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2 bed house for sale Mount Hill, Halstead, CO9

Offers over

£235,000

Added on 23/09/2026

Type: Semi-detached
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Size: £304 per sq ft
Tenure: Ask agent

Council tax Band C £2,027 a year

Key features

Charming two-bedroom cottage on the sought-after Braintree side of town
Semi open-plan living with a spacious lounge and dining area
Characterful log burner creating a cosy focal point in the lounge
Well-presented kitchen with plumbing in place to reinstate a former W.C.
Two generous double bedrooms and a bright family bathroom
Hardstanding front garden providing space for a small car
No onward chain for a smooth and hassle-free move
Ideal for first-time buyers or investors seeking a character home in a desirable location

About this property

Set on the ever-popular Braintree side of town, this beautifully presented two-bedroom cottage offers a wonderful blend of period charm, modern comfort, and practicality. From the moment you step inside, you’ll appreciate the home’s welcoming feel, bright spaces, and thoughtful layout designed for easy everyday living.

Floorplan

Council tax

Band C £2,027 a year

Per year

Band A

£1,520
Band B

£1,774
Band C

This home: £2,027
Band D

£2,280
Band E

£2,787
Band F

£3,294
Band G

£3,801
Band H

£4,561

This home is in band C, which costs £2,027 a year in Braintree for 2026/27.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Braintree, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone. Check a home's band on GOV.UK.

Property timeline

Listed

September 2026 £235,000

2 beds · 1 bath · this listing

Past sales can't be shown: the agent hasn't given the house number.

Price guide

This home

£304 / sq ft

Area average (sold)

£344 / sq ft

Price per area, sold homes nearby

£255 / sq ft

£304 / sq ft

£431 / sq ft

Lowest

This home

Highest

£304 per sq ft, below the middle of recent sales in CO9 (£255–£431, 10th–90th percentile, 685 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 685 homes sold in CO9 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in CO9 →

Location

Mount Hill, Halstead, CO9

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £235,000

£117k £353k

Deposit10% £24,000

£0 £235k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £211,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £47,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
9, Mount Hill Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Aug 2025	1,173 sq ft £264/sq ft	1,173 sq ft	£264	£310,000
12, Mount Hill Semi-detached	Semi-detached	May 2022	775 sq ft £303/sq ft	775 sq ft	£303	£235,000
10, Mount Hill Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Sept 2021	657 sq ft £350/sq ft	657 sq ft	£350	£229,500
13, Mount Hill Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Mar 2020	818 sq ft £287/sq ft	818 sq ft	£287	£235,000
9a, Mount Hill Detached	Detached	Jun 2019	990 sq ft £252/sq ft	990 sq ft	£252	£250,000
11, Mount Hill Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Oct 2016	581 sq ft £267/sq ft	581 sq ft	£267	£155,000
10, Mount Hill Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Apr 2015	657 sq ft £216/sq ft	657 sq ft	£216	£142,000
13, Mount Hill Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Apr 2009	818 sq ft £165/sq ft	818 sq ft	£165	£135,000