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Tenpenny Hill, Thorrington

Land size
6 acres
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Grounds Approaching 6 Acres
  • Gated Driveway
  • Large Garage/Workshop
  • Short Distance from Railway Station
  • 10 Warranty from February 2025

Description

The expansive grounds of 'Brooklands View' are the key feature of this residence with ample space for outdoor activities, making it an idyllic retreat for nature lovers and those seeking tranquillity. The property also includes a large garage/workshop that potentially could be repurposed for various uses, such as a studio, additional storage or even additional living accommodation.
The living accommodation of the barn conversion itself boasts a modern and stylish interior, with large glazed patio doors that flood the space with natural light. The open plan living area is perfect for entertaining, while the two en-suite bedrooms provide privacy and convenience for guests or family members. The kitchen is equipped with modern appliances and offers plenty of storage, catering to both casual meals and formal dining.
Thorrington is well-connected to nearby towns, providing easy access to local amenities, schools, and public transport links. This unique property not only offers a charming home but also an opportunity for buyers to explore potential development options, whether for residential expansion, agricultural ventures, or leisure facilities all subject to the usual permissions.
Interested buyers are encouraged to view the property and explore its many possibilities. With its blend of rural charm and modern living, 'Brooklands View' represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Essex countryside with substantial potential for future growth and development.

What’s Nearby

It’s surprising how convenient this location is. The local village shop and post office plus Thorrington village pub, that our vendors say is very friendly with great food, is only a short walk.

You are a short drive to the various amenities and facilities in Brightlingsea. This includes supermarket, chemist, doctors, dentist and a variety of eateries and take-away facilities.

Brightlingsea is on the banks of the River Colne and is known for its sailing and watersport facilities - including canoeing, yachting and jet skiing, There are also a waterski & wakeboard clubs. There is the picturesque marina and chandeliers. There is also a small beach and public lido. There are activities for all age groups. Local cricket, football & rugby clubs in Brightlingsea.

The Nearby Thorrington Mill Vineyard which hosts various wine and food events between May and late September. They also have a shop on site to buy local wine and produce.

There is a local bus service direct to Essex University, Colchester 6th form, Colchester Institute. This service will also give access to all of the schools in Lexden including both grammar schools.

Dog walks from the front door include, obviously your own field but more interesting, are Thorrington Wood, Alresford Creek & Thorrington Hall Ancient Woodland.

Within Easy Reach

The centre of Colchester and Clacton, with broader range and variety of national and boutique/independent shops, eateries and services are both within a 20 minute drive. Colchester famous for its Norman Castle and historic wall and churches, has a two cinemas and two theatres.

Access to A120 main trunk road via Frating within 10-12 minutes for access to Harwich and A12 north and south.

Dog walks within 10 minute drive include Brightlingsea sea wall, Martins Farm Country Park, Essex coast with various fabulous locations.

Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and Waitrose all deliver and are also only 20 minute drive away. There is also a Budgens in nearby Elmstead selling a superb selection of food and drink, so excellent homemade and local produce.

There is a direct bus route to Brightlingsea, Colchester City centre, Colchester Rail mainline North Station, Alresford & Wivenhoe train stations. To drive to the station. You are approximately 10 minutes to Wivenhoe station and 20 minutes to Colchester North station. Direct service to London Liverpool Street in approximately 75 minutes and less than an hour, at peak, respectively.

Clacton hospital with A&E is approximately a 20 minute drive

You are approximately 30 minute drive to the clean and safe beaches at Frinton on Sea. One hour and an hour and half to the beautiful Suffolk seaside resorts of Aldeburgh and Southwold respectively.

One hour to Stansted airport.

Disclaimer

Chewton Rose Estate Agents is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position. We make detailed enquiries of the seller to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.

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).

This Property£108,333 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £187,492 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
51 E
68 D

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
Underfloor 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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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 · available to 33% of premises

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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 School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    216
    Type
    Community school
  • Great Bentley Primary School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    258
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Millfields Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    217
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery2.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    653
    Type
    Community school
  • Elmstead Primary School3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    211
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Colne Community School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,289
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Colchester Academy4.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    879
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Thomas Lord Audley School5.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    940
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Lift Clacton6.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,466
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Colchester Royal Grammar School6.3 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,073
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Christian
    Gender
    Boys

* 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

Spar - Alresford, Alresford0.9 miles
Co-op Petrol Brightlingsea, Brightlingsea1.6 miles
Sainsbury's Samsons Road, Brightlingsea1.7 miles

GP surgery

Great Bentley Surgery2 miles

Pharmacy

The Green Pharmacy2 miles

Hospital

Capio Oaks Hospital6.7 miles

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

Alresford (Essex) Rail Station1.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Tenpenny Bridge34 metres

Typical drive times

Wivenhoe7 min · 3.4 miles
Brightlingsea7 min · 3.2 miles
Clacton-on-Sea15 min · 8.2 miles
Colchester (city)14 min · 7.3 miles

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

Flood Zone 3Higher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

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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