Mill Road, Great Bardfield
- Land size
- 18 acres
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Incredible 18-Acre Grounds with prime potential for equestrian use, smallholding, or redevelopment.
- Full Planning Permission already in place for a sizeable primary property and a two-bedroom barn.
- Newly Upgraded Interior featuring a contemporary fitted kitchen, spacious lounge, sitting/playroom, and two conservatories.
- Idyllic Panoramic Outlook over the River Pant and beautiful rolling rural landscape.
- Excellent Parking & Storage with a double garage and a large multi-car driveway.
- Superb Transport Links & Amenities close to Great Bardfield, Great Dunmow (8.2 miles), Braintree Station (8.4 miles), and Stansted Airport (13 miles).
Description
An 18-Acre Rural Paradise: Escape to your own private haven with breath-taking, panoramic views of the rolling Essex countryside and the picturesque River Pant.
The Ultimate Lifestyle Project: Approved planning permission to build a substantial, bespoke four-bedroom luxury residence alongside a separate two-bedroom barn conversion.
Equestrian & Country Pursuits: Vast acreage offering endless scope for a premier equestrian setup, hobby farming, or ultimate rural privacy.
Perfectly Connected Village Living: Nestled on the edge of historic Great Bardfield, offering a charming village community, local pubs, and amenities right on your doorstep.
Commuter-Friendly Access: Just 8.4 miles from Braintree Station, providing direct, efficient rail links into London Liverpool Street.
Effortless Travel Links: Superb proximity to Dunmow (8.2 miles), Stansted Airport (13 miles) and the A120/M11 network for seamless national and international travel.
Ready to Enjoy Today: Features a modernized two-bedroom detached bungalow with a newly fitted kitchen, allowing you to live comfortably on-site while your grand design takes shape.
A Rare Countryside Escape with Limitless Potential
Imagine waking up to 18 acres of your own private landscape, where the only boundaries are the winding River Pant and the rolling hills of the Essex countryside. This exceptional property offers a rare chance to embrace a premium rural lifestyle without sacrificing a single ounce of modern connectivity. Whether you dream of crafting a world-class equestrian estate, establishing a self-sufficient smallholding, or simply enjoying unparalleled peace and privacy, this property delivers a blank canvas of pure opportunity.
The Connected Country Lifestyle
Located on the peaceful periphery of the highly regarded village of Great Bardfield, this property offers the very best of British village life. The historic centre is brimming with character, offering excellent local shops, cosy pubs, and primary schooling.
While the setting feels blissfully removed from the hustle and bustle, accessibility is a standout feature:
Rail: Braintree Station is just 8.4 miles away, offering a direct commute into the heart of London.
Road: Quick access to the A120 and M11 connects you effortlessly to the M25 and Cambridge.
Air: For international business or leisure, Stansted Airport is a convenient 13-mile drive away.
A Vision for Your Grand Design
For those with architectural aspirations, the hard work has already been done. Full planning permission (17/01851/FUL) is secured to replace the existing bungalow with a striking, substantial four-bedroom family residence. Designed to maximize the stunning natural topography, the proposed home features an expansive open-plan kitchen and dining hub, a dedicated home office, and a master suite complete with a private balcony overlooking your estate.
Income or Multi-Generational Potential: A second planning permission grants the right to convert the large front barn into a stylish two-bedroom detached home. This structure is ideal as a self-contained annexe for extended family, a deluxe guest cottage, or a lucrative luxury holiday rental.
Comfort and Convenience from Day One
You don't need to wait for construction to start enjoying this incredible location. The property currently accommodates a spacious, single-story two-bedroom bungalow. Complete with a newly updated kitchen, multiple reception rooms, and two bright conservatories, it serves as a fantastic, comfortable base to live in or rent out during the development process.
Externally, the property benefits from a double garage and a sweeping driveway with parking for multiple vehicles, ensuring there is plenty of room for family life, machinery, or horseboxes.
Viewings are highly recommended to truly experience the scale, the views, and the life-changing potential this acreage promises.
Disclaimer
Chewton Rose Estate Agents is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. We make detailed enquiries of the seller to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-20
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 79 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (10+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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
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Rights & Restrictions
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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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
- Parking Available
- 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
1 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
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
- Great Bardfield Primary School0.8 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 117
- Type
- Community school
- Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 44
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 71
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Shalford Primary School2.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 73
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Great Sampford Community Primary School4.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 79
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Tabor Academy5.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 989
- Type
- Academy converter
- Hedingham School and Sixth Form6.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,177
- Type
- Academy converter
- Helena Romanes School6.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,265
- Type
- Academy converter
- Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form6.9 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,210
- Type
- Academy converter
- Alec Hunter Academy7.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,058
- 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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.
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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The detail behind these bandings
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- 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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