Harwich Road, Lawford, Manningtree
- Land size
- 6.3 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- SPACIOUS FOUR-BEDROOM HOME SET WITHIN APPROXIMATELY 6.3 ACRES
- IDEAL FOR EQUESTRIAN USE, SMALLHOLDING, HOBBY FARMING OR COMMERCIAL USES, SUBJECT TO CONSENT
- OFFERED WITH NO UPWARD CHAIN
- WELCOMING SITTING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE AND WOOD BURNER
- HAY GRASS PADDOCK OFFERING EXCELLENT GRAZING AND LIFESTYLE POTENTIAL
- SEPARATE DINING ROOM, KITCHEN AND USEFUL UTILITY/BOOT ROOM
- VIEWING ESSENTIAL
Description
Set within an impressive plot of approximately 6.3 acres and offered with no upward chain, this spacious four-bedroom home offers a rare lifestyle opportunity, ideally suited to equestrian use, a smallholding, hobby farming or other commercial uses, subject to any necessary consents. Combining comfortable accommodation with generous grounds, the property provides space, flexibility and the freedom to shape the home around a variety of rural pursuits.
The accommodation is well planned and practical, with the principal bedroom and en-suite conveniently positioned on the ground floor, making the layout suitable for a range of buyers and lifestyles. The main living space includes a welcoming sitting room centred around a fireplace with wood burner, creating a warm and inviting focal point, particularly during the colder months. A separate dining room offers space for family meals and entertaining, while the kitchen provides the everyday hub of the home. A utility/boot room is a valuable addition for country living, providing space for coats, boots, laundry and pets, with a shower room and outside garden toilet adding further practicality.
The remaining bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests, home working or hobbies, ensuring the property can adapt easily to changing needs.
Outside, the home continues to impress. A sunny enclosed patio provides a private space for outdoor dining, morning coffee or evening relaxation, while the garden beyond is predominantly laid to lawn. The wider grounds extend into hay grass paddock, offering excellent potential for grazing, equestrian use, livestock, self-sufficiency or simply the enjoyment of open space.
With its generous acreage, practical layout and versatile land, this is a property that offers far more than a home alone. It is an opportunity to embrace a rural lifestyle, with space for animals, enterprise, family life and future ambition, all within a peaceful and highly usable setting.
The property occupies an attractive semi-rural position between the well-served villages of Lawford and Ardleigh, offering an appealing balance between countryside surroundings and everyday convenience. This setting provides a peaceful sense of space and privacy, while remaining within easy reach of local amenities, schooling, transport links and nearby market towns.
Lawford offers a good range of day-to-day facilities, with nearby Manningtree providing further shops, cafés, restaurants, schooling and mainline rail services into London Liverpool Street. Ardleigh is a popular village with a traditional community feel, village amenities and convenient access towards Colchester.
The location is particularly well placed for commuters and those requiring wider connectivity, with access to the A12 close by, linking towards Colchester, Ipswich, Chelmsford and London. Manningtree railway station is also within easy reach and provides regular mainline services to London Liverpool Street.
The surrounding area is known for its attractive countryside, rural lanes and access to the Stour Valley, with Dedham Vale, Constable Country and the wider North Essex/Suffolk border countryside all nearby. This makes the position ideal for those seeking a more rural lifestyle, while still wanting the convenience of strong transport links and established local services.
Important Information:
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax - Band E
Services Connected - Mains Gas/Electric/Water/Drainage
Heating - Gas boiler via radiators
Telephone & Broadband - 02 Good with Vodafone/EE likely
Broadband - Ultrafast broadband is available
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-10
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 214 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (5+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Gas Central Heating
- Broadband
- Full Fibre (FTTP)
- 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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Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
- Garden
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 85% of premises
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.
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy1.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 81
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 202
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School1.8 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 349
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Highfields Primary School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 320
- Type
- Community school
- Langham Primary Academy2.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 101
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Manningtree High School2.1 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 908
- Type
- Academy converter
- East Bergholt High School3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 902
- Type
- Academy converter
- Colchester Academy4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 879
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Gilberd School4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,588
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Trinity School4 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.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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Getting Around
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Typical drive times
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Chamberlain Phillips, Manningtree
Dairy Barn Mews, Lawford, Manningtree, CO11 2BZ
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