Located on the sought-after Moat Rise in Rayleigh, this impressive detached family home offers approximately 1,355 sq. ft. of versatile accommodation arranged across two floors. Thoughtfully designed for family living, the property combines generous reception space with practical everyday features, including a welcoming entrance hall, spacious lounge, large open-plan kitchen/diner, separate utility room, ground floor WC, dedicated study and integral garage storage.
The kitchen/diner forms the heart of the home, providing an excellent space for family meals and entertaining, while the separate lounge offers a comfortable setting to relax with direct access to the rear garden. Upstairs, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with fitted furniture and ensuite shower room, alongside a family bathroom and useful landing storage.
Externally, the home benefits from off-street parking to the front and an integral garage, while the rear garden has been attractively landscaped with a raised decked seating area, artificial lawn, mature planting and a timber outbuilding, creating a private outdoor space ideal for relaxing, dining and entertaining.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: E
Room Measurements
Ground Floor
Lounge — 17'4" x 11'6"
Kitchen/Diner — 22'4" x 11'8"
Utility Room — 8'3" x 6'2"
Study — 10'3" x 9'6"
First Floor
Bedroom — 13'7" x 9'1"
Bedroom — 13'7" x 8'9"
Bedroom — 10'7" x 10'1"
Bedroom — 8'6" x 7'3"
Total Floor Area: approximately 1,355 sq. ft.
Interior
The property opens into a generous entrance hall with built-in storage and access to the main ground floor accommodation. To the rear, the spacious lounge features wood-style flooring, a character fireplace and sliding doors leading directly to the garden. The kitchen/diner forms the heart of the home, fitted with wood-fronted units, tiled splashbacks, integrated cooking appliances and ample worktop space, with a bright dining area opening onto the rear garden and decked terrace. A separate utility room provides additional storage and space for laundry appliances, while a ground floor WC adds further practicality. To the front, a dedicated study offers an ideal work-from-home space or playroom. Upstairs, the principal bedroom benefits from fitted furniture and an ensuite shower room, complemented by three further bedrooms and a family bathroom with bath, WC and wash hand basin.
Exterior
To the front, the property benefits from a driveway, front lawn area and access to the integral garage storage. The attractive frontage gives the home a traditional family feel, with a welcoming entrance and established residential surroundings.
The rear garden has been thoughtfully landscaped to provide a low-maintenance yet inviting outdoor space. Immediately to the rear is a raised decked seating area, ideal for outdoor dining and summer entertaining. Beyond this, the garden features artificial lawn, mature planting, raised borders and a timber outbuilding, all enclosed by fencing and greenery for a private feel.
Location
Moat Rise is a desirable residential setting in Rayleigh, popular with families for its peaceful surroundings, local green spaces and convenient access to everyday amenities. Rayleigh High Street is within easy reach, offering a variety of shops, cafés, restaurants and essential services, while Rayleigh Station provides direct rail links towards London Liverpool Street, ideal for commuters. The area is also well placed for local parks and recreation, including King George V Playing Field, with open space and leisure facilities nearby. Families are served by a choice of local schools, with Rayleigh Primary, Grove Wood Primary and The Sweyne Park School all within the wider area. Excellent road links via the A127 and A130 connect Rayleigh to Southend, Chelmsford, Basildon and surrounding towns, making this a convenient yet well-established place to call home.
School Catchments
The property is well placed for a selection of Rayleigh schools, with nearby options including Rayleigh Primary School on Love Lane and The FitzWimarc School on Hockley Road, making the location a strong choice for families looking to settle within an established and well-connected residential area.