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Oak Hill Road, Stapleford Abbotts, RM4

Land size
8.58 acres

Key Features

  • Rare Freehold Opportunity
  • Extending To Circa 8.58 acres
  • Prior Approval Granted Via Class Q For Conversion Of Existing Barns
  • Existing Buildings Include Barns, Cottage & Stables
  • Gated Access Off Oak Hill Road
  • Located In Stapleford Abbotts, Essex
  • Further Development Potential Subject To Planning Permission
  • Accompanied Viewings Only

Description

The land benefits from prior approval granted via Class Q for the conversion of existing barns, providing an excellent foundation for those seeking to create a bespoke commercial or mixed-use scheme (subject to further planning permissions where required).

The site currently comprises a collection of versatile outbuildings, including traditional barns, a cottage, and stables, all of which are accessed via secure gated entry directly from Oak Hill Road. This established access point ensures both privacy and convenience for future occupants or commercial operations. The arrangement and scale of the existing structures present a variety of options for creative redevelopment or adaption, making the property suitable for a wide range of commercial uses.

The location in Stapleford Abbotts is highly desirable, offering a blend of rural charm and excellent connectivity to nearby towns and transport links. The existing prior approval under Class Q allows for immediate progression with conversion works, while the considerable land area provides further development potential, subject to the necessary planning consents. This is a unique proposition for investors, developers, or businesses seeking a substantial and flexible site in a prime Essex setting.

Accompanied viewings are available strictly by appointment, ensuring the privacy and security of the property at all times. For those looking to acquire a significant freehold landholding with existing planning advantages and future possibilities, this opportunity represents a compelling investment in a well-regarded and accessible location.

Please note: Drainage/Sewerage is via septic tank, not mains.

Disclaimer

Sales:
The information provided does not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements of fact. Buyers must satisfy themselves as to accuracy, and solicitors should verify tenure, fixtures and fittings, and any planning or building regulation approvals. Measurements and floor plans are approximate and for guidance only. Appliances/services are not tested. Council tax should be independently verified. A £1,000 reservation fee may apply, subject to terms.

Lettings:
The information provided does not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements of fact. Applicants should verify all information provided. Measurements and floor plans are approximate and for guidance only. Referencing checks apply, together with a holding deposit of one week’s rent and a tenancy deposit of up to five weeks’ rent. Council tax should be verified before entering a tenancy agreement.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-06-12

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 6 Conversion Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£145,688 / acre
Conversion Land Average (1+ acres) £181,005 / acre
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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 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 · available to 92% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

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

  • Stapleford Abbotts Primary Academy926 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    135
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    94
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Oasis Academy Pinewood1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    338
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Clockhouse Primary School2.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    705
    Type
    Community school
  • Chigwell Row Infant School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 7
    Pupils
    27
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Bower Park Academy2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    965
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Forest Academy3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    749
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Marshalls Park Academy3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,174
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Drapers' Academy3.4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,196
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Royal Liberty School3.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    749
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Boys

* 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

Co-op Colliers Row, London2 miles
Tesco Collier Row Superstore, London2.4 miles
Co-op Romford - Moray Way, London2.4 miles

GP surgery

Lynwood Medical Centre2.2 miles

Pharmacy

Clockhouse Pharmacy2.4 miles

Hospital

Victoria Hospital (Romford)3.5 miles

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

Gidea Park Rail Station3.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

The Nursery73 metres

Typical drive times

Epping11 min · 6.9 miles
Chigwell11 min · 5.6 miles
Brentwood13 min · 7.2 miles
Chipping Ongar11 min · 6.6 miles
Chelmsford (city)29 min · 19 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

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

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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