Dovehouse Yard, Braintree

Listed 28 Apr 2026 · Braintree
Guide Price £425,000 - £450,000 This charming three/four-bedroom semi-detached home sits on a generous plot and is full of character, dating back to the early 1900s. Blending period features with modern touches, this beautifully presented property offers both space and versatility, ideal for family living.
Upon entering, you are welcomed by an inviting hallway with stairs rising to the first floor and a useful understairs storage recess. The double-fronted layout enhances the sense of space and balance throughout the home. To one side, a cosy snug featuring a wood burner is currently used as a fourth bedroom, offering flexibility to suit your needs. Opposite, a spacious lounge boasts a stunning feature fireplace and is bathed in natural light, creating a warm and relaxing environment. This room flows seamlessly into an additional reception space, perfect as a study or playroom, with doors opening directly onto the garden.
The kitchen/diner is a real highlight, combining a contemporary finish with a classic country feel. It is beautifully fitted with high-end wall and base units, wooden worktops, integrated appliances, and a range cooker with extractor above. There is ample room for dining, making it a perfect space for both everyday living and entertaining.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a practical utility room, offering further storage, space for laundry appliances, and a traditional butler sink. From here, there is access to a ground floor bathroom and a door leading out to the garden.
Upstairs, the property continues to impress with three well-proportioned double bedrooms and a modern shower room. The second bedroom provides access to a substantial loft area via the second floor, complete with skylights overlooking the beautiful garden. This versatile space offers excellent potential for conversion or a variety of uses, subject to the necessary planning permissions.
Externally, the front of the property features a graveled driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles, along with side access to the rear. The width of the plot also presents exciting potential for further development or extension, subject to planning consent.
The rear garden is truly exceptional—a private sun trap designed for both relaxation and entertaining. It begins with a patio area combining gravel and paving, ideal for outdoor seating, and extends to a well-maintained lawn bordered by a delightful variety of flowers, trees, and shrubs. It is a beautifully kept space that reflects the pride of the current owner.
Situated in a desirable location in Braintree, the property offers convenient access to local amenities, as well as Braintree and Freeport railway stations, providing direct links into central London.
Accommodation
Lounge 16ft8 x 11ft 3 Study Area 10ft 4 x 8ft 6 Bedroom/Snug 10ft 9 x 9ft 6 Kitchen 14ft 9 x 10ft 6 Bedroom 1 16ft 8 x 11ft 5 Bedroom 2 13ft 11 x 9ft2 Bedroom 3 11ft1 x 6ft 10
COUNCIL TAX BAND - C
Local Authority - Braintree District Council
Broadband Availability - Broadband Available with speeds up to 48.51mbps (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) - January 2024.
Utilities - Mains Electric Gas Fired Central Heating Mains Water Mains Sewerage
Construction Type - We understand the property to be of Traditional Construction of Brick.
Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - Checked April 2026 - We are not aware of any planning applications in the immediate locality.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Please be advised that all purchasers will need to adhere to currents laws of money laundering and therefore will need to provide Boydens Estate Agents photographic identification and proof of residency identification before any transaction is started to comply with the legislation.
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Median sold prices in CM7 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £330k · detached £470k · terraced £290k · flat £175k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144 Cressing Road Braintree CM7 3PN | Semi-detached Freehold | 9 Jul 2025 | £392,500 |
| 122 Cressing Road Braintree CM7 3PN | Semi-detached Freehold | 6 Dec 2024 | £272,800 |
| 138 Cressing Road Braintree CM7 3PN | Semi-detached Freehold | 18 Jul 2024 | £410,000 |
| 103 Cressing Road Braintree CM7 3PN | Terraced Freehold | 13 May 2024 | £250,000 |
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Listed by Boydens, Kelvedon on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 28 Apr 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 13/10/2026.
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