Hungerdown Lane, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11
- Land size
- 5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 4
Key Features
- Semi-rural Lawford location
- Extended, semi-detached house
- Plethora of living accommodation
- Small holding of 5 acres (STS)
- Barns and outbuildings
- Small reservoir - new pump and holding tank
Description
Occupying a delightful position along the well-regarded Hungerdown Lane in Lawford, this extended semi-detached residence is set within approximately 5 acres (STS) of surrounding grounds, offering a rare blend of rural charm and versatile potential. The property enjoys a peaceful setting with far-reaching views across open countryside, complemented by an array of established outbuildings and generous outdoor space suited to a variety of uses. Combining the character of a well-established home with the scope for further enhancement or diversification, this is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a smallholding-style property in a highly desirable Essex location.
This extended semi-detached residence offers a rare combination of generous living accommodation, versatile outbuildings and expansive grounds, ideally suited to a range of lifestyles.
The accommodation is both well-proportioned and adaptable, arranged to provide comfortable family living alongside the flexibility for home working or multi-generational occupation. A welcoming entrance hall leads to a selection of reception spaces including a sitting room and a spacious living/dining room, complemented by a separate study. The kitchen is positioned to the rear, with adjoining utility and cloakroom facilities, together with a practical boot room/lean-to enhancing day-to-day functionality. To the first floor, four bedrooms are thoughtfully arranged, each benefiting from its own ensuite, creating a sense of privacy and convenience throughout.
Externally, the property continues to impress with a hardstanding driveway leading to extensive gravelled areas, providing ample off-road parking and access to the house and its range of outbuildings. These include a one-bedroom annexe, workshop, piggery, reservoir barn, office and WC, offering considerable scope for a variety of uses, whether for business, leisure or further development (subject to the necessary consents). The surrounding land is predominantly laid to open grounds, with a small reservoir, pump and holding tank forming part of the overall setting and adding to the property’s unique appeal.
Entrance Hall
Sitting Room
Living / Dining Room
Study
Kitchen
Utility Room / Cloakroom
Boot Room Lean to
Landing
Principal Bedroom
En-suite
Bedroom Two
En-suite
Bedroom Three
En-suite
Bedroom Four
En-suite
Annexe Living Room / Kitchen
Annexe Bedroom
Annexe Shower Room
Static Caravan
Three bedrooms. Double glazing. Central heating. Plumbed in. Potential Airbnb use.
Barn Three / Workshop
Piggery
Reservoir Barn
Hardstanding floor. Power and light connected.
Office
WC
Services
We understand mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. Oil-fired central heating.
Broadband and Mobile Availability
Broadband and Mobile Data supplied by Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker. Broadband: At time of writing there is Standard and Ultrafast broadband availability. Mobile: These figures show the percentage of measurements across this postal district over the last 12 months that can successfully stream video or make a video call if they have coverage. EE 82%, O2 65%, Three 68% and Vodafone 67%. Performance scores should be considered as a guide since there can be local variations.
Agents Note
Our vendors highlight the potential to live 'off grid'. Plenty of scope to add solar panels and a small wind turbine subject to the necessary consents. Water source has been tested and is PH balanced - currently could be used as greywater but with additional filter and pump could potentially be potable water.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- C
- Date Posted
- 2026-04-04
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 27 Farms & Smallholdings listings in East Anglia (5+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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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
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- 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
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
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
- Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School0.7 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 349
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Highfields Primary School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 320
- Type
- Community school
- Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 202
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Brooklands Primary School2.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 268
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy2.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 81
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Manningtree High School1 mileOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 908
- Type
- Academy converter
- East Bergholt High School2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 902
- Type
- Academy converter
- Colchester Academy5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 879
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Gilberd School5.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,588
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Trinity School5.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 780
- Type
- Free schools
* 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.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
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
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
Surface water
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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