Tolleshunt D'Arcy, Maldon
- Land size
- 1.11 acres
Key Features
- Planning for Five Dwellings
- Additional Land and Residential Property Available
- Blackwater Scenic Views
- Coastal Walks
- Available As A Whole Or In Lots
- 1.11 Ac
Description
There is scope to purchase additional lots including land and residential property extending in total to 66.55 acres (26.93 Ha) available for sale as a whole or as individual lots.
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Location
Old Hall is located in the picturesque location of Old Hall Lane in the village of Tolleshunt D'Arcy with far reaching views overlooking the River Blackwater and surrounding countryside and a number of coastal walks leading to neighbouring RSPB reserve.
The property is approximately 6 miles from the town of Maldon offering an array of amenities including shops, schools and leisure facilities. The Saxon village of Tollesbury is within approximately 1 mile acting as a popular sailing location with accompanying local shops, including a butcher and bakery. Witham and Kelvedon railway stations are both within approximately 11 miles of the property offering direct rail services to London Liverpool Street. The A12 is within approximately 8 miles offering wider road networks to London, Chelmsford and Colchester.
Post Code: CM9 8TP
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History
The location is steeped in local history with the neighbouring Lot 1: Ship Ahoy! dating back to the 17th Century with heritage as a former public house to passing cargo trade routes supplying the Crab & Winkle railway line and having notoriety as a former smuggler hideout.
The adjoining land was later purchased by the RSPB in 1984 offering wetland habitats for rare species and marshes that have featured in the BBC's filming of Great Expectations.
Lot 2: Residential Development (Approximately 1.11Ac)
Shaded Blue on the attached plan within a plot extending to approximately 1.11 Ac (0.44 Ha).
Class Q planning permission granted for Change of Use of Two Agricultural Buildings to Five Dwellings Totalling approximately 5,428 Sq Ft. with building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion. Planning Reference: 25/00412/PACUAR
- Plot 1: 2 Bedroom, semi-detached dwelling extending to 100 Sq. m (1,076.39 Sq. Ft) with open plan kitchen and living room, utility room, bathroom, 2 bedrooms and an en-suite.
- Plot 2: 2 Bedroom, semi-detached dwelling extending to 103 Sq. m (1,108.68 Sq. Ft) with open plan kitchen and living room, utility room, bathroom, 2 bedrooms and an en-suite.
- Plot 3: 1 Bedroom, semi-detached dwelling extending to 59.3 Sq. m (638.3 Sq. Ft) with open plan kitchen and living room, bathroom and bedroom.
- Plot 4: 3 Bedroom, semi-detached dwelling extending to 121 Sq. m (1,302.43 Sq. Ft) with open plan kitchen and living room, utility room, bathroom, 3 bedrooms and an en-suite.
- Plot 5: 3 Bedroom, semi-detached dwelling extending to 121 Sq. m (1,302.43 Sq. Ft) with open plan kitchen and living room, utility room, bathroom, 3 bedrooms and an en-suite.
Planning
The Local Planning Authority is Maldon District Council.
Purchasers must make their own enquiries to establish whether the planning position is suitable for their intended use.
25/00412/PACUAR - Change of Use of two agricultural buildings to five dwelling houses - Granted 12/09/2025
Services
We understand there is a private water supply connecting to mains water at the top of Old Hall Lane.
There are three electric meters splitting the electric for the holiday lets, Ship Ahoy! and the residential development.
We understand there is potential to connect 3-phase electric to the residential development.
Prospective purchasers must make their own enquiries into the suitability of available services for their uses.
The Purchaser will be granted an easement to install a new water main to connect to the mains supply subject to agreeing terms with the Vendors.
Restrictive Covenants & Easements
The property is sold subject to any easements, quasi easements, wayleaves, rights of way or obligations whether mentioned in these particulars or not. There will be a restriction preventing the transfer, novation or sub sale of the property prior to completion.
The following public footpaths cross near the property:
- Footpath 28 to Tollesbury
- Byway 15 to Tollesbury
- Footpath 22 to Tollesbury
- Footpath 5 to Tollesbury
A Right of Way is reserved over the existing farm track for the benefit of other users.
A Right of Way is reserved over the access to Lot 2 for access to Lot 4.
Viewing
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Notice
Whirledge & Nott does not have any authority to give representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate. No assumption should be made that the property has the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents. Whirledge & Nott has not carried out a survey nor tested any appliances, services or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
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- Date Posted
- 2026-05-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 6 Conversion Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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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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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
16 Mbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 75% of premises
Suitable for
- Web & social
- Music streaming
- Standard video calls
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
- Tollesbury School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 169
- Type
- Community school
- Tolleshunt D'Arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 110
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Mersea Island School3.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 394
- Type
- Foundation school
- St Luke's Church of England Controlled Primary School4.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 267
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Tiptree Heath Primary School4.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 198
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Thurstable School4.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 932
- Type
- Academy converter
- Plume School7.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,789
- Type
- Academy converter
- Paxman Academy7.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 873
- Type
- Free schools
- The Thomas Lord Audley School7.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 940
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Stanway School7.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,396
- 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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
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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
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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