Little Ditches, London Road, Little Clacton, Essex, CO16
- Land size
- 1.75 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Extended 1920's five bedroom family home
- Impressive reception hall
- High ceilings
- Spacious sitting room
- Double glazed conservatory
- Dining room
- Farmhouse style kitchen/breakfast room
- Utility room
- Detached double garage
- Detached office/studio
Description
An extended 1920’s five bedroom detached family home nestled within grounds approx 1.75 acres offering a high degree of privacy. The property comes with detached office/studio and detached double garage. Further land available.
• Charming 1920s five-bedroom detached family home, sympathetically extended
• Set within a 1.75 -acre plot.
• Elegant reception hall with herringbone wood flooring and soaring high ceilings
• Spacious dual-aspect sitting room with multi-fuel fireplace
• Double-glazed conservatory for year-round enjoyment
• Bespoke farmhouse-style kitchen/breakfast room with triple Aga
• Separate dining room with box bay window and brick fireplace
• A further plot of over 8 acres available by separate negotiation
• Detached double garage and versatile detached office/studio
• Extensive driveway with parking for multiple vehicles
• Peaceful semi-rural setting in Little Clacton, close to amenities and transport links
Welcome to Little Ditches, an extended 1920s detached family home offering a rare blend of period charm, modern comfort, and grounds of approximately 1.75 acres. Nestled in the village of Little Clacton, this property promises privacy, space, and endless possibilities for family living or those seeking a rural retreat. For equestrian enthusiasts a further plot of just over 8 acres is available by separate negotiation
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Step through the attractive storm porch into a grand reception hall, where herringbone wood flooring and high ceilings set a tone of elegance. The light-filled, dual-aspect sitting room features a cozy multi-fuel fireplace and opens to a double-glazed conservatory, perfect for relaxing with garden views. The heart of the home is the bespoke farmhouse-style kitchen/breakfast room, equipped with a triple Aga, ample storage, and space for family gatherings. Adjacent, a practical utility room with cloakroom/WC and a formal dining room with a box bay window and brick fireplace complete this level, blending style and functionality.
First Floor
A spacious landing leads to five well-proportioned bedrooms, ideal for families or guests. The principal bedroom boasts a dressing room and modern en-suite shower, while a contemporary family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms. High ceilings throughout enhance the sense of space and character.
Outside
Set back from London Road with two private access points, the property offers exceptional privacy. An extensive driveway provides parking for numerous vehicles, complemented by a detached double garage for storage or vehicles. A versatile detached office/studio is ideal for remote working, creative pursuits, or a potential annexe (subject to planning). The property is offered with a 1.75-acre plot surrounded by picturesque countryside. A further plot of just over 8 acres could offer a blank canvas for equestrian facilities, landscaping, or leisure, with existing overage provisions (please contact our office for details).
Location
Little Ditches enjoys a leafy green setting in Little Clacton, just 1.8 miles from Weeley and Thorpe-le-Soken railway stations (serving the Great Eastern Mainline via branch line). Local amenities, including three general stores and a supermarket, are within easy reach, while the vibrant coastal town of Clacton-on-Sea (4 miles) offers shops, restaurants, and sandy beaches. With countryside walks, excellent schools, and strong transport links nearby, this location balances rural charm with connectivity.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,169 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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- Private Rights of Way
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Parking
- Private Parking
- Garden
- Garden
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
5.5 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 80% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Engaines Primary School and Nursery591 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 324
- Type
- Foundation school
- Cann Hall Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 415
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Burrsville Infant Academy1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Pupils
- 174
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Great Clacton Church of England Junior School1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 254
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- White Hall Academy and Nursery1.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 670
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
Secondary
- Lift Clacton1.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,466
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Clacton County High School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,886
- Type
- Academy converter
- Lift Tendring5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,464
- Type
- Academy converter
- Colne Community School5.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,289
- Type
- Academy converter
- Harwich and Dovercourt High School9.2 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,075
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
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.
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Getting Around
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
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- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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