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£850,000

Bakers Lane, Lexden Hamlet, Colchester

Land size
1.2 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • CHARMING DETACHED FARMHOUSE IN PEACEFUL LEXDEN HAMLET
  • GENEROUS PLOT OF APPROXIMATELY 1.2 ACRES
  • PRIVATE SEMI-RURAL SETTING WITH COUNTRYSIDE FEEL
  • CONVENIENT ACCESS TO COLCHESTER CITY CENTRE
  • FOUR BEDROOMS
  • FULL PLANNING PERMISSION TO FURTHER EXTEND - APPLICATION 240502
  • BACKING ONTO LEXDEN WOOD GOLF CLUB
  • VIEWING ESSENTIAL

Description

Set within the peaceful rural surroundings of Lexden Hamlet, this charming detached farmhouse offers a rare opportunity to acquire a characterful home with excellent future potential, all while remaining conveniently close to Colchester city centre and a wide range of everyday amenities.

Occupying a generous plot of approximately 1.2 acres, the property enjoys a wonderfully private and semi-rural setting, with space, greenery and a sense of countryside living, yet without compromising on connectivity. Nearby Tollgate and Stane Retail Parks provide a broad selection of shops and services, while excellent transport links, nearby railway stations with direct services into London Liverpool Street, and access to some of the country’s finest schools further enhance the appeal of the location.

The existing farmhouse provides well-proportioned four-bedroom accommodation, ideal for family living. The ground floor includes a spacious living/dining room with fireplace, creating a warm and inviting heart to the home, together with a kitchen, cloakroom and useful boot room.

A significant feature of the property is the granted planning permission, offering exciting scope to further enhance and expand the accommodation. Colchester Borough Council planning application no: 240502

Combining rural charm, generous grounds and substantial future potential, this delightful farmhouse represents an exciting opportunity in a highly convenient yet peaceful position on the edge of Colchester.

Property Setting:
Lexden Hamlet is a highly regarded semi-rural setting on the western fringes of Colchester, offering an appealing balance between countryside surroundings and convenient access to the city. The area is known for its attractive green outlooks, established homes and quieter lanes, creating a peaceful environment while remaining within easy reach of everyday amenities.

Colchester city centre provides an excellent range of shops, restaurants, cafés, leisure facilities and cultural attractions, while nearby Tollgate and Stane Retail Parks offer convenient access to supermarkets, retail stores and services. The area is also well placed for families, with a strong selection of respected schooling available across Colchester and the surrounding villages.

For commuters, Lexden Hamlet is ideally positioned for access to the A12, connecting towards Chelmsford, Ipswich and London, while Colchester’s railway stations provide direct services into London Liverpool Street. The surrounding countryside, village walks and open green spaces further enhance the lifestyle appeal, making Lexden Hamlet a desirable location for those seeking space and tranquillity without feeling disconnected.

Important Information:
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax - Band E
Services Connected - Mains Electric/Water/Drainage
Heating - Oil boiler via radiators
Telephone & Broadband - 02/Three/Vodafone/EE are likely
Broadband - Ultrafast broadband is available
* Some images have been digitally staged to give a better visual of the room, additionally the external CGI is intended to give an illustration only of the property post extention in accordance with the planning permission and the final finish wil be subject to any new purchaser.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-07-15

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,167 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£708,333 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £379,294 / 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
64 D
90 B

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

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
Standard Copper (ADSL)
Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public 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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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

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

  • Braiswick Primary School0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    419
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Home Farm Primary School0.9 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    422
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    236
    Type
    Community school
  • St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester1.1 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    252
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • North Primary School and Nursery1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    458
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • St Benedict's Catholic College0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    905
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Colchester County High School for Girls0.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,198
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Girls
  • St Helena School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    986
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Philip Morant School and College1.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,888
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Colchester Royal Grammar School1.1 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,073
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Christian
    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 Prettygate Foodstore, Colchester1.1 miles
Spar - Braiswick Service Station, Colchester1.1 miles
Tesco Colchester Crouch St Express, Colchester1.2 miles

GP surgery

Ambrose Avenue Group Practice1.1 miles

Pharmacy

Prettygate Pharmacy1.1 miles

Hospital

Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust (Lexden Hospital)971 metres

Green space

Playing Field55 metres

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

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Colchester Rail Station1.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Glen Avenue686 metres

Typical drive times

Wivenhoe12 min · 6.5 miles
Coggeshall13 min · 8.5 miles
Manningtree20 min · 12 miles
Colchester (city)5 min · 2.6 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

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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