** PLOT APPROX 1.4 OF AN ACRE ** Bowers Gifford
- Land size
- 1.4 acres
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 4
Key Features
- Impressive Six-Bedroom Detached Residence
- Self-Contained Two Double Bedroom Cottage
- Extensive Plot of Approximately 1.4 Acres
- Three Generous Reception Rooms
- Luxury Kitchen & Dining Room
- Vast Potential for Development, Subject to Planning Permission
- Substantial & Highly Individual Main Residence
- Extensive Private Grounds Offering Excellent Potential
- Desirable Semi-Rural Location
- Rare & Versatile Property Offering Exceptional Family & Investment Potential
Description
Aspire Estate Agents Basildon are delighted to introduce Ash Cottage, an imposing and highly distinctive six-bedroom residence occupying an exceptional plot of approximately 1.4 acres in a sought-after semi-rural setting in Pitsea, Basildon.
Offering an impressive combination of space, versatility and potential, this substantial property provides a rare opportunity for buyers seeking a sizeable family home with extensive grounds and the added benefit of a self-contained two double bedroom cottage.
The principal residence offers an abundance of accommodation, with six generous bedrooms and three substantial reception rooms, providing exceptional flexibility for modern family living, entertaining and working from home. The imposing proportions and individual character of the property create a wealth of possibilities for a purchaser looking to make a truly special home.
One of the property's standout features is the impressive luxury kitchen and dining room, designed as a superb central space for both everyday family life and entertaining. The generous proportions, quality finish and practical layout combine to create an impressive heart to the home.
Further accommodation is provided by the three reception rooms, each offering considerable versatility and allowing the new owners to create dedicated living, entertaining, study or family spaces according to their individual requirements.
The property also benefits from its own self-contained two double bedroom cottage, offering an exciting range of possibilities. This could be ideal for extended family, guests, dependent relatives or those seeking potential additional rental accommodation, subject to any necessary consents.
Externally, Ash Cottage occupies an extensive plot of approximately 1.4 acres, providing an exceptional amount of private outdoor space. The grounds offer enormous potential for landscaping, recreation, gardening and further enhancement, while also providing a rare degree of privacy.
Location:
Ash Cottage is situated on Elm Road in Pitsea, Basildon, occupying a desirable semi-rural position with the benefit of extensive grounds while remaining conveniently positioned for local amenities and transport links.
A selection of schools is available within the surrounding area, including Northlands Primary School, Chalvedon School and Sixth Form College, Basildon Lower Academy and The Basildon Upper Academy, with further primary and secondary options available throughout Pitsea, Vange and Basildon. Buyers should confirm current admissions and catchment arrangements with the relevant school or local authority.
Local shops and convenience stores are available within the surrounding Pitsea area, while Pitsea town centre provides a wider range of shops and everyday amenities. Basildon town centre and Eastgate Shopping Centre offer an extensive selection of supermarkets, high-street retailers, cafés, restaurants and professional services. Festival Leisure Park also provides a range of restaurants, entertainment and leisure facilities.
Pitsea railway station is conveniently positioned for commuters and provides c2c services towards London Fenchurch Street and Southend Central. Basildon railway station provides an alternative rail connection, while local bus services offer links towards Pitsea, Basildon, Vange, Laindon and surrounding areas.
The property is also well placed for access to a variety of open spaces and recreational facilities, including Northlands Park, Wat Tyler Country Park and Noak Bridge Nature Reserve, providing opportunities for walking, outdoor activities and family recreation.
For motorists, Elm Road provides access to the wider road network, with the A13, A130 and A127 all accessible for onward journeys towards London, Southend, Chelmsford, Thurrock and the wider Essex area.
