Tenpenny Hill, Thorrington, Colchester, Essex, CO7
- Land size
- 6 acres
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Rural location
- Two double bedrooms
- Barn conversion
- 10 year structural warranty
- Open plan
- Modern throughout
- Approx. 6 acres of land
Description
Set amidst the rolling countryside of Thorrington, Essex, this beautifully converted two-bedroom barn offers a rare blend of rustic elegance and contemporary comfort. Surrounded by approximately six acres of private land, the property provides a peaceful rural retreat with ample space for outdoor pursuits, equestrian use, or simply enjoying the natural beauty of the landscape.
Inside, the home features two generously proportioned double bedrooms, each with its own stylish en-suite, offering both comfort and privacy. The heart of the home is a spacious open-plan living and kitchen area, filled with natural light and designed for modern living. This inviting space is perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying quiet evenings in front of the fire, all while retaining the charm of the original barn structure with exposed beams and characterful finishes.
A large garage offers versatile space for storage, hobbies, or potential conversion, while a gated driveway ensures privacy and security. The property also comes with the reassurance of a 10-year structural warranty starting from February 2025, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a move-in-ready countryside home.
Perfectly positioned to enjoy the best of rural Essex while remaining within easy reach of local amenities and the coast, this unique home is a rare find — offering space, style, and serenity in equal measure.
Please note that an AML fee is chargeable to the buyer once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 212 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (5+ 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
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Electric Heating
- Broadband
- Full Fibre (FTTP)
- 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
- Parking Available
- 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
80 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
- Alresford Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 216
- Type
- Community school
- Great Bentley Primary School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 258
- Type
- Academy converter
- Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery2.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 653
- Type
- Community school
- Millfields Primary School2.6 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 217
- Type
- Foundation school
- Elmstead Primary School3.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 211
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Colne Community School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,289
- Type
- Academy converter
- Colchester Academy5.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 879
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Thomas Lord Audley School5.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 940
- Type
- Academy converter
- Lift Clacton5.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,466
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Clacton County High School6.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,886
- 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
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
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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)
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