Plot of Land, Mill Lane, High Ongar, Essex CM5
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Full planning permission for a modern single-storey dwelling
- Three bedrooms, including principal bedroom with en-suite
- Expansive open-plan kitchen / living / dining area
- Elevated position with far-reaching countryside views
- Approximately 9 miles to Epping Central Line station with direct access to Central London
- Exceptional opportunity for self-builders to create a home to their own design and finish
- EPF/1641/25
Description
Prime Plot with Full Planning Permission - Edge of Ongar, CM5 - Stunning Essex Countryside Setting - A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a fully consented building plot in an elevated position on the edge of Ongar (CM5), surrounded by the breathtaking Essex countryside and enjoying far-reaching rural views.
This exceptional site benefits from full planning permission for a striking contemporary single-storey eco home (1463 sqft), offering the perfect foundation for a self-builder to create a truly bespoke dream residence. The approved design provides for a beautifully arranged modern home comprising three generous bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite, together with a well-appointed main family bathroom. At the heart of the home is an impressive open-plan kitchen, living and dining space, thoughtfully designed for modern family life and entertaining. A separate utility room enhances practicality, while the inclusion of an existing tiled mosaic swimming pool presents a rare opportunity to incorporate a luxury outdoor leisure feature into the finished home.
Sustainability and efficiency sit at the heart of the approved scheme. The property is designed to include an air source heat pump, EV charging point and a highly insulated structure, ensuring reduced energy consumption and protection against rising utility costs for years to come. The overall concept blends contemporary architectural styling with forward-thinking eco credentials.
Perfectly positioned in the beautiful Essex countryside, the plot enjoys the tranquillity of a semi-rural setting while remaining exceptionally well connected. Epping Central Line station lies within approximately nine miles, providing direct access into Central London, while the M11 (Harlow junction) is within around seven miles, offering swift links to the M25, Stansted Airport and major road networks. Locally, the property is within walking distance of two popular restaurants and a recently renovated country pub, while the village also benefits from a primary school and traditional parish church. This is a wonderful opportunity for a self-builder to turn dreams into reality - a chance to create a home to your own specification, your own style and your own choice of finishes, in a setting that perfectly balances countryside charm with commuter convenience.
Plots of this calibre, in such a desirable edge-of-village Essex location, are increasingly rare.
PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991 For clarification, Davis Homes Estate Agents wish to inform prospective purchasers, that we have not carried out a detailed survey, nor have we tested any of the appliances or heating system and cannot give any warranties as to their full working order. Purchasers are advised to obtain independent specialist reports if they have any doubts. All measurements are approximate and should not be relied upon for carpets or furnishings.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
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- Date Posted
- 2026-02-27
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
51 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- High Ongar Primary School637 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 111
- Type
- Academy converter
- Chipping Ongar Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 208
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ongar Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 158
- Type
- Academy converter
- Dr Walker's CofE Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 50
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Blackmore Primary School2.3 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 166
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- The Ongar Academy1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 467
- Type
- Free schools
- Shenfield High School5.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,528
- Type
- Academy converter
- Becket Keys Church of England Free School5.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,152
- Type
- Free schools
- Faith
- Church of England
- Anglo European School5.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,533
- Type
- Academy converter
- Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School6.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 991
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Gender
- Girls
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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