- Ground Floor - -
Entrance Hall-Way - 5.94m x 2.49m (19'6 x 8'2) -
Lounge/Sitting Room - 7.62m x 4.37m (25'0 x 14'4 ) -
Reception Room - 6.10m x 3.58m (20'0 x 11'9 ) -
Kitchen/ Dinner - 7.77m x 2.95m (25'6 x 9'8 ) -
Pantry - 2.26m x 1.07m (7'5 x 3'6 ) -
Storage -
Bathroom - 2.57m x 1.75m (8'5 x 5'9) -
Utility - 2.57m x 1.75m (8'5 x 5'9 ) -
- First Floor - -
Hall Way - 3.15m x 2.95m (10'4 x 9'8 ) -
Bedroom One - 4.42m x 4.06m (14'6 x 13'4 ) -
Dressing Room -
Ensuite - 2.49m x 1.93m (8'2 x 6'4 ) -
Bedroom Two - 4.37m x 3.68m (14'4 x 12'1 ) -
Bedroom Three - 3.99m x 3.56m (13'1 x 11'8 ) -
Bedroom Four - 2.82m x 2.74m (9'3 x 9'0 ) -
Bathroom - 4.37m x 3.68m (14'4 x 12'1 ) -
- Out Building - -
Entrance Hall -
Lounge - 3.68m x 3.43m (12'1 x 11'3 ) -
Office/ Dinning Room - 3.35m x 2.57m (11'0 x 8'5 ) -
Kitchen - 3.68m x 2.16m (12'1 x 7'1 ) -
Utility - 2.03m x 1.57m (6'8 x 5'2 ) -
Bathroom - 1.96m x 1.63m (6'5 x 5'4 ) -
Bedroom One - 4.50m x 2.62m (14'9 x 8'7 ) -
Bedroom Two - 3.84m x 3.07m (12'7 x 10'1 ) -
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-09-12
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,211 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ 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
- Electricity
- Ask Agent
- Water
- Ask Agent
- Heating
- Ask Agent
- Broadband
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Ask Agent
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Ask Agent
- 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
75 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
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
- Felmore Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 386
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Briscoe Primary School & Nursery0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 335
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Eversley Primary School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 401
- Type
- Community school
- Montgomerie Primary School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 201
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Woodham Ley Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 243
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- The Basildon Upper Academy1.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 14 to 19
- Pupils
- 847
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Appleton School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,597
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Bromfords School1.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,181
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Basildon Lower Academy1.8 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 14
- Pupils
- 892
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Beauchamps High School2.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,486
- Type
- Foundation school
* 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
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
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.
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
Surface water
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)
£14.99 · one-off purchase
By LandSale, the platform. Not provided by the listing agent. Ready in about a minute.
Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.
LandSale full disclaimer
Marketing information only - not formal particulars. The details on this website are provided for general guidance and do not constitute an offer or contract. Neither LandSale nor the advertising estate/land agent accepts responsibility for any inaccuracy.
1. Source of information
- Listing content: Core description, asking price, tenure, measurements, photographs and planning history originate from the marketing materials of the advertising estate or land agent. LandSale does not author this content and cannot guarantee its accuracy.
- Automated tags & categorisation: Property type, land-use class, acreage bands and similar labels may be applied by machine-learning models. They are intended as a helpful guide only and may not reflect the property's legal status or permitted use.
- Third-party & enriched data layers: Maps, boundary outlines, planning designations, soil reports, broadband coverage and other environmental or location-based insights are licensed from external suppliers. Such data are supplied “as is", may be incomplete or out of date and are subject to change without notice.
2. Verification required
Prospective purchasers must verify critical matters, including but not limited to planning permission, title boundaries, public rights of way, environmental constraints, acreage, services, access and VAT status, through their own inspections, specialist surveys, legal advisers and the selling agent before relying on the information or entering into any contract.
3. No warranty or liability
LandSale gives no warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for any particular purpose of the information displayed. LandSale shall not be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense arising directly or indirectly from any use of or reliance on such information, save where liability may not be excluded by law.
4. Updates & feedback
If you believe any detail on this listing is inaccurate, please let us know. We will investigate and, where appropriate, update the listing or notify the agent.
© LandSale | Version 1.3 - August 2026
Listing agent
Aspire Estate Agents, Benfleet
227 High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5HZ









