2-bedroom flat · CM7 3BY
To rentReduced £50 (−4.3%) on 18 SepListed 86 days · slow let
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About
Available Early October A spacious two bedroom ground floor apartment located in a modern purpose-built block close to the centre of Braintree.
It benefits from an allocated parking space as well as on-road parking to the front.
( See notes ) This purpose-built two bedroom, ground floor apartment is located close to the centre of Braintree and local transport links.
It has been re-decorated since the previous tenant vacated and is in very good condition. There is a communal reception hall with access into a private inner hallway.
This leads to all rooms including a spacious living / dining room, two bedrooms ( 1 large double and a large single ), kitchen and bathroom.
There is an allocated parking space as well as on-road parking.
( see notes ) Location Braintree was issued a Market Charter by King John in 1199, and ever since then market days have become a focal point of the town.
They occur twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays in the pleasantly pedestrianized (and recently refurbished) Market Place.
Braintree retains a good collection of historic buildings, including the listed timber-framed properties in the conservation area in the town centre.
For commuters the town has a direct connection to London Liverpool Street, taking around one hour and is approx. 12 miles to Stansted Airport and the M11.
Close by there are plenty of opportunities for walks and riding and of particular note is the nearby Great Notley Country Park which covers some 100 acres of open space.
A variety of activities and events are held throughout the year.
Families can picnic or fly kites or, for the more energetic, there is an all-weather, multi-activity, floodlit pitch and two grass football pitches.
There's also an excellent visitor centre, housed in the award-winning Discovery Centre. The region boasts a significant number of secondary and primary schools as well as colleges and nurseries.
There are well-renowned private schools within easy reach and some of the country’s leading grammar schools in Colchester and Chelmsford.
Entrance Hall Kitchen 3.0m x 2.24m Sitting Room 5.25m x 3.1m Bedroom Two 2.3m x 2.39m Bedroom One 2.95m x 3.65m Bathroom 2.12m x 1.93m Agents Note The on-road parking has restricted hours.
As of September 2025 there is no parking allowed between 1pm-2pm mon - Fri on one side of the road, the other side of the road is restricted to no parking between 9am - 10am.
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