Shalford Road, Rayne, Braintree

Located in the highly sought-after village of Rayne, this substantial Grade II listed detached thatched cottage offers 1,664 sq. ft. of versatile accommodation and an abundance of character.

The ground floor comprises three well-proportioned reception rooms, a study, kitchen, utility room, bathroom, and a welcoming entrance hall, providing flexible living space ideal for both family life and entertaining. To the first floor are three bedrooms, each enjoying the charm typical of a period home.

Externally, the property benefits from established gardens, a double bay cart lodge, and gated driveway parking. Ideally positioned, the cottage is within easy reach of local amenities while retaining a peaceful village setting.

Entrance Hall - At the rear of the property with access to the dining room, attractive Elm staircase rising to first floor, original brick floor, power points, doors to.

Cloakroom - Opaque window to rear aspect, W.C, wash hand basin, radiator, exposed timbers.

Kitchen - 3.95 x 1.9 (12'11" x 6'2") - Window to rear aspect, base level units with Granite working surfaces over, inset Butler sink with mixer taps, Sandyford independently controllable range cooker for HW/CH/C, induction hob, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer, inset spotlights, limestone tiled flooring, radiator, power points, wall mounted bespoke dresser, part tiled walls.

Utility Room - Base level units with Granite working surfaces & shelving, space for washing machine, tiled flooring, power points.

Dining Room - 4.42m x 3.99m (14'6" x 13'1") - Window to rear aspect, feature Inglenook fireplace, exposed timbers, power points, glazed single door to front aspect.

Snug - 4.42m x 3.00m (14'6" x 9'10") - Window to front aspect, exposed timbers, radiator, power points, opening to.

Living Room - 5.97m x 4.42m (19'7" x 14'6" ) - Windows to multiple aspects, feature inglenook fireplace, exposed timbers, radiator, power points, stairs rising to the first floor landing, door to bathroom, opening to.

Study - 3.5m x 1.6m (11'5" x 5'2" ) - Window to side aspect, single door to side aspect, cast iron fireplace.

Ground Floor Bathroom - Opaque window to rear aspect, freestanding claw foot bath with mixer taps & shower attachment, wash hand basin with mixer taps, enclosed shower with glass enclosure, W.C, part wood panelled walls, tiled flooring.

Landing - Door to Principal Bedroom.

Principal Bedroom - 5.97m x 4.11m (19'7" x 13'6") - Windows to multiple aspects, exposed timbers, exposed brickwork, radiator, power points, door to bedroom three.

Landing - Doors to bedroom two & three.

Bedroom Two - 4.42m x 3.99m (14'6" x 13'1") - Window to front aspect, exposed timbers, cast iron fireplace, radiator, power points.

Bedroom Three - 4.42m x 3.00m (14'6" x 9'10") - Window to front aspect, exposed timbers, radiator, power points, door to the principal bedroom.

Double Bay Cart Lodge & Gated Driveway - To the rear of the property is a detached double bay cart lodge with an enclosed single bay with double doors. The cart lodge benefits from power & lighting. To the front of the cart lodge is a block paved driveway enclosed by a set of five bar timber gates.

Grounds - To the rear of the property is a patio area leading to the remainder lawn with a variety of mature shrubs and trees. A paved pathway leads to the driveway and double bay cart lodge. To the front of the property is an enclosed lawn garden with a variety of mature shrubs & trees. the gardens further benefits from an external water tap, timber fencing and side access is granted via a picket gate.

Agents Notes - Re-thatched & re Tiled in 2020
Rayne is on the pick up routes for St Marys Colchester, Felsted & Stoke College Suffolk as well as the Colchester, Newport & Saffron Walden grammar schools.