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Guide Price£1,100,000

Peldon Road, Little Wigborough

Land size
8 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Four Double Bedroom Grade Two Listed Cotage
  • 2030 Square Feet set on Eight Acre Plot
  • Three Reception Rooms
  • Stables and Equestrian Facilities
  • Stunning Rural Views
  • Period Features Throughout
  • External Buildings Include - Office and Games Room
  • Ensuite to Principal Bedroom
  • Extensive Driveway - Off Road Parking For Multiple Vehicles
  • Triple Garage

Description

Guide Price £1,100,000 - £1,150,000

Elmdale is a truly distinctive country residence, set within approximately eight acres of beautifully maintained grounds which include tractor shed, stables with solar panels fitted, and summer house in the sought-after village of Little Wigborough. This Grade II listed home, dating back to the 18th century, effortlessly combines historic charm with carefully considered modern comforts, creating a property of both character and practicality.

From the moment you enter, the home reveals a wealth of original period features, including exposed timber beams and traditional fireplaces, all contributing to a warm and inviting atmosphere. The generous lounge serves as a focal point of the house, centred around an impressive fireplace that provides a cosy yet elegant setting for everyday living and entertaining. A separate dining room offers a more formal space, ideal for hosting guests, while a dedicated study area provides a flexible area suited to home working or quiet relaxation.

The kitchen forms the heart of the home, thoughtfully designed to balance rustic charm with everyday functionality. Featuring classic-style cabinetry and a spacious walk-in pantry, it provides ample storage and preparation space. Stable doors open directly onto the grounds, creating a seamless connection between indoors and outdoors, while allowing natural light and fresh air to enhance the space.

Upstairs, the property offers four well-proportioned double bedrooms, each enjoying attractive views over the surrounding gardens and countryside. The principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and a private ensuite bathroom, creating a peaceful and secluded retreat. A further bedroom also includes fitted storage, while the remaining rooms offer versatility for family living, guest accommodation, or additional workspace.

Overall, Elmdale presents a rare opportunity to acquire a home of genuine historic significance, set within idyllic surroundings, yet thoughtfully adapted for modern living

Externally, the grounds extend to around eight acres, offering a mixture of open land and established surroundings ideal for a variety of lifestyle uses. A range of outbuildings further enhances the appeal of the property. One has been thoughtfully converted to provide a games room and larder, ideal for entertaining and additional storage with excellent potential for conversion into a self-contained annexe, subject to the necessary permissions. Another substantial outbuilding serves as a fully equipped office space, complete with hard-wired internet, a log burner, and direct access to a garage, making it perfectly suited for remote working or running a business from home.

Equestrian or hobby farming interests are well catered for with the inclusion of stables, which are fitted with solar panels connected to the house, contributing to improved energy efficiency and reduced running costs. Additional solar panels further support the property's sustainability credentials.

This remarkable home offers a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of history in a tranquil rural setting, while still benefiting from versatile living spaces, modern conveniences, and extensive outdoor amenities

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-07-03

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 214 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (5+ acres).

This Property£137,500 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £167,504 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
57 D
63 D

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
Fibre (FTTC)
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
Yes
Restrictions
Yes

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Covered Parking
Garden
Garden

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1 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.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Langenhoe Community Primary School2.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    104
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    203
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Mersea Island School2.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    394
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School3.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    124
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Tollesbury School3.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    169
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • The Thomas Lord Audley School4.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    940
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Paxman Academy4.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    873
    Type
    Free schools
  • Philip Morant School and College5.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,888
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Thurstable School5.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    932
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Colchester County High School for Girls5.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,198
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Girls

* 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.

Amenities

Supermarket

Tesco West Mersea Express, West Mersea2.6 miles
Spar - West Mersea, West Mersea2.7 miles
Co-op West Mersea Supermarket, West Mersea2.8 miles

GP surgery

West Mersea Surgery2.8 miles

Pharmacy

Island Pharmacy2.7 miles

Hospital

Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (Lexden Hospital)5.9 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Wivenhoe Rail Station5.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Copt Hall Lane263 metres

Typical drive times

Maldon19 min · 12 miles
Coggeshall19 min · 12 miles
West Mersea9 min · 4.5 miles
Colchester (city)15 min · 7.5 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.

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

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

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, including exact zones and annual chances, any recorded past flooding, plus planning, heritage, nature and ground checks, is in the .

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