Rayne Hatch, Stisted, Braintree, Essex

Dating back to 1906 Rayne Hatch House is a substantial, unlisted country house offering over 3000 sq ft of light-filled accommodation, in addition to a 3 bedroom cottage, extensive outbuildings, stabling and paddocks.

Internally a bright and welcoming entrance hall gives access to four reception rooms, plus the
kitchen/breakfast room and utility. Turning right, the hall is flanked by the study and living room which offers lovely views out of the two south facing sash windows. Straight ahead opens into the large sitting room filled with natural light from the double aspect and bay window. Whilst the kitchen/breakfast room with adjoining utility and the dining room lie to the south west wing of the groundfloor. Upstairs via a grand staircase are four well-proportioned bedrooms and two bathrooms, with high ceilings throughout. A spacious landing overlooks the front gardens and paddock beyond. The property has been recently upgraded to offer superfast broadband.

The single storey cottage has up to 3 bedrooms and is the ideal guest accommodation, or subject to the necessary consents could be separated away from the main house or used as a holiday let.

The property is approached by an impressive
carriage driveway with double gated entrance
and a curved lawned frontage. Further parking
is available to the side and rear of the property
along with a second driveway which leads from
the road directly to the cottage. The grounds extend to 5.18 acres featuring 2 paddocks,
lunging manege and formal gardens. There are a number of useful outbuildings including 5 stables, tack room and hay store, along with some barns and garaging.

Local Authority: Braintree District Council
Services: Mains water. Pumped well for gardens.
Main electric. Oil fired heating, private drainage
which does not comply with the regulations
but the vendor has obtained a quotation for its
replacement.
Council Tax: Band G
Tenure: Freehold

Situated between former winner of Essex Village of the Year, Stisted, and the pretty market town of Halstead, Rayne Hatch House benefits from a secluded position in the unspoilt north Essex countryside with excellent access to London, Essex, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. The highly ranked Academy Primary School (Stisted CoE) and The Onley gastro pub add to the attraction. The Braintree Golf Club, set in the grounds of former Stisted Hall, entitles Stisted residents to extensive walking surrounded by a historic collection of rare trees. An expanse of footpaths connects to the nearby 200 acre Marks Hall Estate in Pattiswick while Halstead and Braintree provide convenient access to supermarkets, retail outlets and eateries. Railway links to London can be found at Braintree, Witham or Chelmsford.