Highways Cottage, 6, Shalford Road, Braintree, CM77 6BT

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.