Head Street, Halstead, CO9
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- No Onward Chain
- A Unique And Character Filled Barn Conversion
- Ideal For a First Time Buyer, Professional & Couples
- Two Double Bedrooms
- Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Area
- Further Living Room With Ample Storage
- First Floor Bathroom And Downstairs Cloakroom
- Private Terrace With Views Of Halstead Church
- Located Centrally In Halstead Town
Description
The Barn, a truly unique and one-of-a-kind home, is centrally located on the ever-popular Head Street in the heart of Halstead. Offered to the market on a chain-free basis, this distinctive property would make an ideal purchase for first-time buyers, professionals or downsizers alike.
The accommodation is well laid out and begins with an entrance hall and ground floor WC. This leads through to a stylish open-plan kitchen/diner, perfectly suited for both everyday living and entertaining. The cosy living room provides a welcoming retreat and benefits from direct access to a private terrace, offering a rare and secluded outdoor space for a central location.
To the first floor are two well-proportioned double bedrooms along with a modern family bathroom.
Properties of this nature and location are seldom available, making The Barn a rare find within Halstead. Early viewings are highly recommended to fully appreciate the charm and individuality on offer.
Location
Halstead is a charming market town in north Essex, offering a blend of historic character and modern amenities. The town benefits from a range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and supermarkets, along with well-regarded local schools and leisure facilities. Surrounded by picturesque countryside yet conveniently positioned for access to Braintree, Colchester and Sudbury, Halstead provides an attractive balance of town living with excellent transport links to London and the surrounding areas.
Agents Note
Please note the property is non standard construction (Part timber framed, part brick). The property although not listed, does fall within a conservation area.
Entrance Hall
1.91m x 1.75m (6' 3" x 5' 9")
WC
1.40m x 0.93m (4' 7" x 3' 1")
Kitchen/Diner
3.60m x 5.64m (11' 10" x 18' 6")
Living Room
3.93m x 3.35m (12' 11" x 11' 0")
Bedroom One
3.80m x 2.57m (12' 6" x 8' 5")
Bedroom Two
3.80m x 2.52m (12' 6" x 8' 3")
Bathroom
2.07m x 1.81m (6' 9" x 5' 11")
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- A
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Energy Performance Certificate
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Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Gas Central Heating
- Broadband
- Cable Internet
- Sewerage
- Mains
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- On-Street Parking
- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 5% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Richard de Clare Community Academy351 metresOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 370
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead678 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 211
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead730 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 210
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Gosfield Community Primary School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 134
- Type
- Academy converter
- Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 88
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- The Ramsey Academy, Halstead473 metresOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 702
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Hedingham School and Sixth Form3.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,177
- Type
- Academy converter
- Honywood School5.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 849
- Type
- Academy converter
- Alec Hunter Academy5.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,058
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Tabor Academy5.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 989
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
The detail behind these bandings
The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.
- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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Listing agent
Michaels Property Consultants Ltd, Halstead
8 Bridge Street, Halstead, CO9 1HT
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