Mope Lane, Wickham Bishops, Witham
- Land size
- 2.33 acres
Key Features
- Rural location in a highly exclusive road
- Wooded Gardens of 2.33 Acres
- Secured Gated Entry
- Planning Permission Granted
- 2.33 Acre Plot
- Close to Local Amenities
Description
Nestled in the tranquil surroundings of Mope Lane, Wickham Bishops, this exceptional 2.33-acre building plot offers a unique opportunity to create your dream country residence. With planning permission already secured, you can envision a home that harmonises with the natural beauty of the area, where the gentle sounds of a bubbling brook and the rustle of leaves in the forest provide a serene backdrop to daily life.
This exclusive land parcel is located adjacent to the prestigious Fernbrook Hall, ensuring a sense of privacy and security with its gated entry. The woodland grounds offer a picturesque setting, perfect for those who appreciate the charm of rural living while still being conveniently close to local amenities. The village of Wickham Bishops boasts essential shops and welcoming public houses, while the nearby market towns of Witham and Maldon provide a broader selection of retail options. For those seeking a more extensive shopping experience, the vibrant centres of Chelmsford are just a short drive away.
Situated on the western edge of the village, this plot is also in proximity to the Benton Hall Golf and Country Club, making it an ideal location for golf enthusiasts and those who enjoy outdoor activities. This land presents a rare chance to build a bespoke home in a highly sought-after area, where you can enjoy the beauty of nature and the comforts of village life. Embrace the opportunity to create a sanctuary that reflects your lifestyle and aspirations in this idyllic setting.
Please be aware that images of the property may have been digitally enhanced, edited, or staged using artificial intelligence, and may not reflect the current presentation or furnishings.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- H
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 28 Building Plots listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Electric Heating
- Broadband
- Cable Internet
- Sewerage
- Mains
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Ask Agent
- 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
52 Mbps
Superfast · available to 90% of premises
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
- Great Totham Primary School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 431
- Type
- Foundation school
- Howbridge Church of England Junior School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 356
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Howbridge Infant School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 7
- Pupils
- 265
- Type
- Foundation school
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 201
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Chipping Hill Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 421
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Lift Maltings1.6 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 787
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Lift New Rickstones2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,221
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Plume School3.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,789
- Type
- Academy converter
- Thurstable School4.6 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 932
- Type
- Academy converter
- Honywood School6.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 849
- 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
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
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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Shires Estate & Letting Agents, Halstead
17 High Street, Halstead, CO9 2AA
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