Believed to date back to circa 1875, this charming THREE Bedroom Victorian end-terrace Cottage perfectly combines period character with one of Brentwood's most convenient town-centre locations.
Set just a three-minute walk from Brentwood High Street and under half a mile from Brentwood Station (8 minute walk) with its Elizabeth Line connection, the property offers the rare opportunity to enjoy a character home within easy walking distance of shops, bars, restaurants and London-bound rail services.
Behind its attractive double-glazed sash windows, the cottage retains much of its original charm, including reclaimed floorboards, cast-iron fireplaces and generous reception spaces, while benefitting from modern improvements such as upgraded external insulation and re-rendering to enhance year-round comfort and energy efficiency.
The accommodation includes a cosy Lounge opening into a spacious Dining Room, a modern Shaker style kitchen with integrated appliances, a modern shower room and three first-floor bedrooms.
Outside, a sunny South-West facing Garden provides a low-maintenance outdoor retreat, while a side driveway and detached rear garage offer particularly valuable off-road parking and storage a genuine rarity for a Victorian cottage so close to Brentwood town centre.
A large Sainsburys store (only a 5 minute walk), Shenfield Common (only 6 minutes walk), Hartswood Woods, Thorndon Country Park and several highly regarded schools are all within easy walking distance, making this a superb blend of character, convenience and lifestyle.
The Accommodation in more detail:
PORCH 4ft 5' x 2ft 9' (1.35m x 0.84m)
A useful front extension providing practical space for coats and shoes, the front door a black exterior/white interior woodgrain composite entrance door.
There's a small window for natural light and a glazed door through to:
LOUNGE/SITTING ROOM 11ft 7' x 10ft 10' (3.53m x 3.30m)
This cosy lounge features an attractive cast iron Fireplace and flows openly into the spacious dining area, creating a sociable living space ideal for both everyday use and entertaining.
Reclaimed floorboards continue through into the dining area, adding warmth, character and a lovely period feel.
A 7ft 5' (2.26m) wide opening leads round to:
DINING ROOM 11ft 5' x 10ft 9' (3.48m x 3.28m)
A generously sized dining room with French doors opening directly onto the rear garden.
You'll notice an angled section of wall on the right which we believe may conceal a former fireplace that has been boarded and bricked up, and which thus offers potential for reinstatement subject to any necessary investigation.
A further doorway leads through to the kitchen.
KITCHEN 10ft 8' x 5ft 8' (3.25m x 1.73m)
Fitted with a range of grey woodgrain-effect units topped with white Calacatta marble-effect worktops and incorporating a built-in AEG four-ring gas hob with a matching chimney-style extractor hood above and a multifunction oven/grill below, together with an integrated fridge/freezer.
The kitchen is arranged in two distinct areas, with the far section (labelled as the utility area on the floor plan) providing space for the washing machine and additional tall pantry-style cupboard.
GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM 6ft 2' x 5ft 7' (1.88m x 1.70m)
Currently arranged as a modern shower room and fitted with a large walk-in Shower featuring both a rainfall showerhead and a separate handset, together with a wash basin and WC.
A large side-facing window allows excellent natural light into the room, and there is also a thermostatically controlled chrome towel radiator.
Staircase from the dining area to:
FIRST FLOOR LANDING 12ft 7' x 4ft 9' (3.84m x 1.45m)
A good-sized landing with a side window providing natural light and a loft hatch offering easy access to the loft space.
MASTER BEDROOM 11ft 6' x 10ft 9' (3.51m x 3.28m)
A lovely-sized front-facing double bedroom with fitted wardrobes built into either side of the chimney breast, creating useful storage while retaining the room's character.
BEDROOM TWO 11ft x 6ft 7' (3.35m x 2.01m)
With a rear-facing window, this room also appears to retain a former corner fireplace which is currently boarded up, adding further period interest and potential.
BEDROOM THREE 10ft 9' x 5ft 8' (3.28m x 1.73m)
The positioning of the door and window allows space for a small double bed, and there is also a built-in cupboard housing the Worcester combination boiler serving the gas central heating and hot water system.
GARDEN
Laid with timber decking and slate chippings, the garden provides a low-maintenance outdoor space and a blank canvas for future landscaping or planting.
