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Guide price
£650,000

9 bedroom link detached house for sale

High Street, Braintree CM7
Chain-free
Link detached house
9 beds
6 baths
Added > 14 days

Key information

TenureFreehold
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Features and description

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Nine Bedrooms
  • Five Kitchens
  • Six Bathrooms
  • Investment opportunity
  • One of the oldest buildings in Braintree
  • Town Centre Location
  • 0.1 mile from mainline train station
  • Freehold
  • Chain Free

Gantway House - A Historic Property with Huge Potential

An Investors dream

Guide Price £650,000 - £700,000

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to own a piece of history and a profitable business in the heart of Braintree? Look no further than Gantway House, a Grade II listed building dating back to 1395, with a shop frontage on the High Street.

Gantway House is one of the oldest and most distinctive buildings in Braintree. and occupies an imposing frontage over three floors, with clear historical charm. Owned by the same family for over 70yrs.

Gantway House had been run as a successful Bed and Breakfast for many years, offering comfortable and affordable accommodation to visitors and locals alike. Whether you want to revert back to the Bed and Breakfast business, or convert the property into self-contained flats, and explore other possibilities. The shop premises, currently leased to a successful Hair Salon, which provides an additional source of income.

All upper floors are entered via the side entrance through the double doors on the Gant (Corridor)

Potential to convert to 3 self-contained apartments and a further 4 bedrooms, with shared bathroom and kitchen, its current configuration.

Gantway House is ideally located in Braintree town centre, with easy access to shops, bars, restaurants, parks, and leisure facilities. The train station is only 0.1miles away, offering regular services to London, Colchester, and Cambridge. The property is also close to major attractions such as Braintree Museum, Freeport Shopping Village, and Cressing Temple Barns.




Rooms

Ground Floor Shop 8.90m x 5.50m (29ft 2in x 18ft)
Crop is a successful established Hair salon. The shop is decorated to a high standard. Rental income on application.

Top floor self-contained apartment Lounge 5.13m x 4.27m (16ft 9in x 14ft)
Spacious lounge area with arched ceilings. This dual aspect lounge is flooded with natural light. Cast iron fireplace. Views over the town centre

Top floor self-contained apartment Bedroom 3.35m x 2.62m (10ft 11in x 8ft 7in)
Double bedroom Front aspect window, with view over the town centre, door leading to the bathroom. Arched ceiling.

Top floor self-contained apartment.Kitchen 3.84m x 3.35m (12ft 7in x 10ft 11in)
Double drainer stainless steel sink, with chrome mixer taps. Wall mounted water heater. Electric cooker. Space for dining table. Window to front aspect

Top floor self-contained apartment. Bathroom 1.83m x 1.88m (6ft x 6ft 2in)
Skylight to rear aspect. Electric shower, with shower tray and shower curtain. Wall mounted water heater. Sink, toilet.

Self-contained apartment first floor Lounge/Bedroom 4.62m x 4.19m (15ft 1in x 13ft 8in)
This stunning high ceiling room with its architectural arch styled window to the front aspect overlooking the town centre.

Self-contained apartment first floor Kitchen 2.90m x 2.44m (9ft 6in x 8ft)
Modern kitchen decorated to a good standard. With white high gloss kitchen cabinets and black marble effect work surfaces. Two ring electric hob. Stainless steel sink with right hand drainer. Extractor fan, laminate flooring and natural light form skylight.

Self-contained apartment first floor Bathroom 2.62m x 1.45m (8ft 7in x 4ft 9in)
Fully refurbished to good standard, with wall and ceiling gloss tiles. Towel rail. Walk in electric shower. Close couple toilet. Wash basin in vanity unit. Illuminated mirror. Laminate flooring, window to rear aspect

Bedroom one above alleyway 5.26m x 2.64m (17ft 3in x 8ft 7in)
Dual aspect double bedroom. Hand basin in the corner.

Bedroom two 4.55m x 2.82m (14ft 11in x 9ft 3in)
This stunning high ceiling room with its architectural arch styled window to the front aspect overlooking the town centre, with En-suite.

En suite bedroom two 2.29m x 1.09m (7ft 6in x 3ft 6in)
Walk in electric shower, toilet and sink

Bedroom three 2.74m x 3.05m (8ft 11in x 10ft)
Double bedroom with side aspect window. Wash basin in corner

Bedroom four 3.81m x 1.63m (12ft 6in x 5ft 4in)
Single Bedroom, Feature Beams, Side aspect window. Wash basin in corner, with wall mounted water heater.

