4-bedroom house · CM77 6SL
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Fentons Farm is a traditional timber-framed farmhouse, Grade II listed, rough rendered and topped with plain red roof tiles.
Extended and adapted over the years, the property retains plenty of character and now presents an excellent opportunity for further modernisation.
Among its period features are timber panelling between the landing and the third bedroom, as well as exposed beams and timbers throughout much of the house.
A reception hall, with stairs rising to the first floor, opens to reception rooms on either side.
To the left, the sitting room offers original feature timbers, a red brick fireplace, and windows on all four sides, including a full-height bay window overlooking the gardens.
The dining room also includes exposed beams and a fireplace, with windows to two aspects and a door leading through to the kitchen.
Fitted with base and wall units the kitchen is well proportioned and provides access to a cloakroom and storage area, as well as a practical utility room.
The first floor offers four double bedrooms, one of which benefits from an en suite shower room. A family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.
General Local Authority: Braintree District Council Services: Mains electricity and shared water mains. Shared private drainage, we understand this does comply with relevant regulations.
Oil fired central heating.
Mobile and Broadband checker: Information can be found here Council Tax: Band G EPC Rating: F Agents Note: Please note there is a proposal for a solar farm in the land to the rear.
The farmhouse is accessed via a gravelled driveway that curves around to a parking area to the front of the farmhouse.
The level grounds are mainly lawned, with post-and-rail fencing, mature hedging, and a variety of established trees that offer privacy while allowing views south across open fields.
A small, south-facing terrace by the back door is ideal for afternoon and evening use. A well-sheltered pond attracts an abundance of wildlife, enhancing the peaceful rural setting.
Please note the price does not include the neighbouring barns/buildings, but they can be purchased at an additional price. They have planning permission to residential.
Further details available from the sellers agent.
The property enjoys a rural setting, yet is conveniently located close to the A120, ideal for commuters, just under two miles from the centre of Rayne and five miles from Braintree.
The charming village of Rayne offers a public house, shops, restaurant, village hall, and playing field, while the larger town of Braintree provides a wide range of amenities and schools.
Braintree railway station offers regular services to London Liverpool Street in around an hour, and from Chelmsford in approximately 30 minutes.
The surrounding countryside and the Flitch Way provides walking routes, just a few yards from the farmhouse has been repurposed as a bridleway and traffic-free cycle path connecting nearby towns.
Distances Braintree 5 miles Great Dunmow 9.2 miles Halstead 10.4 miles Coggeshall 11.2 miles Chelmsford 11.6 miles Witham 11.6 miles Nearby Stations Braintree Witham Chelmsford Nearby Schools Rayne Primary Notley or Tabor Gosfield Felsted New Hall St Cedd's
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