Detached house for sale in Braintree CM77, 3 Bedroom

This pretty Grade II Listed thatched cottage, originally 2 separate cottages, is steeped in character with many original features such as exposed beams to walls and ceilings, Inglenook fireplaces and Elm wood staircases. Sitting centrally within its well-maintained gardens, this property offers 3 reception rooms, kitchen with separate utility room and family bathroom. Master bedroom with a further 2 double bedrooms. In addition, there is detached double cart lodge with storage above, offering parking for 2 vehicles. EPC Rating Exempt.

The Accommodation

A solid wood door opens onto an entrance lobby with original brick flooring, turned Elm staircase to Bedroom 2 and 3 and a doorway leads off to the kitchen, which has a range cooker installed, flagstone flooring and views over the rear garden and a separate utility room. From the lobby, a door leads to a wc/cloakroom with a further opening leading to a formal dining room with large redbrick Inglenook fireplace with working fire, exposed beams to walls and ceilings, French doors leading out to the front garden and a further doorway leads through to a sitting area with feature redbrick wall, this flows through to the generous main reception room with superb redbrick inglenook fireplace, exposed beams to walls and ceilings and a further turned Elm staircase to the master bedroom. A further opening leads to the study with external door giving access to the front garden. A family bathroom with separate shower, completes this floor.

The first floor can be accessed from either end of the property via 2 staircases, the first from the lobby area rises to bedroom 2 and 3, whilst the 2nd staircase from the main reception room rises to the master bedroom with an inter-connecting door to bedroom 2 and 3.

The Setting

Boasting a central position within the popular village of Rayne, with its own general store/Post Office and 2 public houses, and the recent addition of a fine dining Italian restaurant and bar. There is a village hall and primary school and is within easy access to Great Notley and Chelmsford. The A120 is close by, giving good road links to London and Cambridge via the M11, with Stansted s international Airport within a 15 minute drive.

Outside

The property sits centrally on its plot and is approached to the side with gated access to a beautifully maintained front garden, laid to lawn with shrubs, fruit trees and shrubs to borders. A further wrought iron gate to the side gives access to the landscaped rear garden which is well established with a good range of fruit trees, predominantly laid to lawn with shrubbed and planted borders and ornamental fish pond and patio area for entertaining and to the rear of the garden there is access to the double oak cart lodge with power and water and storage above, driveway and double opening gates from the road.

Services

Oil fired central heating, mains drainage, water and electricity are connected.

Local Authority

Braintree District Council

Important note to purchasers:

We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.

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