East.

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Property: Detached Character Cottage/Home
Location: Essex, South East England
Bedrooms: 4 / flexible 5-bedroom configuration
Bathrooms: 2

Furnished
Tenure: Freehold
Price: £840,000
Term: 240 Months / 20 Years
Monthly Payment: £3,500
Interest: None
Mortgage Required: No
Parking: Extensive driveway parking
Garage: Yes
Gardens: Private established gardens