Maldon Road, Great Wigborough, Colchester, Essex, CO5
- Land size
- 4 acres
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 2
Description
Development oppurtunity. Set within approximately four acres of gardens, grounds and paddock is this unlisted period residence which is in need of complete refurbishment. There is also (Class C3) (Planning Application No. 260802 Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to Residential Dwellinghouse).
Extending to over 2,000 sq ft of versatile accommodation, together with a substantial barn benefitting from planning permission for conversion, the property presents an exciting prospect for developers, multi-generational living or those seeking to create a bespoke rural retreat.
Outside, the property is surrounded by approximately four acres (STS) of gardens, grounds, and paddock, creating a delightful rural setting with excellent scope for a variety of uses.
A particular feature is the substantial detached barn, which benefits from planning permission for conversion to a residential dwelling (Planning Application No. 260802 – Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to Residential Dwellinghouse). This provides a rare opportunity to create ancillary accommodation, a separate family home, holiday accommodation, or an impressive workspace, subject to the approved plans.
The combination of a charming period home, extensive grounds and a barn with consent creates a unique opportunity to acquire a property with considerable lifestyle appeal and long-term potential.
What's Nearby
The property enjoys a smi rural setting while remaining conveniently close to several well serviced villages. Nearby Tiptree offers a wide range of day to day amenities, including major supermarkets and pharmacies, food shops and independent retailers.
There are a good selection of schools close by. Local primary options include Langenhoe Community Primary School, Mersea Island School, Layer-de-la-Haye Primary, and Tollesbury School. Nearby secondary schools include The Thomas Lord Audley School, Thurstable School & Sixth Form, and Philip Morant School & College.
Nearby Marks Tey Railway Station and Kelvedon Railway Station offer direct services on the Greater Anglia line into London Liverpool Street and other major regional destinations.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-09-15
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 169 Development 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
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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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
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- 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 · available to 75% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
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
- Langenhoe Community Primary School2.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 104
- Type
- Academy converter
- Mersea Island School2.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 394
- Type
- Foundation school
- Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 203
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Tollesbury School3.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 169
- Type
- Community school
- Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School3.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 124
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Paxman Academy4.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 873
- Type
- Free schools
- The Thomas Lord Audley School4.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 940
- Type
- Academy converter
- Thurstable School5.1 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 932
- Type
- Academy converter
- Philip Morant School and College5.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,888
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Stanway School5.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,396
- 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
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
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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