Old Road, Old Harlow, Essex, CM17 0HA
Listed 27 Jun 2026 · price reduced 15 Sept 2026 · Harlow
How the price compares
Key features
- Three Bedrooms
- Two Receptions
- Council Tax Band: E
- Freehold
- Detached
- Garage & Garden
- Downstairs Bathroom
- Requiring Improvement
- EPC Rating: E
- CHAIN FREE
About this home
Situated within the highly sought-after Old Harlow Conservation Area, this delightful three-bedroom character cottage offers a rare opportunity to acquire a home brimming with charm, character, and potential. Requiring modernisation throughout, the property presents the perfect canvas for buyers looking to create a bespoke home in one of Harlow's most desirable locations.
The accommodation begins with an inviting entrance living room featuring a charming fireplace, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This room flows seamlessly into the dining room, which also benefits from a feature fireplace and provides an excellent space for entertaining. The dining room further offers a useful larder cupboard and staircase rising to the first floor.
To the rear of the property is a kitchen which would benefit from updating and refurbishment, together with a ground floor bathroom that requires replacement, offering scope for reconfiguration and enhancement subject to any necessary consents.
The first floor comprises a generous principal bedroom and two further bedrooms, providing flexible accommodation for families, home workers, or those seeking guest space.
Externally, the property enjoys beautifully established, quintessential cottage-style gardens with a desirable westerly-facing aspect, creating a delightful setting to relax and enjoy the afternoon and evening sunshine. A detached garage provides valuable storage and offers exciting potential for conversion into a home office, gym, studio, or ancillary outbuilding, subject to the relevant permissions.
Ideally positioned just a short walk from Old Harlow High Street, residents can enjoy an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, and everyday amenities, together with convenient transport links including nearby rail services and road connections.
Offering immense potential and an abundance of period charm, this is a wonderful opportunity to restore and enhance a characterful cottage in a prime conservation area setting. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the lifestyle and possibilities on offer.
Ideally situated, the property is within walking distance of the charming shops of Old Harlow and Harlow Mill train station. Excellent transport links include the newly opened M11 Junction 7A, offering convenient access to Stansted Airport, Cambridge, London, and the M25. A selection of highly regarded primary, secondary, and independent schools are also within easy reach.
Property details
- Property type
- Detached
- Council tax band
- E
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Harlow Mill Station0.5 mi
- Harlow Town Station2.0 mi
- Sawbridgeworth Station2.2 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in CM17 over the last 12 months: terraced £355k · detached £540k · semi-detached £440k · flat £240k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Old Road Harlow CM17 0HB | Terraced Freehold | 30 Jul 2026 | £440,000 |
| 137 Old Road Harlow CM17 0HQ | Detached Freehold | 16 Jul 2026 | £560,000 |
| The White Horse, 160, Old Road Harlow CM17 0HQ | Other Freehold | 17 Dec 2025 | £480,000 |
| 180 Old Road Harlow CM17 0HQ | Detached Freehold | 29 Oct 2025 | £375,000 |
| Flat 4, 206, Old Road Harlow CM17 0HQ | Flat Leasehold | 18 Jun 2025 | £325,000 |
| 208 Old Road Harlow CM17 0HQ | Detached Freehold | 30 Apr 2025 | £775,000 |
| 53 Old Road Harlow CM17 0HD | Semi-detached Freehold | 4 Jul 2024 | £635,000 |
| 5 Old Road Harlow CM17 0HA | Detached Freehold | 6 Jun 2024 | £570,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CM17
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Mullucks, Harlow on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 27 Jun 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 15/09/2026.
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