Holwell, Essendon, AL9
- Land size
- 1 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Detached Five Bedroom Period House in need of Modernisation
- 1 Acre Plot
- Off Street Parking
- Mature Gardens
- Chain Free
Description
Set within a wonderfully private and mature plot, this attractive detached period residence offers an exceptional blend of timeless character, opportunity for modernisation with generous proportions and idyllic countryside surroundings. Constructed in traditional red brick with classic pitched roofs and charming architectural detailing, the property enjoys an enviable setting approached by lawned gardens and bordered by established trees, creating a peaceful and secluded atmosphere throughout.The house presents beautifully from the outset, with elegant elevations softened by mature planting and a wealth of natural greenery. Internally, the property offers substantial and versatile accommodation ideally suited for anyone looking for a project to modernised a traditional home. Outside, the grounds are a particular feature, extending to extensive lawns perfect for entertaining, recreation or further landscaping potential. The property has off street parking. Combining semi- rural tranquillity with considerable charm and privacy, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished family home in a truly picturesque setting. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the setting, scale and lifestyle on offer.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-11-05
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,074 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
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
- 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
80 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
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
- Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 77
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Commonswood Primary & Nursery School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 410
- Type
- Community school
- Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 229
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Watchlytes Primary School1.9 milesOfsted report card · Dec 2025
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 158
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 418
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Ridgeway Academy2.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 875
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Sele School2.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 382
- Type
- Academy converter
- Onslow St Audrey's School3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 787
- Type
- Academy converter
- Stanborough School3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,287
- Type
- Academy converter
- Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 942
- Type
- Academy converter
- 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
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.
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
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. The map pin for this listing marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, so these readings describe the surrounding area. 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
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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