Little Bardfield, Braintree
- Land size
- 2.25 acres
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Bathrooms
- 4
Key Features
- ***Development Opportunity Subject to Planning***
- Amazing Detached Country Residence in Stunning Elevated Location
- Almost 4000 Square Feet and Gardens Extending to Approximately Two and a Quarter Acres
- Two En-Suite Shower Rooms Plus Family Bathroom
- Five Large Reception Rooms & Seven Bedrooms with the Ability of More If Required
- Fitted Farmhouse Kitchen/ Breakfast Room with Aga and Patio Door to Garden
- Utility Room with Downstairs Cloakroom
- Spectacular Breathtaking Valley Views Over Rolling Countryside
- Close to The Towns of Great Bardfield, Saffron Walden and Thaxted
- Within Easy Drive of Mainline Railway Stations & London Stansted International Airport
Description
Last available in 1999 this is a rare opportunity not to be missed. Mill House is a beautiful detached secluded property, Although not listed, it boasts many fine period features including exposed timber stud work, beams, and a lovely feature fireplace. More recently the current owners have refurbished, remodelled and extended it to offer generous accommodation now approaching almost 4000sq ft. Accommodation briefly comprises: Fitted kitchen with integrated Aga, dining room, a split level living room, a snug, a further living room, a study/home office plus downstairs cloakroom and utility room. On the first floor there are seven good sized bedrooms, two with ensuite facilities and a family bathroom. Outside the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 2.25 acres, offering exceptional views across the Pant valley and rolling countryside to all aspects. A long entrance driveway leads to parking for several vehicles, a detached double garage with mower store behind. There is a third garage at the entrance. Mill House is approximately 15 to 20 minutes from Elsenham mainline railway station which offers a fast and regular service to London's Liverpool Street and Cambridge. Great Bardfield is within easy walking distance with shops, pubs and school. Thaxted is a small market town about three miles away, and Saffron Walden is located within a short drive which offers a range of schooling and shopping for everyday needs.
Entranceway - Long Drive Leading up to the Front of the Property
Reception Hallway - 3.99m x 2.46m (13'1 x 8'1) -
Dining Room - 4.85m x 4.34m (15'11 x 14'3) -
Farmhouse Kitchen/ Breakfast Room - 5.08m x 4.04m (16'8 x 13'3) -
Utility Room - 4.45m x 2.69m (14'7 x 8'10) -
Downstairs Cloakroom - 1.35m x 1.04m (4'5 x 3'5) -
Study/Office - 3.73m x 2.44m (12'3 x 8') -
Living Room - 4.85m x 3.51m (15'11 x 11'6) -
Snug - 3.99m x 2.62m (13'1 x 8'7) -
Split Level Reception - 8.38m x 6.55m (27'6 x 21'6) -
Family Area - 6.02m x 3.43m (19'9 x 11'3) -
Sitting Room Area - 8.38m x 2.97m (27'6 x 9'9) -
First Floor Landing - Split Level
Primary Bedroom - 4.24m x 4.06m (13'11 x 13'4) -
En-Suite Shower Room - 2.51m x 1.22m (8'3 x 4') -
Bedroom Two - 4.50m x 3.91m (14'9 x 12'10) -
En-Suite Shower Room - 2.13m x 1.65m (7' x 5'5) -
Bedroom Three - 4.14m x 2.95m (13'7 x 9'8) -
Bedroom Four - 2.92m x 2.92m (9'7 x 9'7) -
Bedroom Five - 2.92m x 2.79m (9'7 x 9'2) -
Bedroom Six - 3.48m x 3.28m (11'5 x 10'9) -
Bedroom Seven/Music Room - 9.04m x 3.15m (29'8 x 10'4) -
Family Bathroom - 3.07m x 1.68m (10'1 x 5'6) -
Detached Double Garage - 5.51m x 5.31m (18'1 x 17'5) -
Mower Store - 5.31m x 1.85m (17'5 x 6'1) -
Oversized Single Garage - 5.99m x 2.59m (19'8 x 8'6) -
Extensive Gardens - With Incredible Valley Views
Plot Size Of Approximately Two And A Quarter Acres - Three Separate Titles
Development Opportunity - Subject to Planning
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-06-10
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,147 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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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
- 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 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 83% 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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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Great Bardfield Primary School0.7 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 117
- Type
- Community school
- Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 71
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 44
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Great Sampford Community Primary School3.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 79
- Type
- Community school
- Thaxted Primary School3.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 228
- Type
- Foundation school
Secondary
- Helena Romanes School5.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,265
- Type
- Academy converter
- Tabor Academy6.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 989
- Type
- Academy converter
- Hedingham School and Sixth Form7.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,177
- Type
- Academy converter
- Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form8 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,210
- Type
- Academy converter
- Alec Hunter Academy8.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,058
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
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
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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