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£650,000

Dengie, Southminster

Land size
2.7 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • Detached Grade II listed former farmhouse
  • Set within approximately 2.7 acres of private grounds
  • Stunning rural location with open countryside views
  • Four double bedrooms
  • Three versatile reception rooms
  • Spacious kitchen with walk-in pantry
  • Large utility room and cloakroom
  • Natural pond and paddock, ideal for equestrian use
  • Detached double garage with two workshops
  • Requiring modernisation with excellent potential to improve and extend (STPP)

Description

A Rare Opportunity to Acquire a Charming Grade II Listed Farmhouse Set Within Approximately 2.7 Acres
Occupying a truly idyllic rural setting and enjoying far-reaching views across open countryside, this individual Grade II listed detached former farmhouse is approached via a private track and sits within beautifully established grounds of approximately 2.7 acres. Offering exceptional privacy and tranquility, the property's unique position can only be fully appreciated through internal inspection.
The house itself presents an exciting opportunity for buyers seeking a characterful country residence with scope to modernise and enhance. Whilst requiring comprehensive refurbishment throughout, the property offers tremendous potential to create a stunning family home, with further opportunities for extension subject to the necessary planning and listed building consents.
The spacious and versatile accommodation comprises an inviting reception hall, generous living room, separate dining room, sizeable kitchen with walk-in pantry, cloakroom, and an impressive utility room. A rear lobby provides convenient access to the outside space.
To the first floor, a bright and spacious landing leads to four well-proportioned double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Externally, the property is set within mature and established grounds extending to approximately 2.7 acres. The land incorporates a large natural pond, extensive lawned areas, and a paddock to the front, making it particularly appealing to those with equestrian interests or livestock requirements.
Further enhancing the property's appeal is a substantial detached outbuilding comprising a double garage and two workshops, offering excellent storage, hobby, or potential ancillary uses.
A unique country home with outstanding potential, set within one of the area's most peaceful and picturesque locations. Early viewing is highly recommended. EPC: Exempt

Accommodation Comprises: -

Landing: -

Bedroom 1: - 4.80m x 3.10m (15'9 x 10'2) -

Bedroom 2: - 4.32m x 3.40m (14'2 x 11'2) -

Bedroom 3: - 3.89m x 3.63m (12'9 x 11'11) -

Bedroom 4: - 3.89m x 3.63m (12'9 x 11'11) -

Bathroom: -

Ground Floor: -

Entrance Hallway: -

Living Room: - 4.27m x 3.66m (14' x 12') -

Dining Room: - 4.42m x 3.66m (14'6 x 12') -

Inner Hallway: -

Kitchen: - 4.29m x 3.53m (14'1 x 11'7) -

Pantry: -

Utility: - 3.45m x 2.82m (11'4 x 9'3) -

Cloakroom: -

Rear Lobby: - 2.41m x 1.19m (7'11 x 3'11) -

External: - Overall plot of approximately 2.7 acres incorporating formal gardens, private access, natural pond and paddock.

Double Garage: - 5.61m x 5.18m (18'5 x 17') - With two attached workshops/storage sheds to side.

Agents Note: - These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All measurements are approximate. No responsibility is accepted as to the accuracy of these particulars or statements made by our staff concerning the above property. We have not tested any apparatus or equipment therefore cannot verify that they are in good working order. Any intending purchaser must satisfy themselves as to the correctness of such statements within these particulars. All negotiations to be conducted through Church and Hawes. No enquiries have been made with the local authorities pertaining to planning permission or building regulations. Any buyer should seek verification from their legal representative or surveyor.
MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale
REFERRALS: As an integral part of the community and over many years, we have got to know the best professionals for the job. If we recommend one to you, it will be in good faith that they will make the process as smooth as can be. Please be aware that some of the parties that we recommend (certainly not the majority) may on occasion pay us a referral fee up to £200. You are under no obligation to use a third party we have recommended.

Tenure & Council Tax Band: - This property is being sold freehold and is Tax Band F.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-06-13

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,168 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£240,741 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £379,304 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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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
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

11 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

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

  • St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Tillingham1.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    87
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Cedd's Church of England Primary School3.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    120
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Leonard's Church of England Primary School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    258
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch4.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    246
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School4.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    421
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Ormiston Rivers Academy4.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,103
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Plume School10 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,789
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The King Edmund School10 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,318
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Colne Community School11 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,289
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Lift Greensward11 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,605
    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

Morrisons Daily Southminster High Street, Southminster3.2 miles
Morrisons Daily Burnham On Crouch Station Rd, Burnham-on-Crouch4.8 miles
Co-op Burnham Foodstore, Burnham-on-Crouch4.8 miles

GP surgery

The Dengie Medical Partnership1.2 miles

Pharmacy

Reliance Pharmacy3.2 miles

Hospital

St Peter'S Hospital10 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

Southminster Rail Station3 miles

Nearest bus stop

Village Hall1 mile

Typical drive times

Maldon20 min · 13 miles
Southminster6 min · 3.9 miles
Burnham-on-Crouch12 min · 7 miles
Chelmsford (city)34 min · 22 miles
South Woodham Ferrers18 min · 14 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 3Higher risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

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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