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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · CM77 6AD
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This beautifully improved three-bedroom linked-detached family home in the popular village of Rayne offers spacious and modern living, enhanced by a rear extension creating an impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and family living space, perfectly suited to modern family life and entertaining.
At the heart of the home is a stunning recently refitted Howdens kitchen with central island and integrated appliances including three ovens, gas hob with extractor, wine cooler, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
The kitchen flows into the family living area where two sets of bi-fold doors and a large skylight flood the room with natural light and open directly onto the rear garden.
The ground floor also benefits from luxury lvt flooring throughout and a convenient cloakroom/WC.
Upstairs the property offers a principal bedroom with en-suite shower room and separate dressing room, two further double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom.
Outside, the landscaped rear garden with porcelain paving and turf provides a stylish yet low-maintenance outdoor space.
To the front there is block paved parking for two vehicles and an EV charging point, along with a garage partially converted to provide useful storage space with electric roller shutter door.
Rayne offers excellent local amenities including a well-regarded primary school, local pubs and restaurants, and access to the Flitch Way walking and cycling route.
Braintree town is a short drive away with further shopping facilities and a rail service to London Liverpool Street, while the A120 and M11 provide convenient road links to Stansted Airport and London.
Entrance Hall Door leading into entrance hallway with radiator, doors to: Cloakroom Suite comprises wash hand basin, low level WC, radiator Lounge/Family Room 8.66m (8.66m) x 2.74m (2.74m) - Spacious and light-filled family/living area featuring a raised inset gas fire, creating a central focal point to the room.
Range of Bi Fold doors with integrated blinds open onto the rear garden while a large skylight enhances the natural light within the space.
Additional features include a vertical radiator, double glazed window to rear, completing this bright and versatile family living area.
Kitchen 8.08m (8.08m) x 3.78m (3.78m) - Stunning kitchen area, recently re-fitted with Howdens units featuring a range of wall and base units, with complementary work surfaces and central island.
Integrated appliances include 3 ovens (one combination microwave), inset gas hob with extractor hood over, wine cooler, full height fridge and freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
Additional features include Under unit lighting, Vertical radiator, double glazed window to front.
Bi Fold doors with integral blinds open on to the rear garden, creating an excellent connection to the outdoor space.
The kitchen opens into the family living area, forming a spacious open-plan kitchen and entertaining space.
First Floor Landing Access to loft space, airing cupboard housing boiler, doors leading to; Bedroom 1 3.61m (3.6m) x 3.35m (3.35m) - Well proportioned principle bedroom with built in wardrobes, radiator, double glazed window to front.
Door leading to: Ensuite Suite comprises low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle, with 1/2 tiled walls, towel rail and recessed downlighters, creating a bright and practical space, door to: Bedroom 2 3.56m (3.56m) x 2.92m (2.92m) - Good sized double bedroom with double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, radiator Bedroom 3 3.73m (3.73m) x 2.57m (2.57m) - Another well proportioned room with double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, radiator Family Bathroom White suite comprising wash hand basin, low level WC, bath with mixer shower and full tiled surround.
Additional feature include 1/2 tiled walls, heated towel rail, double glazed frosted window to rear, recessed down lighters.
Outside To the front of the property there is brick block driveway providing off road parking for 2 cars, together with the EV Charging point.
The Garage which has been partially converted to useful storage space with electric roller door, the rear section is now part of the family room on the ground floor.
Side access leads into the landscaped South facing rear garden, with porcelain paved patio to immediate rear and lawn, creating a stylish low-maintenance outdoor space for relaxing and entertaining.
Patio to immediate rear with further seating area to rear corner.. Additional features include canopy lighting and outside tap. Agents note: There is an annual development service charge of approx.
140 pa council tax band B (braintree district council) EPC rating - currently awaited We also understand there is A small communal charge for the local area - tbc Council tax band - B (braintree district council) EPC rating - awaited
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