Coming home to Old Saint Michaels

One of the fabulous new apartments in City & Country Group’s hospital conversion, Old Saint Michaels, in Braintree, Essex, has been bought by a retired nurse who actually worked at the hospital.

Marie Edwards, who has lived in Braintree for over 40 years, comments: “I had just put a deposit down on a brand new flat down the road, when I heard about Old Saint Michaels opening. As soon as I walked through the gates of my old hospital all my wonderful memories came flooding back to me. It felt like I was coming home and I immediately knew that I would have to live here!

“The property I have bought is the old Chapel which is absolutely gorgeous and packed full of original features. The view from my living and bedroom looks out over the old magnolia tree which I used to sit under with my patients, so I will always be reminded of the happy times when I worked here. It is fantastic to be back at Old Saint Michaels and see how the building and gardens have been changed into such an attractive and positive place. I might have lost my deposit on my other property, but I have gained a unique and timeless home which I know I will be very happy in.”

Old Saint Michaels has been completely restored by City & Country Group to create a mixture of residential and commercial properties. Highly skilled craftsmen have painstakingly restored the original features in the building to produce properties which are unique. Features, such as the vaulted roofs with original beams, fanlights, original parquet flooring and large original windows have been preserved, making each property individual.

Every property is fitted with a bespoke kitchen with stainless steel and integrated appliances. The contemporary bathrooms feature crisp white sanitary ware and large mirrors, and each apartment has a variety of floor finishes including engineered oak flooring, ceramic floor tiles and 100% wool carpets. A car port or parking space is provided for each property.

The historic, red brick Victorian buildings are set around beautifully landscaped courtyard gardens which have been designed to protect original trees, whilst encouraging birds and other wildlife into the heart of the development.

Old Saint Michaels is located on Rayne Road, a short distance from Braintree town centre and the railway station. Trains from Braintree station to London Liverpool Street run regularly and take just over an hour*. The new A120 road links the development to Stansted airport, which is just over 15 miles away, and the M11 beyond.

Prices start from £115,000 for a one bedroom apartment and £147,500 for a two bedroom apartment.

For further information, visit oldsaintmichaels.co.uk.

* National Rail