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£1,395,000

Thorndon Park, Herongate, CM13

Land size
2 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • Charming two-bedroom bungalow in prestigious Thorndon Park
  • Set within approximately two acres of established grounds
  • Impressive equestrian facilities including multiple stables
  • Spacious living room with access to a bright conservatory
  • Well-appointed kitchen/dining room with separate utility
  • Two generous double bedrooms with dressing room to principal
  • Family bathroom and additional cloakroom
  • Detached double garage and extensive outbuildings
  • Semi-rural setting close to Brentwood amenities and transport links
  • Excellent local schooling and easy access to Thorndon Country Park

Description

Welcoming to the market, this charming and characterful two-bedroom bungalow, enviably positioned within the heart of the prestigious Thorndon Park, set within approximately two acres of beautifully established grounds and complemented by an impressive range of equestrian facilities. A welcoming porch leads into a spacious central entrance hall, creating a strong sense of arrival and providing access to the principal accommodation. The living room is elegantly proportioned, offering a refined yet comfortable setting, with direct access into a delightful conservatory that enjoys tranquil views across the gardens and grounds. The kitchen/dining room is thoughtfully arranged to provide both practicality and a sociable environment, further enhanced by a separate utility room and a well-appointed cloakroom. The property offers two generous double bedrooms, with the principal suite benefitting from a dedicated dressing room, while a well-equipped family bathroom serves the accommodation. Externally, the property is particularly distinguished, boasting an extensive collection of outbuildings including multiple stables, a substantial garden store, and a detached double garage. The grounds, extending to approximately two acres, offer a high degree of privacy and seclusion, presenting an opportunity for equestrian use or further enhancement, subject to the usual consents. This exceptional home represents a rare opportunity to acquire a residence of both charm and versatility within one of the area’s most sought-after and picturesque settings.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-04-11

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 54 Equestrian listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£697,500 / acre
Equestrian Average (1+ acres) £145,337 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

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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
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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

28 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

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

  • Ingrave Johnstone Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    210
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Warley Primary School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    426
    Type
    Community school
  • Hogarth Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    211
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Holly Trees Primary School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    417
    Type
    Community school
  • West Horndon Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    180
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Brentwood County High School1.4 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,097
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    991
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
    Gender
    Girls
  • St Martin's School Brentwood2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,794
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Becket Keys Church of England Free School2.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,152
    Type
    Free schools
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Shenfield High School2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,528
    Type
    Academy converter

* 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

M&S Ingrave BP, Herongate1.1 miles
Little Waitrose Shell Brentwood, Brentwood1.2 miles
Tesco Warley Hill Express, Brentwood1.3 miles

GP surgery

Beechwood Surgery1.5 miles

Pharmacy

Ingrave Pharmacy1.1 miles

Hospital

Bupa Hartswood Hospital1.2 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden0 metres

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

Brentwood Rail Station1.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

The Avenue0.9 miles

Typical drive times

Basildon12 min · 8.7 miles
Wickford18 min · 12 miles
Brentwood5 min · 2 miles
Billericay14 min · 7.3 miles
Chelmsford (city)24 min · 14 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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