A handy part-glazed door gives direct access to the large garage, while a lockable side gate leads through to the side driveway.
We also noted a useful outside tap and additional space behind the garage for discreet 'out of the way' storage.
DRIVE AND GARAGE
A particularly useful feature is the detached rear garage, accessed via the shingled driveway between the two cottages.
The access arrangement is long established, with reciprocal vehicular rights benefiting the adjoining properties for day-to-day access and parking purposes.
Basically No.'s 8 and 10 Alfred Road benefit from a private driveway area between them, with established reciprocal vehicular access rights providing access for parking and servicing in accordance with the title arrangements. (We hold the Title Plans and Registers for both properties)
That is a very common arrangement with Victorian cottages where the original conveyancer effectively created a cross-easement driveway rather than a modern shared-access title.
GARAGE 17ft 7' x 8ft 5' (5.36m x 2.57m)
A substantial and well-built blockwork garage with an up-and-over garage door, a courtesy door from the garden and a side window providing excellent natural light.
In addition to the natural light, the garage is fitted with six LED strip lights and several power sockets, making it particularly well suited for storage, a workshop or hobby space.
FOR WHATS IT'S WORTH
During the 1870s and 1880s, the land rush caused by Brentwood's railway expansion meant that local builders, land surveyors, and members of the regional administrative courts often worked together to buy up old agricultural plots or sports grounds (like the original Brentwood Cricket Ground where the new Alfred Road ran through!) to lay out streets.
Street names like Alfred Road or nearby Hubert Road were frequently chosen to honour the developers, financial backers, or local administrative partners involved in these property syndicates.
We note a conveyance in 1875 between Alfred William Harvey (apparently an actively local figure) and James Winsor Martin, and so can propose that this is roughly when this house was built.
Council Tax
Brentwood Council, Band C
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
Brentwood's name is derived from ‘Burnt Wood' (Brent being middle English for burnt), referring to a large clearing created following a fire, probably from Charcoal burning (the main occupation back then) in the dense forests that once covered this part of Essex.
Over time, it became a stopping point for pilgrims travelling to Canterbury and the remains of a 12th Century chapel in Brentwood High Street bear testimony to this.
When Henry III granted a royal charter to hold markets, the market town of Brentwood boomed, growing and evolving into the 'well-to-do' town you see today, surrounded by beautiful countryside and historic villages.
Brentwood is situated to the south -west of Essex, just east of London and falling within the Metropolitan Green Belt.
This closeness to London means that the town has excellent road and rail networks, with the town only separated from Greater London by a narrow gap of open land, through which passes the M25 Motorway.
Brentwood Railway Station is on the London Liverpool Street line, which whisks you to central London in 33 minutes, on the fastest trains.
The adjacent A12 runs between Central London and East Anglia, and the A127 links Central London to Southend.
Brentwood is enhanced by many green spaces, less than 20% of the Borough is built-up. There are a number of important green spaces reaching into the built-up area, two of which extend right to the centre of the town - Hartswood/Shenfield Common and the extensive playing fields of Brentwood School, the former Anglia Polytechnic University, with 'Thriftwood' also an extensive area of woodland set within the town.
The busy High Street has an abundance of shops, restaurants and bars, with more located down the charming cobblestoned lanes off the high street too. There are some 200 stores including the usual big-name retailers and unique independent boutiques, some within The Baytree Shopping Centre which includes a cafe and fitness centre on the second floor. Brentwood Market is held every Friday and Saturday too.
The town centre has an active Nightlife Scene with the many bars, pubs and clubs making Friday and Saturday Nights a lively affair. Perhaps check out the Sugarhut, which really the links the old with the new, being one of the oldest buildings in the town, a 15th century coaching Inn, now a huge acclaimed Nightclub.
If education is a high priority, there are many excellent schools, the Secondary schools including Brentwood County High School, Brentwood School, Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School (RC, girls), St Martin's School and Becket Keys Church of England School.
Primary education is provided by a mixture of state schools, Church of England and Catholic schools and independent prep schools.
As well as being known for the TOWIE TV series, the town has also been home to many a famous person including Frank Bruno, Snooker player Steve Davis, F1 winner Johnny Herbert, Actor Ross Kemp, Singer Pixie Lott, Singer Louise Redknapp and even The Stig!
