Grays Lane, Wethersfield, Essex CM7 4EL

Quote Ref: DP0213 when requesting further details of this unique detached thatched two-bedroom property situated on a 2.1 acre plot and down a private road with a nature lovers wooded garden and views over farmland to all sides. Seclusion and peace and quiet are what is on offer here, an ideal property for downsizers with the addition of a detached office building as well. 

Grays Cottage is a character property typical of a ‘Chocolate Box’ grade II listed cottage with a wealth of character and charm set on a vast plot surrounded by trees and wildlife with amazing views all round. The cottage itself offers two bedrooms upstairs and two reception rooms brimming with character along with a kitchen and bathroom and a separate utility room. The property is accessed via a glazed door into the kitchen with a range of country style units and worksurfaces with double aspect windows overlooking the garden, there is also a feature brick fireplace that has been utilized as storage. A doorway leads into the main hub of the home with an open dining area and separate living room both with brick fireplaces to either end and exposed beams showing oof the character of the property, windows overlook the gardens and pond and a part glazed door takes you out to the patio. From the dining room a door leads to the bathroom that offers a three-piece suite to include a panel enclosed bath, pedestal hand wash basin and a low level flush wc. From the living area there is a utility room that provides plumbing for a washing machine.

On the first floor there are two bedrooms, bedroom one being the biggest with a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams with views over the pond, bedroom two has plenty of storage cupboards in the eaves. 

There is the added bonus of a detached office building on the plot, a timber framed and weatherboarded building currently used as an office space with kitchenette and wc creating a separate space for a business studio or even guests to stay in. 

Outside:

The outside of Grays Cottage is a true highlight, the plot itself measures approximately 2.1 acres, a wildlife haven with an abundance of mature trees creating a private woodland along with a feature pond with lilies and reeds that can be seen from the brick patio that sits to the rear of the house. Lawned areas sit beneath the trees with a central opening that allows the light to be enjoyed by the patio. There is a clear area just off the private road for parking to the house and to the other end of the plot there is a driveway track providing parking for the office building.

Agents Note:

This property is in need of some modernization and has scope for improvement and extension (subject to planning). The property is Grade II Listed.

Services:

Mains Electricity. Oil fired heating. Private Compliant Drainage. Braintree Council Tax Band D. There is Openreach and Gigaclear Standard and Ultrafast broadband connections up to 1000mbps available at his property (according to Ofcom).