Laundry Lane, Little Easton, CM6
- Land size
- 4.75 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Grade II listed detached home set within approximately 4.75 acres
- Outstanding equestrian facilities with six stables and menage
- Three double bedrooms, including principal bedroom with en-suite
- A living room with feature fireplace, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room and glass house
- Ground floor office, utility room, cloakroom and storage
- Extensive outbuildings with detached office/studio
- Two garages with a work room and first floor area, car port and ample off-street parking
- Tack and feed rooms with surrounding paddocks
- Located in the picturesque village of Little Easton
- Excellent access to Great Dunmow, Stansted Airport, A120 and M11
Description
A former residence of the writer H.G. Wells, Wells Court occupies approximately 4.75 acres of peaceful countryside, this charming Grade II listed detached residence offers a rare opportunity to acquire a character home with outstanding equestrian facilities. Combining period charm with excellent versatility, the property benefits from six stables, a riding arena, extensive outbuildings, two garages, a car port and generous parking, making it ideally suited to equestrian enthusiasts or those seeking a country lifestyle.
Approach via a sweeping driveway, the property is entered via a vaulted entrance, providing access to the principal reception rooms. An inviting living room with feature fireplace offers a space for relaxing and entertaining, while a separate dining room creates an ideal setting for formal family meals. The well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room enjoys views over the grounds and provides ample space for everyday dining. Also to the ground floor is a useful office, ideal for those working from home, together with a utility room, cloakroom/WC and additional storage.
To the first floor, the landing leads to three well-proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from the convenience of an en-suite, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.
The impressive outbuildings significantly enhance the property's appeal. Two garages and a large car port provide excellent vehicle storage, with an adjoining first-floor room offering further flexibility as a potential annexe home office, studio or hobby space. Within the mature walled-gardens, there is a further detached office/studio providing an excellent workspace away from the main house.
Designed with equestrian living in mind, the well-designed stable yard comprises six stables together with dedicated tack and feed rooms, all conveniently arranged around the yard with ample space to park a 7.5 tonne horse box. The adjoining menage and surrounding paddocks provide excellent facilities for exercising and keeping horses at home.
Set within approximately five acres, the grounds offer a wonderful balance of gardens, equestrian space and practical outbuildings, creating a unique lifestyle opportunity in a highly desirable countryside location. This exceptional Grade II listed home successfully combines historic character with practical modern living and first-class equestrian facilities, making it an outstanding offering for those seeking a rural home with exceptional potential.
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-20
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 55 Equestrian listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
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Rights & Restrictions
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- Listed Property
- Yes
- 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
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1 Gbps
Standard (10-30 Mbps)
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.
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 147
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Helena Romanes School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,265
- Type
- Academy converter
- Great Dunmow Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 421
- Type
- Foundation school
- Dunmow St Mary's Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 459
- Type
- Foundation school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Takeley Primary School2.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 350
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
Secondary
- Helena Romanes School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,265
- Type
- Academy converter
- Forest Hall School5 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 506
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Birchwood High School6.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,417
- Type
- Academy converter
- Hockerill Anglo-European College6.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 903
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College6.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,508
- 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.
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Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
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- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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