** SIGNATURE HOME ** Mountnessing Lane, Doddinghurst, Brentwood
- Land size
- 1 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- NO ONWARD CHAIN
- 2710 SQUARE FEET
- 1 ACRE PLOT
- SWIMMING POOL
- DOUBLE GARAGE
- IN AND OUT DRIVEWAY
- PANORAMIC COUNTSIDE VIEWS
- 4 BEDS MASTER WITH EN-SUITE & DRESSING ROOM
Description
Nestled within a stunning rural setting, this exceptional four bedroom property enjoys an enviable position surrounded by beautiful open countryside and far-reaching views. Set within approximately one acre of private grounds, the property offers a rare combination of space, privacy and tranquillity. A private swimming pool provides the perfect focal point for outdoor living and entertaining, creating an idyllic setting in which to relax, unwind and make the most of the surrounding countryside. With its generous grounds and peaceful location, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a truly private country lifestyle. Petits House is offered with 'no onward chain' and whilst it is in need of some modernisation would make the most spectacular family home.
Set in an idyllic countryside location, Pettits House occupies an impressive one-acre plot, enjoying a wonderful sense of space, privacy and tranquillity, together with stunning far-reaching rural views. Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by a spacious and light-filled hallway, staircase rising to the first floor and doors leading to the principal reception rooms and kitchen. The generously proportioned lounge is filled with natural light and benefits from spectacular views to both the front and rear. Elegant double doors lead through to the dining room, which continues the bright and airy feel, French doors opening directly onto the rear garden, creating an ideal space for entertaining and family gatherings.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of oak-effect wooden units and offers ample space for a breakfast or dining table. Doors lead through to the useful snug and separate utility room. The utility room provides excellent storage with door leading to the ground-floor WC. The snug enjoys a pleasant outlook over the garden and has a door providing direct access outside. To the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite dressing room and shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are all equipped with fitted wardrobes. A family bathroom, together with a separate WC.
Externally, Petits House occupies approximately one acre of grounds, surrounded by beautiful open countryside and enjoying stunning rural views. The extensive outside space includes a private swimming pool, additional storage, two garages and an attractive in-and-out driveway providing ample parking. Whilst the property would benefit from modernisation and updating, it presents an exciting and potentially exceptional opportunity for the new owners to create a truly individual country home. With its generous accommodation, magnificent setting, extensive grounds and swimming pool, Pettits House offers all the ingredients to create a wonderful dream home in an idyllic rural location.
Porch with front door leads into:
Hallway - Light and spacious
Living Room - 6.60m x 3.71m (21'8 x 12'2) - Fire place. Windows to all aspects.
Dining Room - 4.45m x 4.14m (14'7 x 13'7) - French doors to garden.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 3.99m x 3.76m (13'1 x 12'4) - Fitted with a range of Oak wooden units. Space for table. Door into snug and into the :
Utility Room - 4.85m x 2.64m (15'11 x 8'8) - With space for fridge, freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Ground Floor Wc -
Snug - 5.66m x 3.66m (18'7 x 12') - Window to rear and door to side.
First Floor Landing - Doors to all rooms.
Master Bedroom - 5.00m x 3.66m (16'5 x 12') - Window to rear. Fitted wardrobes. Opening to:
Dressing Room - 2.44m x 2.01m (8' x 6'7) - Fitted wardrobes to one wall. Door to:
En-Suite Shower Room - 2.21m x 2.01m (7'3 x 6'7) -
Bedroom Two - 4.90m x 3.68m (16'1 x 12'1) - Fitted wardrobes. Vanity sink unit.
Bedroom Three - 3.99m x 3.66m (13'1 x 12') - Fitted wardrobes. Window to front.
Bedroom Four - 3.51m x 3.15m (11'6 x 10'4) - Fitted wardrobes. Window to rear.
Bathroom - 3.10m x 1.98m (10'2 x 6'6) - Bath and sink.
Separate Wc -
Externally -
Garage - 5.41m x 2.90m (17'9 x 9'6) -
Garage - 5.41m x 2.90m (17'9 x 9'6) -
Swimming Pool -
Garden Store - 2.79m x 2.49m (9'2 x 8'2) -
Plant Room - 2.26m x 2.01m (7'5 x 6'7) -
Two Store Rooms -
Plot Size - One acre Plot
In And Out Driveway - With ample parking
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-09-25
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,139 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
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Rights & Restrictions
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- Listed Property
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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
- 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 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 67% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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
- Doddinghurst Infant School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Pupils
- 177
- Type
- Community school
- Doddinghurst Church of England Junior School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 223
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Mountnessing Church of England Primary School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 191
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 147
- Type
- Academy converter
- Long Ridings Primary School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 392
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Shenfield High School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,528
- Type
- Academy converter
- Becket Keys Church of England Free School2.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,152
- Type
- Free schools
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Martin's School Brentwood3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,794
- Type
- Academy converter
- Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 991
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Gender
- Girls
- Brentwood County High School3.1 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,097
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* 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
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Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.
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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Keith Ashton, Kelvedon Hatch
38 Blackmore Road, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, CM15 0AT
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