Grade II* listed · Braintree

Spice'S Farmhouse

Spice'S Farmhouse is a Grade II* listed building in Braintree, first listed on 21 December 1967. It is one of 185 Grade II* entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 21% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Spice'S Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1306774
Date first listed	21 December 1967
Local planning authority	Braintree
Location	51.93703, 0.51644 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1306774

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Braintree will require for your works on Spice'S Farmhouse, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Spice'S Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Granary Approximately 5 Metres East of Spice'S Farmhouse	II	16 m
Gold Rill and Rotten End Farmhouse	II	114 m
Bakehouse Approximately 5 Metres West of the Priest House	II	151 m
The Priest House	II*	153 m
Barn Approximately 50 Metres South of Valley Farmhouse	II	315 m
Barn Approximately 40 Metres South East of Valley Farmhouse	II	318 m
Valley Farmhouse	II*	367 m
Barn Approximately 15 Metres North of Water Hall	II	382 m
Water Hall	II	402 m
Wall of Shalford Hall	II	644 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Spice'S Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Spice'S Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1306774, first listed on 21 December 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Spice'S Farmhouse?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Braintree, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.