Workhouse Lane, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3
- Land size
- 5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 4
Key Features
- RESIDENTIAL Farm House
- COMMERICAL Offices
- EQUESTRIAN Formerly 7 stables
- DEVELOPMENT (STPC)
- 5 Acres
- Open Plan Kitchen/Family room
- 5 Double Bedrooms
- 4 bathrooms
- 4 Receptions
- 3800 Sq ft Accommodation
Description
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, EQUESTRIAN and DEVELOPMENT (stpc)
We are favoured with instructions to market this exceptional former Farm house with a plot exceeding 5 acres which offers 3800sq ft of beautifully presented accommodation and benefits from extensive Commercial premises, Development or Annex potential (STPC) and possible Equestrian usage.
With parts dating back to the 15th Century this impressive GRADE II Listed Manor House offers a refined lifestyle choice which seamlessly blends Historic relevance with modern convenience and a wealth of highly versatile space.
Enjoying separate gated access to both the residential and commercial/equestrian aspects of the plot this remarkable property is located in a well-connected semi-rural location within 5 minutes of a direct Commuter rail service to London Liverpool St and major road networks.
We feel that this unique property offers scope for a vast array of applications from Large family occupancy, Multi-generational living, Equestrian, Commercial and potential Development. Early viewing is strongly advised to avoid disappointment.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
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- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-11-07
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Mains
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
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
16 Mbps
Standard (10-30 Mbps)
Suitable for
- Web & social
- Music streaming
- Standard video calls
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
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 58
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Woodville Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 412
- Type
- Academy converter
- Elmwood Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 414
- Type
- Foundation school
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, SWF1.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 180
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Trinity St Mary's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, South Woodham Ferrers1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 132
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- William de Ferrers School1.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,237
- Type
- Academy converter
- Beauchamps High School3.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,486
- Type
- Foundation school
- The Sweyne Park School4.4 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,429
- Type
- Academy converter
- The FitzWimarc School4.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,770
- Type
- Academy converter
- Lift Greensward4.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,605
- 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.
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
Not at the pin: mapped about 70 metres away.
Planning map: Flood Zone 3, about 20 metres away.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 10 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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