White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10
- Land size
- 3.5 acres
Key Features
- Rare Opportunity to Build a Bespoke Contemporary Home
- Approximately 2.77 Acres of Private Grounds
- Stunning South Facing Countryside Views
- Full Planning Permission Granted for a 5 Bedroom Residence
- Exclusive Private Drive Serving Only Four Other Homes
- Secure Electric Gated Entrance
- Detached Garage and Solar Array Included within Consent
- Peaceful Semi Rural Setting with Excellent Privacy
- Just 2.5 Miles from Broxbourne Station
- Close to Broxbourne Woods National Nature Reserve
Description
** Substantial Plot with Planning Consent for a Five Bedroom Detached House of 5,500 sqft **
Birch Farm presents a rare opportunity to create a bespoke home of 5,500 sqft on an exceptional plot extending to approximately 3.5 acres. Beautifully positioned on the western side of White Stubbs Lane, in a peaceful and highly private setting, the site enjoys stunning south-facing views across open countryside towards the London skyline.
Planning permission has been granted for an impressive contemporary residence comprising five bedrooms and five bathrooms, with accommodation arranged over two floors. Consent also includes a detached garage and a solar array installation. Full details are available via the East Herts planning portal under reference 3/22/1819/FUL.
Accessed via a private driveway serving just four other individual homes, Birch Farm offers both exclusivity and privacy. Electric gates open onto the property, which occupies the final position along the drive. The grounds are predominantly laid to lawn and currently include a detached cabin occupying the footprint of the proposed new residence, which is to be demolished. In addition, there is an existing storage barn with planning consent granted for a bespoke enclosed storage barn to be repositioned further from the proposed house within the adjoining field. Further information can be found under East Herts planning reference 3/24/0563/FUL.
The setting of Birch Farm is one of its defining features, offering a peaceful countryside environment with a wonderful sense of seclusion, while combining rural living with excellent connectivity. Broxbourne Station is just two and a half miles away, providing direct services to London Liverpool Street in approximately 30 minutes.
The surrounding area offers an abundance of leisure and outdoor amenities, including several renowned golf courses, extensive footpaths and bridleways, and immediate access to Broxbourne Woods, Hertfordshire’s only National Nature Reserve and a designated Special Area of Conservation of European significance. The woods support an exceptional range of wildlife, including notable species such as the Purple Emperor butterfly and the recently returned Woodcock.
Enjoying a tranquil and idyllic setting, Birch Farm provides a rare balance of privacy, natural beauty and accessibility, making it an exceptional opportunity to create a landmark home in one of East Hertfordshire’s most desirable semi-rural locations.
Council Tax: E
Local Authority: East Hertfordshire
Tenure: Land
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-30
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 27 Building Plots listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
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Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
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.
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- Wormley CofE Primary School1.7 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 452
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Flamstead End School1.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 474
- Type
- Academy converter
- Broxbourne CofE Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 243
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Paul's Catholic Primary School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 181
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Sheredes Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 456
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- The Broxbourne School1.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,442
- Type
- Academy converter
- Robert Barclay Academy2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 821
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Goffs Academy2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,574
- Type
- Academy converter
- Haileybury Turnford2.5 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,021
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Goffs - Churchgate Academy2.8 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 582
- 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.
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Amenities
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Green space
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
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- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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