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£1,100,000

Chestnut Farm Drive, Althorne, CM3

Land size
1.5 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Five-bedroom detached home set in approx. 1.5 acres of private grounds
  • Large driveway with ample parking for multiple vehicles
  • Substantial double garage and attractive outdoor spaces
  • Bright entrance hall leading into a high-quality modern interior
  • Open-plan kitchen and dining area with garden access
  • Separate utility room, cloakroom, spacious lounge and living room
  • Five well-proportioned bedrooms across the first floor
  • Principal suite with en-suite plus second en-suite bedroom
  • Extensive gardens with patio, log cabin/bar, gazebo and garden room
  • Located in Althorne with countryside living and strong commuter links to London via nearby rail services

Description

A beautifully presented five-bedroom detached residence set within approximately 1.5 acres of private grounds, offering an exceptional blend of modern living, generous accommodation and countryside charm. Approached via a large driveway providing ample parking for multiple vehicles, the property also benefits from a substantial double garage and attractive outdoor spaces ideal for families and entertaining alike. The accommodation is thoughtfully designed and finished to a high standard throughout, with a bright and spacious entrance hall leading into the heart of the home. The stunning open-plan kitchen and dining area provides an impressive space for everyday living and social gatherings, featuring contemporary fittings, excellent natural light and direct access to the gardens. A separate utility room and ground floor cloakroom add practicality, while the spacious living room and elegant lounge offer versatile reception space with a warm and inviting atmosphere. To the first floor, the property boasts five well-proportioned bedrooms, including a superb principal suite with en-suite facilities and fitted storage as well as a dressing area. A second bedroom also benefits from its own en-suite, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroom. The layout offers flexibility for growing families, guests or those working from home. Externally, the property truly excels, with extensive lawned gardens and beautifully maintained outdoor areas designed for both relaxation and entertaining. A generous patio area provides the perfect setting for outdoor dining, while a charming log cabin/bar creates a fantastic social space for hosting family and friends throughout the year. In addition, a large gazebo seating area offers a stylish sheltered retreat overlooking the grounds. The property also benefits from an attractive garden room/outbuilding, adding further versatility to this exceptional home. Combining modern interiors with outstanding outdoor living, this impressive residence presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial family home in a peaceful and highly desirable setting.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-05-14

Market Value Analysis

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

This Property£733,333 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £372,722 / 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

80 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

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

  • Christchurch Church of England Primary School1.6 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    109
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Maylandsea Primary School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    217
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Canewdon Church of England Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    90
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch3.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    246
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Leonard's Church of England Primary School3.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    258
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Ormiston Rivers Academy2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,103
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The King Edmund School4.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,318
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Lift Greensward5.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,605
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • William de Ferrers School5.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,237
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Plume School6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,789
    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

Spar - Woodfords Garage Burnham, Burnham-on-Crouch2.3 miles
Co-op Burnham Foodstore, Burnham-on-Crouch3.1 miles
Morrisons Daily Burnham On Crouch Station Rd, Burnham-on-Crouch3.2 miles

GP surgery

The Trinity Medical Practice2 miles

Pharmacy

Vision Pharmacy2.1 miles

Hospital

Rochford Community Hospital5.4 miles

Green space

Playing Field783 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

Althorne Rail Station922 metres

Nearest bus stop

Riverview Park315 metres

Typical drive times

Maldon14 min · 7.5 miles
Southminster7 min · 3.9 miles
Burnham-on-Crouch9 min · 4.4 miles
Chelmsford (city)26 min · 19 miles
South Woodham Ferrers10 min · 6.4 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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