Offers over

£180,000

2 bed cottage for sale
The Cottage, Friars Lane, Braintree CM7

    • 2 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

  • EPC Rating: D

Chain free
Freehold
Added on 05/05/2026

About this property

  • Two-Bedroom Terraced Cottage

  • Full Of Character & Period Charm

  • Cosy Reception Room

  • Contemporary First-Floor Family Bathroom

  • Modern Fitted Kitchen

  • Period Features

  • Short Walk To Bocking Blackwater Nature Reserve

  • Sunny Private Rear Courtyard Garden

  • No Onward Chain

  • 0.76 Miles From Braintree Rail Station

Quote Reference KT0577 - calls are answered 24/7.

Upon entering the property, you are immediately welcomed by a warm and inviting atmosphere. The ground floor features a modern fitted kitchen at the front, providing a practical and stylish space for cooking. Moving through, you’ll find a cosy reception room complete with a fireplace - an ideal setting to relax and unwind. To the rear, the private courtyard garden offers a peaceful and low-maintenance outdoor space, perfect for enjoying a cup of tea.

Upstairs, the property comprises two well-proportioned bedrooms, both offering ample space for wardrobes and personal belongings, along with a contemporary three-piece bathroom suite.

Full of character, this delightful home retains a true historic cottage feel and is offered to the market with no onward chain, ensuring a smooth and straightforward purchasing process.

Location
Friars Lane is bordered by an array of lush green open spaces, including the Bocking Blackwater Nature Reserve. This expansive area extends from Bradford Street along the river up to the A131, featuring wildflower meadows, amenity grassland, scrublands, and wetland habitats. The reserve also includes a wooden boardwalk and a play sculpture, enhancing its natural appeal. Additionally, along the cycleway near Vernon Close, there are two woodland areas that are just a short walk from the main river walk. Both the woodlands and the open spaces are home to veteran trees and support a diverse range of plant species, making this area rich in natural beauty and ecological value.

For commuters, Braintree Rail Station is just a short 0.76-mile journey away, offering convenient connections into London Liverpool Street - ideal for those seeking a balance between town living and city accessibility.

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We are required by law to conduct Anti-Money Laundering checks on all parties involved in the sale or purchase of a property. We take the responsibility of ensuring the accuracy and continuous monitoring of these checks. Our partner, movebutler, will conduct the initial checks on our behalf and will contact you once your offer has been accepted.

As an applicant, a non-refundable fee of £30 (inclusive of VAT) per buyer is required for these checks. The fee covers data collection, manual checking, and monitoring. You will need to pay this amount directly to movebutler and complete all Anti-Money Laundering checks before your offer can be formally accepted.

Disclaimer: We make every effort to ensure that our sales particulars are as accurate and reliable as possible. However, please note that they do not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, and should not be regarded as representations or relied upon as statements of fact. All interested parties must verify the accuracy of the particulars through their solicitor. The solicitor will check any relevant lease information, related charges, off street parking, utilities, fixtures/fittings, rights of way/access, permissions for extensions/conversions, and required planning/building regulations. Additionally, please note that the floorplan is not to scale and its accuracy, as well as measurements, cannot be confirmed. All interested parties should consult their surveyor if they require verification of the floorplan or plot.

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  • Tenure

    Freehold

  • Council tax band

    B

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