Broad Road, Braintree

This fine example of an early 20th century detached family home, established during the reign of George V, stands on an elevated plot, of approaching half an acre, to the northern edge of Braintree. Located on desirable Broad Road, it benefits from a convenient semi-rural position with a delightful outlook across open farmland toward the village of Bocking and beyond.

Of substantial brick construction under a hipped slate roof, the residence has been sympathetically enlarged and updated for modern living. Yet it still retains many charming original features, including joinery, fireplaces and beautiful pine flooring. It is presented in fine decorative order.

Remodelling now includes a fourth master-bedroom with en-suite, a ground floor cloakroom and a conservatory. A large modern detached garage/workshop is also discreetly set to the rear of the house, approached via automated gates and a part-covered driveway.

Internally, there's a generous welcoming entrance hall with cloakroom, a substantial bay fronted lounge, dining room, conservatory and kitchen. Upstairs provides three doubles and one single bedroom with an en-suite to the master and a family bathroom. Above, there's an insulated fully boarded loft. The house has all mains service connections, gas fired central heating and a good broadband connectivity.

Outside, the property is set back from the road by a boundary wall and a low-maintenance front garden. Extensive block paving affords ample and secure off road parking for several vehicles. The double garage / workshop is equipped with lighting, power and unusually a full-length vehicle inspection pit. It also has rear doors providing a drive-through facility to link with a further single garage / store located toward the rear of the plot.

The extensive grounds commence with a sheltered fully paved patio, ideal for outdoor relaxation. This leads to a long full width garden lawn flanked on each neighbouring side by mature evergreen boundary hedges, affording considerable privacy.

The adjoining far larger rearmost section of the garden, beyond the ends of flanking properties, is maintained as unspoilt natural grassland. Bounded by discreet modern security fencing and the surrounding ancient hedgerows, it’s a quiet haven for wildlife.

This unique period property, in a much sought after location, offers a wonderful family base. It also provides scope to support a variety of interests and pursuits and for further residential development if desired, subject to any necessary consents.