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Guide Price£1,000,000

Oaklands Close, Braintree, Essex, CM77

Land size
1 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4

Description

• GUIDE PRICE £1,000,000 - £1,200,000

A Spectacular Five-Bedroom Gated Residence on an Acre Plot - The Ultimate Family & Entertaining Home with its own Private Lake!

Tucked away behind secure electric gates, this extraordinary five-bedroom home offers an unrivalled lifestyle of luxury, space, and entertainment. Set on an expansive one-acre plot, this property has been thoughtfully designed to blend refined family living with the perfect setting for unforgettable gatherings - it truly is the ultimate party house.

Inside, the home is finished to the highest standards throughout. A showstopping high-end kitchen, complete with sleek cabinetry, marble worktops, and a central island, forms the heart of the home - ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining. It flows effortlessly into elegant reception areas, including a formal dining room, a bright conservatory, and a statement cinema room and a dedicated home office.

The first floor houses five spacious bedrooms upstairs three with luxurious en-suite bathrooms - ensure there’s ample room for the whole family. The Master suite is a sanctuary in itself, featuring a stunning en-suite, a bespoke dressing room, and a private balcony overlooking the grounds and lake.

But it's outside where this home truly comes to life.

Set within beautifully landscaped gardens, the one-acre plot has been transformed into an exceptional outdoor haven. To one side, a large, enclosed play area offers the perfect space for children to enjoy, while a full outdoor kitchen - complete with a pizza oven, built-in BBQ, and hot plate - makes entertaining effortless. There’s also a cosy firepit area, ideal for toasting marshmallows under the stars.

A stunning private lake sits at the heart of the garden, complete with its own wooden bridge and rowing boat. Home to fish and duck and ducklings, it brings a magical, serene atmosphere with decking that extends right down to the water’s edge, it’s the perfect spot for a morning coffee or evening drink.

For those who love to entertain, the garden also features a fully equipped bar perfect for summer parties as well as two spacious sheds for practical storage.

This is more than just a home; it's a lifestyle. With every detail carefully considered to offer both comfort and excitement, this unique property delivers the very best in luxury family living and year-round entertaining.

*Being sold via Balgores Secure*

Council tax band: F

Entrance Via

Double glazed entrance door to:

Entrance Porch

Double glazed window to side, coving, door to reception hall

Reception Hall

L shaped, two radiators, two double glazed windows to front, downlighters which are activated on a sensor system, coving, two independent staircases leading to first floor bedrooms, door to outside lobby, door giving access to cinema room.

Living Room

24'8" narrowing to 15'1" x 19'3" + recess. Double glazed floor to ceiling windows to rear and side, three radiators, downlighters, coving, double glazed French doors leading to conservatory, double glazed oak doors leading to dining room.

Conservatory

15'6" x 7'8". Double glazed French doors to rear, double glazed floor to ceiling windows to rear and side providing fantastic views over the rear gardens, Travertine tiled floor, radiator.

Dining Room

12'3" max. x 16'8" max. Double glazed floor to ceiling windows to rear, two radiators, laminate floor, coving.

Study

12'1" max. x 6'8". Double glazed bay window to front, radiator with feature guard, Parquet style flooring, picture rail, smooth ceiling with cornice coving.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room

22'6" x 16'8". This newly redesigned kitchen comprises inset two stainless steel sink units with feature hot water tap, Black Marble working surfaces to side which extend around the whole of the kitchen and provide a wide range of various drawers and cupboards, fitted carousel units, fitted dishwasher, two built in Neff stainless steel ovens with warming drawer beneath, five ring induction hob, separate feature island with inset power points, range of cupboards beneath, wine and cold drinks fridges, double glazed windows to rear and bi-folding doors, Oak Amtico floor.

Cinema Room

15'4" x 14'8". Two floor to ceiling feature radiators, downlighters, Amtico flooring.

First Floor Landing

Double glazed window to front, coving, radiator, doors to accommodation.

