4 bedroom house

This is an excellent property with so much scope. It might even be possible to gain planning on one or two of the barns for conversion to residential subject to planning, but our clients are happy for the next owners to do as they please – whether develop or create greater equestrian facilities or even just enjoy the property as it is!

The land has been in my family since the 1960s and my uncle built the bungalow back in 1980, which we have since improved and largely extended from 2000 during our ownership. We no longer have dependents and are therefore ready to right-size and move away to enjoy our next chapter of life.

An exciting opportunity for a buyer seeking multi-use premises or for the opportunity to run a permissible business from home alongside the equestrian facilities, comprising a beautifully presented four-bedroom detached bungalow, set on a hillside with views across the rolling countryside with the Castle at Castle Hedingham on the horizon, whilst set within 8.6 acres. A separate wide concrete drive leads to the extensive yard areas and wide range of outbuildings of varying conditions. The immediately usable outbuildings extend to 7578 sq ft, providing exceptional workshop areas with storage, a pole barn, and a stable block with storage. There are the former piggery/livestock stalls and a dilapidated brick barn. Each offers the footprint for replacement buildings.

The property has never previously been for sale and since the smallholding with bungalow was first created (circa 1980), our clients always remember the 40 years+ uses as equestrian, a builders storage yard, electrical business storage, and beekeeping on a large scale. The uses should now hold historical rights, with no formal permissions. One or two of the barns might be suitable for future conversion to residential stp which the incoming buyer can take full benefit of any opportunities which may arise in this respect.

The equestrian facilities with extensive grazing provide 8 boxes – Two large horse stables and six pony-size stables. There are further areas to adapt for extra stabling or for use as storage and a groom’s room. Adjacent is a 40 x 20m manege which requires attention.

Harrow Cross is a small hamlet lying within and approximately 0.75 of a mile from Sible Hedingham High Street. The hamlet is set on a hilltop with surrounding rolling countryside with Hedingham Castle featuring on the horizon. The immediate area offers fabulous dog walking in the surrounding rural vicinity.

The property enjoys extensive road frontage onto open farmland and with views mainly to the northeast. The bungalow has its own private entrance with parking and separate access leading to the rear premises where there are the extensive outbuildings, a yard, and equestrian facilities. All set in 8.6 acres with the grazing set out to three main paddock areas.

There are local schools within Sible Hedingham including Hedingham School for senior and sixth form education (Ofsted rated as Good). The property is also close for the private schools in Gosfield.  The village offers good amenities including a doctor’s surgery, post office, local pubs/eateries, and grocery stores with Halstead Market Town also nearby. Halstead 4.2 miles * Braintree 8.7 miles* Haverhill 13 miles* Chelmsford City 21 miles* Cambridge 32 miles.

Agents Notes

1) The Property has two registered title deeds. EX666241 and EX784795

2) Our client has completed a Propertymark Questionnaire providing additional information for buyers. We further hold the Electrical and Boiler commissioning report.

3) The concrete drive is owned by the neighbouring property with a formal easement (right of access) up to the metal yard gates.

4) Historically (since at least 1980/40 + years) the yard and outbuildings have had mixed uses (with no formal permissions) including a builders storage yard, a piggery/smallholding, equestrian facilities, and Beekeeping

with honey productions.

5) There is a private scrap yard nearby which is so well screened, it can only be seen from an aerial view. The fact that the area has a history of mixed uses, might benefit the incoming buyer with their own

ideas/plans.

6) Council Tax Band E Braintree