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Guide Price£950,000

Greensward Lane, Hockley

Land size
1.1 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • Rare Opportunity
  • 1.1 Acres of Land
  • Self Build Potential
  • Completely Un-Overlooked
  • Four Double Bedrooms
  • 200ft Drive Way
  • Close to Local Shops
  • Walking Distance to Hockley Train Station
  • Single & Double Garages
  • 300ft Plot

Description

Guide Price £950,000 - £1,000,000.

Bear Estate Agents are proud to introduce this unique opportunity to purchase a large plot of land with a detached bungalow in the centre of Hockley. The property has potential to be a future development for two properties subject to local planning permissions and regulations. This plot measures 300ft by 160ft offering a short onward chain, the property requires modernisation but is a fantastic potential building plot for those looking to self-build. The property boasts a four bedroom detached bungalow within its grounds this has a loft room, all double bedrooms, a large lounge, a separate utility room, potential for en suites and there is also a single garage with a double garage to the side, the property further boasts a short walk to local amenities and the local Hockley Train Station servicing London.

Frontage - 91.44m x 48.77m (300 x 160) - The property is approached by an independent stone driveway, this is approx. 200ft in length. The plot itself measures 300ft in depth by 160ft, this equates to approximately 1.1 acres. The frontage is mainly laid to lawn with parking for approx. 20 cars, mature shrubs and trees to the edge of the plot providing a screen and privacy, outside water, wrap around garden which then leads to the exterior rear. Leading up to the property there is a single attached garage and a detached double garage also. There are block paved steps leading up to the:

Porch - Wooden doors, high ceilings with coving to ceiling edge and centre ceiling light, double doors into main hallway.

Rear Garden - 32.00m (105) - Completely un-over looked, large trees to the borders providing privacy, free-standing greenhouse which is to remain, large summerhouse which has power and lighting this is currently being used as changing facilities. There is a large external patio area which is where a pool was fitted, this is not currently in use however it can be resurrected if necessary.

Entrance Hall - 7.65m x 3.10m (25'1 x 10'2) - High ceilings with coving to ceiling edge, radiator, carpeted throughout, doors leading to bedrooms, bathroom and guest WC. Further down the hall, it leads to the lounge.

Lounge - 5.97m x 4.98m (19'7 x 16'4) - Dual aspect, double glazed windows to the rear with French doors, two further double glazed windows to the side aspect, radiators, plenty of power points, AV points, telephone points, high ceilings with coving to ceiling edge and centre ceiling light. There are sweeping views across the rear and side plot.

Kitchen - 3.23m x 2.13m (10'7 x 7'0) - This comprises classic style shaker units to eye level and base level, rolled top work surfaces, four ring gas hob, dual composite sink, plenty of storage, half tile wall surround, high ceilings with coving to ceiling edge and a built-in double oven. Arch to :-

Utility Room - 2.31m x 1.52m (7'7 x 5'0) - Tiled floors throughout, half tile wall surround, double glazed window to the side aspect, access to the boiler, space for a washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher, floor to ceiling built-in storage and space for a large built-in fridge/freezer.

Bedroom One - 4.37m x 3.91m (14'4 x 12'10) - Double glazed windows to the side aspect, radiator, plenty of power points and potential for built-in storage.

Bedroom Two - 4.75m x 3.23m (15'7 x 10'7) - Double glazed windows to the front aspect bay window, potential for floor to ceiling built-in wardrobes, plenty of power points and high ceilings with coving to ceiling edge.

Bedroom Three - 4.06m x 3.20m (13'4 x 10'6) - Bay windows to the front aspect and a glazed window to the side aspect, radiator, plenty of power points, and high ceilings with centre ceiling spotlights.

Bedroom Four ( Large Loft Room) - 10.67m x 3.99m (35 x 13'1) - Wrap around eves storage, vaulted ceilings, two velux windows to side aspect, power points.

Bathroom - 4.11m x 2.34m (13'6 x 7'8) - Large double glazed windows to the side aspect, pedestal sink with hot and cold taps, wall-mounted mirror and lighting, WC, large corner Jacuzzi bath, radiator, corner shower and built-in storage under the stairs.

Guest Wc - Half tile wall surround, wall-mounted WC, high ceilings with coving to ceiling edge and an obscure double glazed window to the side aspect.

Single Garage / Work Shop - The workshop is accessed via the side way courtesy door, power, lighting, windows to rear and work bench. Measuring : 8'11 x 7'11. Doors to storage garage.

The storage garage consists of an up and over door, loft area, lighting and power. Measuring 7'6 x 9'2

Double Garage - 5.41m x 5.69m (17'9 x 18'8) - Up and over door, courtesy door to garden, concrete floors, lighting, power and potential for built in storage.

Summer House - 3.58m x 4.88m (11'9 x 16'0) - External power, lighting, wall lights, large storage cupboard. Accessed via its own patio area.

Agents Note - The property has been subject to movement over the last 20 years. We recommend any interested party receives advice from a surveyor by the way of a structural survey. Greensward Lane is Green Belt.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-06-24

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,147 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£863,636 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £372,722 / acre
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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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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

2 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

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

  • Lift Ashingdon683 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    206
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Lift Plumberow899 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    633
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Lift Hockley1.4 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    331
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Lift Westerings1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    417
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Holt Farm Infant School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 7
    Pupils
    211
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Lift Greensward878 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,605
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The King Edmund School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,318
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The FitzWimarc School3.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,770
    Type
    Academy converter
  • William de Ferrers School3.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,237
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Eastwood Academy3.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,154
    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

Co-op Hockley, Hockley1.1 miles
Co-op Hawkwell, Hockley1.1 miles
Co-op Rochford - Golden Cross Parade, Rochford1.4 miles

GP surgery

The Greensward Surgery700 metres

Pharmacy

Hockley Pharmacy0.7 miles

Hospital

Rochford Community Hospital2.3 miles

Green space

Playing Field880 metres

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

Hockley Rail Station0.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

The Blacksmiths Shop40 metres

Typical drive times

Rayleigh10 min · 4 miles
Rochford8 min · 3.3 miles
Wickford15 min · 8.6 miles
Southend-on-Sea (city)16 min · 6.5 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

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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