Shenfield Hall, Hall Lane, Shenfield
- Land size
- 3.5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 5
Key Features
- Walking distance of Shenfield Station & Brentwood School
- 3.5 acres of private grounds
- Rich in original period features
- Prime location within Shenfield
- Range of outbuildings, including former stables, stores and a substantial workshop
- Self contained annexe
Description
Welcome to Shenfield Hall. A residence of genuine stature, and a fine example of early architecture set within approximately 3.5 acres of private grounds, yet, quite remarkably, positioned within walking distance of Shenfield station.
While there are other substantial homes within reach of the station, we are unaware of another that offers this combination of land, scale, architectural presence and historic character so close to such a well-connected location. It is a rare balance of country seclusion and commuting convenience.
The house itself is beautifully proportioned, arranged over two floors and rich in original features. Exposed timbers, inglenook fireplaces, open hearths and traditional joinery speak to its heritage, while the principal reception rooms offer generous ceiling heights and well-balanced windows framing views across the gardens, reinforcing the open aspects and setting throughout.
At the heart of the home is a spacious kitchen/breakfast room, well suited to modern family life, complemented by formal sitting and dining rooms that lend themselves naturally to entertaining on a more considered scale. The layout flows comfortably, yet each room retains its own character and sense of purpose.
To the first floor are six well-proportioned bedrooms, including a particularly impressive principal suite. In total, there are five bathrooms, three of which are en-suite. The quality of the original construction is evident in the proportions, detailing and overall feel of the accommodation, with a high degree of improvement and maintenance undertaken by the present owners.
Beyond the main house sits a self-contained annexe, offering highly versatile additional accommodation. Whether for multi-generational living, guests or staff, it provides independence without isolation, remaining easily accessible from the principal house.
The approach is appropriately discreet, via a gated driveway leading to extensive parking and a range of outbuildings, including former stables, stores and a substantial workshop, all offering further potential subject to the necessary consents.
The grounds are a defining feature. Extending to around 3.5 acres, they create a rare sense of privacy with sweeping lawns, mature trees and established boundaries combining to form a setting that feels both enduring and protected.
Homes of such presence and acreage, yet within walking distance of Shenfield station are exceptionally uncommon. This is not simply a large house close to the station; it is a manageable country estate, rich in character, with the convenience of London connections on foot. Listed (Grade II).
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- H
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-26
Market Value Analysis
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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
- 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
79 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School212 metresOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 420
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Helen's Catholic Junior School0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 344
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- St Helen's Catholic Infant & Nursery School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 7
- Pupils
- 173
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 510
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Long Ridings Primary School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 392
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Shenfield High School0.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,528
- Type
- Academy converter
- Becket Keys Church of England Free School0.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,152
- Type
- Free schools
- Faith
- Church of England
- Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 991
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Gender
- Girls
- Brentwood County High School1.2 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,097
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- St Martin's School Brentwood1.3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,794
- 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
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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- 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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