With its appealing façade showcasing symmetry, sash-windows and a centrally placed entrance door topped with a decorative fanlight, Ratcliffes offers a wealth of period charm and character features. The generous reception hall gives access into a study with panelling to the walls and a feature fireplace which offers an ideal home-working setting. Just beyond, the sitting room enjoys the warming ambience of a wood-burning stove within a brick-built fireplace, and an adjoining dining area provides the perfect spot for formal dining and hosting guests. The spacious kitchen/breakfast room is housed within a single-storey rear extension and is fitted with modern wall and base level units and offers ample space for informal dining. Ancillary space is provided by an adjacent utility room which offers a home for domestic appliance and a door to access the garden.

Black painted wrought-iron railings front the lane with a gate opening onto a paved pathway to the entrance door and a side gate providing a route alongside the property to the rear garden. A paved terraced adjoins the house with direct access from the sitting room offering opportunities for outdoor dining and relaxation. There is a planted bed and an area laid to lawn, with a lavender-edged pathway extending to a further terrace, backed by a high-level evergreen hedge with clipped archway providing a route to a garden area beyond, where there is a double garage which incorporates a secure wine store, and off-road parking. Mature shrubs, specimen trees and a majestic ancient tree create interest in this outdoor haven.

Outside

Situated amidst a street-scene of similarly attractive period homes, the property enjoys an idyllic setting on the green at the heart of Writtle village. Amenities include a supermarket, a delicatessen, a post office and a number of popular restaurants and public houses, along with local schooling and the renowned agricultural Writtle College. The city of Chelmsford is nearby and provides a comprehensive range of facilities, including a bustling shopping centre, three well-regarded prep schools and two outstanding grammar schools. The mainline train station offers commuters regular services into London Liverpool Street, Ipswich and Colchester, whilst road users have easy access to the A12, which links to the major road network