Blake End, Rayne, CM77
- Land size
- 1 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Four Bedroom Detached Family Home
- Generous Plot of 1 Acre
- Multi-Generational Living
- Detached One Bedroom Self-Contained Annex
- Numerous Outbuildings Including Cart Lodge and Games Room
- No Onward Chain
- Tastefully Presented Throughout by the Current Owners
- Convenient Access to A120/M11 with links to London
- Rural Location on the Outskirts of Great Sailing Village
- Air Conditioning Units Throughout the Property
Description
Beresfords are pleased to bring to market this truly unique, Four Bedroom Detached Family Home, situated on an acre plot, on the outskirts of the village of Great Sailing, and benefitting from numerous outbuildings including a Detached One Bedroom Annexe, Games Room/Studio and a Cart Lodge. The property boasts from undergoing extensive renovation by the current owners and is tastefully presented throughout. Further benefits include off street parking for numerous vehicles, convenient access to the A120/M11 Corridor and the opportunity for multi-generational living. The property is being sold with No Onward Chain.
The property is accessed via a driveway which provides off street parking for several vehicles. The front door leads into an entrance hall which benefits from understairs storage. There are two bedrooms to the front aspect with bay fronted windows, which can also be used as reception rooms. There is also a beautiful four piece family bathroom suite. At the rear of the property there is a dual aspect living room with bi-folding doors opening out onto the rear garden for summer evenings and a feature log burner for winter nights. There is an impressive, open plan kitchen/dining room with further bi-folding doors opening to the rear, creating the ideal entertaining space. The kitchen benefits from gloss finished units and ample worktop space with a breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include; fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, oven and induction hob and a washing machine. To the first floor there are two double bedrooms which each boast from en-suite shower facilities and fitted storage. Bedroom One, situated at the rear of the property, benefits from a balcony to enjoy the uninterrupted view. The property benefits from numerous air conditioning units throughout, including the annex and has a water softener fitted.
Externally, the property enjoys a private aspect on generous plot of an acre. Commencing from the bi-folding doors there is a large, decked seating area, ideal for entertaining in the summertime, which leads onto a patio seating area under a pagoda. There is a detached games room/studio which is currently in use as bar but could also be used as a home office, gym or salon. The majority of the garden is laid to lawn with shrubbery growing around the boundaries to create further privacy with a driveway leading to the One-Bedroom Annexe. The rear garden can be directly accessed from the side of the property via double width gates. There is a timber-built workshop/outbuilding which offers potential for conversion (STPP) along with a detached, double bay cart lodge with a storeroom. Above the cart lodge there is a loft room which could also be used as a home office. This space also shows potential for conversion with it already being connected to a power supply.
Clovelly benefits from a self-contained, one bedroom annex. The annexe comprises of an open plan kitchen/dining/living room with integrated appliances and a feature log burner. French patio doors open out onto a private seating area for the annex. There is a spacious double bedroom with a walk-in dressing area and a four piece bathroom suite.
Located in a rural setting, backing onto open farmland, Clovelly is ideally positioned for access to the A120/M11 Corridor leading to Stansted and London. The property is a short walk from Blake End Craft Centre which hosts many events through the year and benefits from local, independent shops and a wonderful restaurant. The property is a short drive away from Great Notley Garden village amenities such as Tesco Superstore, Dentist and Doctors Surgery. Great Notley Country Park is on the doorstep, ideal for families or keen walkers. The property is situated well for transport links having convenient access also to the A131 for access to Chelmsford with its mainline railway service to London Liverpool Street. A viewing is strongly recommended.
Entrance Hall
Bedroom
Living Room/Bedroom
Family Bathroom Suite
Lounge
Kitchen/Dining Room
First Floor Landing
Bedroom
En Suite
Bedroom
En Suite
Games Room/Studio
Workshop
Carport
Store Room
Loft Space
One Bedroom Annexe
Kitchen/Dining/Living Room
Bedroom
Dressing Room
Bathroom
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- C
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-24
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,210 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Rayne Primary and Nursery School1.3 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 213
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Felsted Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 197
- Type
- Community school
- Notley Green Primary School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 401
- Type
- Academy converter
- White Court School2.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 550
- Type
- Community school
- St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 387
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Tabor Academy2.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 989
- Type
- Academy converter
- Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form3.3 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,210
- Type
- Academy converter
- Alec Hunter Academy4.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,058
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Helena Romanes School5.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,265
- Type
- Academy converter
- Chelmer Valley High School7.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,200
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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