4 bedroom detached house

Probably the remotest farmhouse restoration/rebuild in East Anglia with Outbuildings and 16.6 acres (additional land to purchase/lease if required)

Over a mile of access track* Farmhouse for Refurbishment/Replacement* Existing residential space 2000 sq ft* 7000 sq ft Barns/Storage/former stabling* In all 16.6 Acres* Surrounded by farmland & the North Sea*Just over 2 miles to village amenities* Suited to cash buyers only* Probably the remotest farm in East Anglia* Additional 32 Acres available to buy/lease if required*

What we say at The Zoe Napier Group

Those wanting to live in a wonderfully remote location and who have the funds to totally restore the farmhouse under English Heritage guidance need look no further. The location has a spiritual peace, located on the ancient marshes beside the North Sea. We would like to draw potential buyers to the attention of the agent’s notes detailing important information.

What the Owners Say

Sandbeach Farm is part of a far larger agricultural estate and the property, requires renovation/rebuild, and is surplus to requirements. The agricultural grazing land (currently on annual license) allows incoming buyers to comply with the access rights noted in the agent’s notes.

History & Background

Sandbeach Farm offers an exciting opportunity for anyone looking for a refurbishment/rebuild opportunity which is probably the remotest farm in East Anglia. At present the property provides a 2000 sq ft period (unlisted) farmhouse which requires refurbishment or may be more suited to a total rebuild (the existing building has suffered from significant structural movement with heave/subsidence). The property itself benefits from attractive elevations, set in part walled, mature gardens adjoining a traditional farmyard. The yard areas offer extensive storage and parking areas, whilst containing 7000 sq ft of outbuildings including that of an Essex Barn, which might become the preferred building to convert into a family home (subject to relevant permissions).  The property benefits from enjoying 16.6 acres which includes rich pastureland protected by SSSI (site of special scientific interest) and is largely surrounded by unspoiled farmland in an area known as The Dengie Peninsula. Set down over a mile of private access road, surrounded by North Sea and reclaimed marshland, this property could offer the perfect location for those seeking a spiritual retreat, whilst utilising the acreage to include small holding/agricultural uses to comply with the access rights. Additional land, up to a further 32 Acres is available to buy or lease by separate negotiation. The nature of the property lends itself to cash purchasers and all interested parties are advised to read the agents notes which contain important information about the sale.

Setting & Location

The property is surrounded by reclaimed marshes now used for agriculture which run up to one mile to the Sea Wall onto the North Sea. The area is known as the Dengie Peninsula and can only be accessed by a single track (right of access) where an automatic coded gate provides vehicle access for the owner/occupier onto the peninsular.

The Dengie Peninsula holds immense historic interest and in the far distance The Chapel of St Peter on The Wall can be seen, a building reported to be the oldest recorded wooden church in the World dating back in part to 653, where Cedd sailed down the coast of England from Lindisfarne and landed at Bradwell. The chapel is accessed from a separate road from the village but links the reclaimed marshes with St Peters Way, a 40-mile pilgrimage (public footpath) from the heart of the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Essex to Greensted, Near Ongar.

Traveling on the drive up to the farmhouse, several huge wind turbines cast a canopy, before reaching the cattle grid crossings and onward through the marshes.  Walkers and Farm workers would be the only people seen, as well as the local shoot who might, on occasion, be on the marshes during the autumn/winter season. The remote and historic nature of the area provides an aura of peace and quiet, where natural England brings meets nature and the sea to the certainty of a rural way of life.

The Farmhouse

The property was last occupied in August 2020. The 2000 sq ft of floor space provides four reception rooms, a kitchen, cloakroom/w.c and lobby. Upstairs are four sizeable bedrooms and a bathroom. The first floor enjoys panoramic views and allows incoming buyers to visualise what could be achieved from the rebuild/refurbishment opportunity. The adjacent Essex Barn with some old stables might also suit for conversion or replace the existing farmhouse as the main residence, subject to planning.

Outbuildings

Nearly 7000 sq ft of useful outbuildings include the Essex Barn (as mentioned). This is a substantial building with some adjoining stabling. A building which might be suited for ancillary/leisure or residential uses subject to planning. The remaining buildings include open fronted livestock barns, cart lodge garaging and a workshop.

Grounds & Acreage

Beyond the yard and part walled gardens which extend to approximately 1.6 acres, is a right of vehicular access leads to the remaining land, lying to the south, just beyond Bradwell Brook. Gated access leads to the first of up to five meadows which are mostly livestock fenced and include part of St Peters Way (an historic public right of access/pilgrimage) The walk also leads across to the sea wall and the historic Chapel of St Peter. The guide price includes 15 acres of pastureland. Any further acreage required must be strictly by separate negotiation. Consideration may be given to the additional acreage being available for outright purchase, an option to buy agreement or a lease arrangement.

Services

Mains Electricity

Mains Water

Private Drainage

Oil Heating (not tested)

There is a current EPC E

Agents Notes

• The property is available on one registered title EX821201
• The property affords a right of way for vehicle access over the neighbouring farm. Such access being subject to the occupier of Sandbeach Farm enjoying the premises for agricultural purposes, including the keeping of livestock.
• The vehicle access will have an associated maintenance charge which we are awaiting details. This will include the upkeep of the automatic gate to enter the Dengie Marshes.
• There is a grazing license on the land (available upon request) which expires 29th June 2023.
• St Peters Way (a public right of way) crosses part of the grazing land.
• The benefit of Farm Entitlements can be made available, subject to separate negotiation.
• We hold a water pipe plan from which Sandbeach Farm is sub metered.
• A small amount of asbestos is found in the panelling in the black barn and garaging. An asbestos management survey and report is available.
• The private drainage (cesspit) will require updating as part of the restoration to meet current legislation.
• The Dengie Peninsular is registered as Flood Zone 3. Our client informs us that the property lies on higher ground than the surrounding marshes. The Environment Agency Report for Surface Water Flooding shows the location of the farm as Very Low Risk.

The nature of the property lends itself to cash purchasers and all interested parties are advised to read the agents notes which contain important information

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