Writtle Road, Margaretting, Ingatestone
- Land size
- 7.8 acres
Key Features
- Approx. 7.8 acres of prime Essex countryside
- Rare large landholding in a sought-after semi-rural location
- Direct gated access from Writtle Road
- Excellent connectivity to Chelmsford, Ingatestone & A12
- Surrounded by attractive open countryside views
- Suitable for a variety of potential uses (STPP)
- Ideal for investors, lifestyle and recreational purchasers
- Peaceful setting with strong long-term appeal
- Pre-auction offers invited — early interest recommended
- “They stopped making land a long time ago… especially in locations like this.”
Description
Looking for space, potential and a countryside setting with serious future appeal? This impressive 7.8-acre parcel in the heart of Margaretting could be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.
Positioned within one of Essex’s most desirable semi-rural locations, the land benefits from gated access directly from Writtle Road and offers an exceptional opportunity for purchasers seeking versatility, privacy and long-term potential. Whether you’re thinking investment, lifestyle, recreation or simply securing a rare piece of Essex countryside, opportunities of this scale are becoming increasingly hard to find.
Surrounded by open landscapes and rolling rural scenery, the setting delivers the kind of peace and breathing space buyers are constantly searching for — while still remaining within easy reach of Chelmsford, Ingatestone and the A12. It’s countryside living without feeling cut off.
The generous size of the land opens the door to a wide range of possibilities, subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents. For those with vision, this is the sort of opportunity that sparks ideas the moment you step onto the site.
Margaretting itself remains one of Essex’s hidden gems — loved for its village charm, countryside atmosphere and excellent connectivity. From weekend escapes to long-term ambitions, this is land that offers both immediate enjoyment and exciting future potential.
Pre-auction offers are invited, meaning buyers have the opportunity to secure the land ahead of auction day.
Contact the agent for the full availability plan and further information.
Margaretting is a charming and highly regarded Essex village offering an appealing blend of countryside living and everyday convenience. Surrounded by open farmland and scenic rural landscapes, the area is well known for its peaceful atmosphere, attractive character properties and strong sense of community. Despite its semi-rural setting, Margaretting enjoys excellent connectivity, with easy access to Chelmsford, Ingatestone and the A12, making it popular with commuters and lifestyle buyers alike. Nearby amenities include local pubs, village facilities, country walks and reputable schools, while Chelmsford city centre provides an extensive selection of shopping, dining and leisure options. The area continues to attract buyers seeking space, privacy and long-term appeal within a well-connected Essex location.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-05-20
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 33 Bare & Undeveloped Land listings in East Anglia (5+ acres).
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
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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
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
- Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School806 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 70
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Highwood Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 66
- Type
- Community school
- Ingatestone Infant School2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Pupils
- 127
- Type
- Academy converter
- Writtle Infant School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Pupils
- 178
- Type
- Academy converter
- Writtle Junior School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 238
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Anglo European School1.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,533
- Type
- Academy converter
- Hylands School2.6 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 614
- Type
- Academy converter
- Moulsham High School3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,662
- Type
- Academy converter
- Great Baddow High School3.4 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,516
- Type
- Academy converter
- King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford3.8 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,153
- Type
- Academy converter
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
Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.
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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