Bedroom Five 4.39m x 1.91m (14ft 4in x 6ft 3in)
Double Bedroom, skylight and side aspect window. Hand Basin in corner, with wall mounted water heater. Feature Beams

Bedroom Six 5.05m x 2.18m (16ft 6in x 7ft 1in)
Double Bedroom with double height ceiling. Wash Basin in Corner

Kitchen two First Floor 3.58m x 3.25m (11ft 8in x 10ft 7in)
Large fresh-looking kitchen, with pink brick effect splash back tiles. High Gloss kitchen units with marble work surfaces. Electric Cooker, Fridge, washing machine. Microwave. L/h Drainer Stainless steel sink with chrome mixer taps. Side aspect window.

Kitchen Three First Floor 5.36m x 3.25m (17ft 7in x 10ft 7in)
Recently modernised with pink brick effect splash back tiles. High Gloss kitchen units with marble work surfaces. Electric Cooker, Fridge, washing machine. Microwave. R/h Drainer Stainless steel sink with chrome mixer taps. Side aspect window.

Bathroom Three First Floor 2.46m x 1.63m (8ft x 5ft 4in)
Fully tiled around the original Beams, Walk in shower, Close coupled Toilet Electric Towel Rail. Sink on vanity unit. Window to side aspect.

Ground Floor Bedroom 4.32m x 1.63m (14ft 2in x 5ft 4in)
Ground Floor Double Bedroom, with window to side aspect. Door to basement. Exposed beams. Spot lights

Ground Floor Dressing room/Lobby 2.82m x 1.02m (9ft 3in x 3ft 4in)
Low energy lighting

Ground floor Lounge 5m x 5.16m (16ft 4in x 16ft 11in)
This stunning period room, with large oak Beams, is like walking back into history. It’s overwhelming to think how many people have lived here over the last 600years. Dual aspect. Hidden doors to Bedroom and stair case behind Bookcase style doors, makes this room a real hidden treasure. Log burner.

Ground floor Kitchen 5m x 1.83m (16ft 4in x 6ft)
A range of solid pine kitchen units. Tiled floor to ceiling. Electric hob and oven, Extractor. Left-handed stainless-steel sink with chrome mixer taps. Space for washing machine. Door to rear courtyard.

Ground Floor Bathroom one 2.16m x 1.68m (7ft 1in x 5ft 6in)
Fully tiled modern bathroom, electric towel rail, walk in show with electric shower, sink with chrome mixer taps on vanity unit. Toilet

Ground Floor Bathroom Two 3.35m x 1.07m (10ft 11in x 3ft 6in)
Toilet in usable condition, shower requires re-commissioning.

Basement 5.40m x 1.80m (17ft 8in x 5ft 10in)
Assessed from the Ground floor bedroom. Lights. Natural light from pavement level glass panels. Dry.

Agents Notes
Current Income Generated on Application This property has been classed as a linked detached, due to the building was originally a detached property, and does not share a party wall.

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Game Estate Agents - Braintree
Game Estate Agents - Braintree
102 High Street Braintree CM7 1JP
01376 816231
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Game Estate Agents are a family run business who specialize in residential sales and lettings offering properties surrounding the Blackwater Estuary. Celebrating 40 years of service in 2016, Game Estate Agents have helped thousands of families find their dream home. Our co-directors have over 50 years combined experience all within Game Estates. Both our offices are staffed by a friendly dedicated team, we are as committed to helping you make your next big investment as we ever were. Our local knowledge helps attract buyer from further a field as we can provide extensive information of the local area including local transport links, schools and leisure activities. Whether you are selling or buying....letting or renting, we offer a host of great value services to get you on your way. Up-sizing or relocating, downsizing or simply looking to get your first step on the ladder, we are here to help. We provide a friendly professional service for all our clients, accommodating those who also wish to move discreetly. Want to know what your property is worth? We will give you an accurate figure of what you can expect from your sale, and if you decide to proceed with us, we have a host of marketing techniques to help find the perfect buyer quickly. Game Estates have been chosen by the Guild of professional Estate Agents to join their association enabling us to advertise your property in their office is in Park Lane, London. Roadshows are also organised for maximum exposure. Glossy magazines advertising your property are distributed to all member offices and clients, so in effect your property will be seen in over 800 branches across the country. Talk to us today to see how Help to Buy could help you.
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