Thoby Lane, Mountnessing
- Land size
- 3.6 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- 3.6 acre plot
- Superb outbuildings to include an Essex barn for renovation
- Scope for multi-generational living
- Original period features throughout
- Peaceful yet highly accessible location
- Four double bedrooms
Description
Set within 3.6 acres of mature grounds, this enchanting country home features superb outbuildings to include an Essex barn for renovation, and annexe/workshop. Rich in character and beautifully positioned towards the rear of the plot, Woodlands Farmhouse provides exceptional scope for multi-generational living, hobby use, business purposes, and sympathetic development (subject to planning).
Approached via a long private driveway, the property sits elegantly amongst established trees and sweeping lawns, creating a wonderfully secluded and peaceful environment.
The main residence boasts many original features, with exposed beams, traditional joinery, and generous room proportions.
An entrance hall with parquet flooring leads to a selection of spacious reception rooms. The living room is bright and inviting, with French doors opening to the patio and gardens beyond - perfect for enjoying the idyllic setting. The dining room features an open fireplace, creating a wonderful ambiance for entertaining and family gatherings. A separate office, kitchen, and utility room provide excellent practical space.
To the first floor are four double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with dressing area and en-suite bathroom. A further family bathroom serves the additional bedrooms, and a separate study off the second bedroom provides a quiet, tucked-away space with garden views.
A standout feature of this property is the extensive range of outbuildings shown on the floorplan, offering remarkable flexibility:
A large barn suitable for storage, workshop, conversion, or creative use (subject to permissions)
Two spacious workshops ideal for machinery, or crafts
An impressive games room
Additional stores
A loft room with potential for further development
These buildings provide endless possibilities - equestrian use, classic car storage, home offices, studio space, small business operations, or leisure facilities.
The estate spans approximately 3.6 acres, comprising open lawns, mature woodland pockets and open clearings that frame the house beautifully. The grounds offer a sense of tranquillity rarely found so close to Ingatestone & Shenfield.
A previously enjoyed tennis court sits within the grounds, now requiring refurbishment but offering an exciting project for those wishing to reinstate this private sports facility.
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Positioned along the picturesque Thoby Lane, the property enjoys a peaceful yet highly accessible location. The villages of Mountnessing and Ingatestone are nearby, providing excellent local amenities, schooling, and a mainline station with direct links to London Liverpool Street. The A12 is easily reached, connecting conveniently to Chelmsford, Brentwood and beyond.
With its generous living accommodation, wealth of outbuildings, and expansive private grounds, this is a quintessential country property with exceptional potential - ideal for those seeking space, privacy, and character in a prime Essex setting.
EPC Rating: D
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-09-06
Market Value Analysis
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Utilities & Restrictions
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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
1.8 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.
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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
- Mountnessing Church of England Primary School0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 191
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Ingatestone and Fryerning Church of England Junior School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 189
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Long Ridings Primary School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 392
- Type
- Community school
- Ingatestone Infant School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Pupils
- 127
- Type
- Academy converter
- Hutton All Saints' Church of England Primary School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 200
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Shenfield High School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,528
- Type
- Academy converter
- Anglo European School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,533
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Martin's School Brentwood2.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,794
- Type
- Academy converter
- Becket Keys Church of England Free School2.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,152
- Type
- Free schools
- Faith
- Church of England
- Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School3.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 991
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- 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.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
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Pharmacy
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Green space
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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