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Guide Price£1,200,000

Boreham Road, Great Leighs, CM3

Land size
1.36 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • 1.36 Acre Plot
  • Four Large Bedrooms & Two Bathrooms
  • Three Separate Reception Rooms
  • Wonderful L Shaped Kitchen Diner Family Room With Separate Utility & Cloakroom
  • Beautiful Landscaped Garden With Heated Swimming Pool
  • Detached Two Bedroom Summer House With Kitchen & Bathroom
  • Large Lawn Areas
  • Detached Outbuilding With Fantastic Potential For Change Of Use
  • Surrounded By Countryside
  • Easy Access To Village, Major Roads & Chelmsford & Braintree

Description

A PROPERTY WITH SO MUCH TO OFFER, Guide Price - £1,200,000 - £1,250,000.... This substantial detached house in Great Leighs, Essex presents an extensive and well-arranged living environment, suited to both relaxation and entertaining. The property occupies an impressive 1.36 acre plot, offering a private setting surrounded by open countryside and benefiting from ample exterior and interior space. The hallmark of the home is a wonderful L-shaped kitchen, dining and family room, thoughtfully designed and accompanied by a separate utility area and cloakroom to ensure convenience and practicality. Exceptional versatility is provided by three separate reception rooms, offering flexible layouts conducive to a range of family and formal uses.

The accommodation provides four spacious bedrooms and two well-appointed bathrooms, catering comfortably to the needs of a growing family or those seeking ample guest space. Modern gas fired heating ensures an efficient and comfortable living environment throughout. Externally, there is a beautifully landscaped private garden featuring a heated swimming pool, ideal for leisure and recreation. Expansive lawn areas offer further space for relaxation or outdoor activities.

A dedicated driveway provides private parking, while a detached outbuilding offers compelling potential for change of use, subject to the appropriate consents. The property also features a separate, detached two-bedroom summer house complete with its own kitchen and bathroom, affording flexibility for guest accommodation, multi-generational living, or as a work-from-home solution. Surrounding grounds add to the sense of privacy and tranquillity, while the impressive plot size allows for a feeling of space and seclusion rarely found.

Local area

Great Leighs is set amidst scenic Essex countryside and provides convenient access to local village amenities as well as major road networks. The location is well positioned for links to Chelmsford and Braintree, allowing residents to balance peaceful rural living with accessibility to a full array of retail, leisure, and educational facilities. The area is characterised by its open spaces and easy access to nature, making it particularly attractive for those seeking a balance between countryside tranquillity and urban connectivity.

EPC rating: D. Tenure: Freehold,

Agents Disclaimer

These property details are provided for general guidance only and do not form part of any offer or legally binding contract. Measurements and descriptions are given as a guide and may not be exact. Belvoir accepts no liability for any inaccuracies or statements made by staff regarding the property. We have not carried out tests on any services, systems, appliances or equipment and therefore cannot confirm that they are in working order. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries and obtain professional advice to verify the information contained within these particulars. All discussions and negotiations relating to the property should be conducted through Belvoir. No checks have been undertaken with the relevant local authorities regarding planning permission or compliance with building regulations. Purchasers are advised to seek confirmation of such matters through their solicitor or surveyor.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-03-20

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,147 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£882,353 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £372,722 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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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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Parking
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Garden
Private Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 54% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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

  • Great Leighs Primary School0.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    197
    Type
    Community school
  • Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    99
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • White Court School2.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    550
    Type
    Community school
  • Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    206
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Notley Green Primary School3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    401
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form3.3 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,210
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Chelmer Valley High School4.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,200
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Alec Hunter Academy4.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,058
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Beaulieu Park School4.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    4 to 19
    Pupils
    1,763
    Type
    Free schools
  • Tabor Academy4.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    989
    Type
    Academy converter

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

Tesco Braintree Superstore, Great Notley2.5 miles
Co-op Great Notley, Great Notley3.1 miles
M&S Braintree BP, Great Notley3.3 miles

GP surgery

Little Waltham & Gt Notley Surgery3 miles

Pharmacy

Tesco In-Store Pharmacy2.5 miles

Hospital

Broomfield Hospital4 miles

Green space

Play Space737 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Cressing Rail Station3.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

St Annes Castle0.7 miles

Typical drive times

Witham11 min · 6.9 miles
Braintree11 min · 6.3 miles
Great Dunmow16 min · 13 miles
Chelmsford (city)11 min · 7.4 miles

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

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • 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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