The Street, Rayne, Braintree, CM77

Part of our Signature collection, this beautiful three bedroom detached house sits centrally in attractive grounds of approaching 1 acre.

This family home has been individually designed by the current owners and offers flexible accommodation with potential to extend, subject to the necessary planning consents. The property benefits from extensive gardens, a private driveway and a double garage.



On entering the spacious entrance hall, stairs rise to the first floor, with a cloakroom and good size study. To the left is the light and airy sitting room, with a triple aspect and feature fireplace.

The generous dining room has a window to the front and exposed red brick feature wall, with access into the well-equipped, modern kitchen and garden room. The light-filled kitchen has bi-folding doors to the side and a window to the rear, with a stainless-steel sink and four ring gas hob inset to the work surface. There are a range of wall and base units, with a hatch opening to the dining room and a double-glazed door to the side leading to the garden. Integrated appliances include a double oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher, and washing machine. There is also a water softener accessed via an external cupboard. Also accessed from the dining room is the triple aspect garden room which offers stunning views of the garden, with French doors opening out to the patio.

On the first floor is a galleried landing and family bathroom, with an obscure window to the rear. The principal bedroom has a triple aspect with views over the garden, with built-in wardrobes and an ensuite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms both with built in wardrobes.

Outside
Approached via a long private gravel driveway, this substantial family home sits in a central position within the plot. There is a double width garage with electric up and over door and further garden storage area or workshop. To one side, there is an ideal area for a vegetable garden, equipped with raised beds and a greenhouse. The property also benefits from 13 solar panels.

The beautifully landscaped rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a variety of mature shrubs and specimen trees. There is a large 8m pond complete with full filtration system and fully stocked with koi and goldfish. The extensive rear patio is ideal for alfresco dining and there is also a artic cabin which is perfect for entertaining, holding up to 14 people. There is a summer house and a secluded area which was previously a lawned tennis court, enclosed by mature trees and shrubs. All outbuildings including the greenhouse, summerhouse, shed and arctic cabin have power connected. In total the plot measures approaching 1 acre.


Location

The village of Rayne has an attractive centre with many fine period and listed properties and has previously been named 'Essex Village of the Year'. There are two public houses, village primary school rated Good by Ofsted and also served by school bus routes to Helen Romanes school and Notley High School. The private school of Felsted is only 5 miles away whilst further secondary education is available at Dunmow Newport grammar, near Saffron Walden and Colchester grammar schools. Within walking distance of the property are Flitch Way country park and Notley country park. Further amenities can be found at the nearby market town of Braintree, where you will also find the popular Freeport Designer Village. Rayne is bypassed by the A120 trunk road which gives access to Stansted Airport and M11 beyond.

For the commuter the nearby railway station at Braintree provides branch line links via Witham to London Liverpool Street (approximate journey time 1 hour 5 minutes) and the City of Chelmsford (12 miles) and market town of Witham (5 miles) both having mainline railway stations serving London Liverpool Street (Approximate journey time 35 minutes). Witham is bypassed by the A12 which leads to Chelmsford to the South and Colchester to the North.

Directions

Please use the postcode CM77 8RH for SatNav.

Important Information

Council Tax Band - F
Services - We understand that mains water, gas and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is via a septic tank in the drive, mulched and pumped up to the mains sewer in The Street.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating - B
Our ref - WIT220353/DJN

Agents note
The property has 13 solar panels , for further information please contact the Witham office.
Potential to extend STPP (Plans Available).

Overage Clause Applies on the Land. please call to discuss with Witham Fenn Wright.