An exciting opportunity to acquire a farmhouse with 7.5 Acres and 4396 sq ft Outbuildings for refurbishment.

History & Background

An exciting opportunity to acquire a farmhouse for refurbishment, offered with an excellent range of outbuildings with in total 7.5 acres of land* Nestled in a secluded position with a long secluded gravelled entrance, the house cannot be seen from its country lane position.

The house is not listed and provides four double bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor, three reception areas on the ground floor, and a kitchen with AGA. The property is considered to require refurbishment and may even offer opportunities to re-develop (stp) whilst set in beautifully established grounds with numerous mature specimen trees. The 4396 sq ft of outbuildings include a traditional Grade II listed Essex Barn with attached former livestock barns and storage. This barn could offer further opportunities for conversion to ancillary/leisure accommodation or may offer the future opportunity of conversion to a residential dwelling, subject to planning.  It is worth noting that other barns in the neigbouring area have already been converted to commercial uses. At present there is a rear yard area and up to five usable internal/external stables.

Buyers must be advised that approximately 1.66 Acres of the 7.5 Acres are to be compulsorily rented (with seemingly good remuneration) by National Highways for use during the imminent widening of the A12 which lies just to the South/East of the property. This land will be returned once the works are complete. Please request a copy of the National Highways Authority plan showing the areas of land being compulsorily rented and/or purchased.

Setting & Location

The property is nestled in a private position with a long secluded gravelled entrance drive off Ewel Hall Chase (a no-through lane) and a further entrance leads from Maldon Road. Both entrance points meet at the house and outbuildings with extensive parking areas amidst the mature gardens and grounds.

The property is located on the edge of the highly sought-after Essex village of Kelvedon, just over one mile from Kelvedon Mainline Station for London’s Liverpool Street and a similar distance for A12 access. The immediate locality of the property is scenic with the River Blackwater and Greys Water Mill being close by and there is access to footpaths leading to the surrounding countryside. On the South East side of the property is the A12. The village offers excellent amenities with several pubs/restaurants, takeaways, convenience stores a C of E Primary School (Ofsted Outstanding), a nursery school, and buses or national rail provide access to senior schools in the Cities of either Colchester or Chelmsford, where there are grammar and high schools, as well as private school education.  Kelvedon & Feering also has a GP Health Centre.

An excellent setting for those looking for the convenience of road and rail, whilst enjoying village life and a community atmosphere with a property offering excellent potential and facilities for those with equestrian interests.

Ground Floor Accommodation

The front door is on the southeast side of the house with a turning circle gravelled drive and main front door leads to an entrance vestibule which in turn leads to the hall with parquet flooring and some timbers to the ceiling. Stairs lead to the first floor and there is a ground-floor cloakroom/w.c. Access leads to the main sitting room with character ceiling timbers, views over the gardens and further access to an inner hall with an additional external door and further access through to a snug twinned with a library/office. In the snug is an old wood burner (not tested) set into a brick fireplace. On the other side of the main hall is a dining room partially open plan to the Kitchen/Breakfast room with AGA. From here access leads to the laundry/boot room with plenty of space for dog beds and with a stable door leading to the exterior.

First Floor Accommodation

Upstairs is a long landing leading to four double-sized bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Grounds & Grazing

The property is largely surrounded by its own outbuildings and acreage, in a private position and with an excellent range of outbuildings.

Two long driveways meet up to the house which has established gardens comprising some spectacular mature specimen trees. These include a large Monkey Puzzle Tree, Eucalyptus, Blue Spruce, and Weeping Willows, amongst other deciduous trees. There are also fruit trees and established beds which provide screening for the house. A rear veranda-style suntrap terrace is covered in Wisteria whilst facing south and overlooking the grazing meadows, ready for the incoming buyer’s horses! The grazing lies on three sides and includes a small turnout paddock and larger meadows where a storage barn stands alongside one boundary. Please see the important agent’s notes in relation to the A12 widening and the compulsory purchase and rent of some land. Out of the 7.5 acres freehold, 1.66 acres will be used and rented by National Highways during works.

Outbuildings

4396 sq ft Outbuildings. These include a Grade II Listed ancillary Barn. This barn offers great scope, as previously mentioned, or could be used immediately for storage purposes. The barn has various attached barns/buildings including a former livestock barn which has been adapted to provide two internal stables, alongside storage areas and garaging/tractor storage. There is also a mezzanine floor in the main barn. Attached is an external stable and hay store.

There is a rear gated enclosed yard that provides access to the rear of the listed barn and also access to a large garage/machinery store and a further pair of external stables. The furthest stable is attached to a neighbouring barn belonging to Bridgefoot House.

Agents Notes

• Works are due to commence to widen the A12 to the rear of the SW boundary. Part of the works includes the National Highways Authority renting 1.66 acres of land (with remuneration) and returning the land once complete. In addition, The National Highways Authority is to compulsory purchase 2.2 Acres of land as part of the road widening scheme. This does not comprise of the 7.5 acres being sold with the house. Please request The National Highways map showing the areas concerned.
• The Property has not been registered with the HMRC land registry. First registration will be made through the buyer’s solicitor. AA10590 is registered and also included with the sale.
• Bridgefoot Lodge has the right of access over the drive (off Maldon Road) to reach their property.
• Ancillary Building 5 meters SE of the farmhouse is Listed Grade II. Historic England List Entry Number 1123766
• The barns have a mix of roof types which include asbestos/cement composite corrugated roofing. There may be other asbestos on site.
• Braintree Council 

Services

Mains Water, Mains Electricity, Mains Drainage

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