Bedroom Two

12'4" + recess x 11'4". Double glazed window to rear, radiator, coving, door to:

En-Suite Two

Low level WC, pedestal hand wash basin, walk in double shower cubicle, radiator, fully tiled, coving.

Bedroom Three

13'6" x 12'2". Double glazed French doors to rear, radiator, coving, door to:

En-Suite Three

Low level WC, pedestal hand wash basin, walk in double shower cubicle, heated towel rail, fully tiled.

Bedroom Four

13'3" max. x 11'7" max. Double glazed window to rear, radiator, coving, built in wardrobes.

Bedroom Five

11'7" + recess x 9'1". Double glazed window to front, radiator, coving.

Family Bathroom

Low level WC, twin hand wash basins with cupboards under, deep panelled bath, fully tiled, radiator, double glazed window to front, heated towel rail.

Further Landing

Double glazed window to front, coving, downlighters, airing cupboard, door to:

Master Bedroom Suite

19'10" max. x 16'8" max. Two double glazed windows to rear, double glazed door leading to balcony.

Balcony

Provides stunning views over the rear.

Dressing Room

Range of fully fitted wardrobes and shelves, Parquet style flooring, smooth ceiling, door leading to:

Master En-Suite

12'4" x 6'7" + recess. Low level WC, twin sink units with waterfall taps, free standing roll top bath, separate double shower cubicle, fully tiled, double glazed window to front, coving, heated towel rail

Garden

Set on an acre plot, the delightful and mature rear garden offers its own moat/river which is spring fed (one away from drinking water). Feature decking with spotlighting leads down to the moat. The moat offers a little island with a bridge accessed from the decking and also has its own family of ducks and Kingfisher fish. The garden commences with a paved patio area to the immediate rear with Pergola, Jacuzzi and decked balcony overlooking the lake. Part Astroturf leading to an extensive lawn. The garden also offers its own orchard with mature trees offering eating and cooking apples. There are two large sheds for storage. There is an inset firepit with seating. Outdoor kitchen housing: oven, barbeque, hotplate, granite work surfaces, brick surround, inset sink, pizza oven, fridge/freezer, feature lighting and electrics, ideal for large gatherings and parties for entertaining. To the end of the garden is a playground.

Outside Bar

Double-glazed French doors, three double-glazed windows to side, two double-glazed windows to front, wood flooring, fully fitted bar, electric and power, toilet off to side with low level w/c, wall mounted hand basin, fridge freezer, storage.

Buyers Information Pack

Please see link below for the Buyers Information Pack/TA forms: b1710f16e7f

Agents Note

The agent suggests that any interested parties should make contact with the estate agent prior to booking a viewing as the seller has been unable to provide some material information.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-04-16

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,167 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£1,000,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £379,294 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
60 D
75 C

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
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Double Glazing, Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Mains

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
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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

10 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

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

  • Notley Green Primary School488 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    401
    Type
    Academy converter
  • White Court School912 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    550
    Type
    Community school
  • John Ray Junior School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    439
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • John Ray Infant School0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 7
    Pupils
    319
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    387
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form918 metresOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,210
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Tabor Academy1.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    989
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Alec Hunter Academy1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,058
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Lift New Rickstones5.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,221
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Lift Maltings6.3 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    787
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* 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 Braintree BP, Great Notley311 metres
Co-op Great Notley, Great Notley593 metres
Tesco Braintree Superstore, Great Notley0.8 miles

GP surgery

Blandford Medical Centre0.9 miles

Pharmacy

Challis Pharmacy0.8 miles

Hospital

St Michael'S Hospital1 mile

Green space

Public Park Or Garden506 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

Braintree Rail Station1.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Queenborough Lane130 metres

Typical drive times

Halstead14 min · 9.3 miles
Braintree6 min · 2.1 miles
Coggeshall13 min · 7.9 miles
Great Dunmow12 min · 9.1 miles
Chelmsford (city)16 min · 11 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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