Land for sale

Lot 1 | Woodhatch Farm, Tawney Common, Epping, Essex CM16

Lot 1 Woodhatch Farm comprises a rural holding extending to 23.07 acres, centred around a traditional farmstead with a detached farmhouse, a converted barn, two cottages and farm buildings.

Description
woodhatch farm

For sale by private treaty either as a whole or in 2 Lots

Lot 1: Woodhatch farmhouse, barn, robin’s nest & farm cottage in 23.07 acres (shaded blue on the sale plan)
Woodhatch farmhouse


Occupying an attractive position within the heart of Woodhatch Farm, the farmhouse is surrounded by established gardens and grounds that provide a picturesque setting and far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside. Extending to approximately 444 sqm, the house offers substantial accommodation arranged over two floors. From the reception hall, the accommodation flows naturally through a series of well-proportioned reception rooms. The drawing room provides an elegant principal living space, enjoying a pleasant outlook over the gardens and offering ample space for both entertaining and everyday family life. The dining room sits adjacent, creating a formal setting for family meals and larger gatherings, while the separate sitting room offers a comfortable and more intimate retreat.

Continuing through the house, the kitchen/breakfast room serves as the focal point of everyday family life, combining a well-equipped kitchen with space for informal dining and gathering. A separate utility room provides practical ancillary space, while the adjoining garden room offers a bright and versatile area with direct access to the surrounding gardens. A particular highlight of the property is the indoor swimming pool complex. The pool hall itself is an impressive space, characterised by its vaulted ceiling and exposed roof structure. The pool is complemented by a dedicated changing room with shower facilities. The pool complex is further enhanced by an adjoining bar and seating area, providing an ideal space for entertaining family and guests. Buyers should note that the swimming pool pump/filtration system requires renovation prior to use. Upstairs, the principal bedroom suite serves as a private retreat, benefitting from an ensuite bathroom. Four further bedrooms provide comfortable family and guest accommodation, served by additional bath and shower rooms. Many of the rooms enjoy attractive views across the gardens, ponds and surrounding countryside.

Outside, the established grounds provide an attractive setting for the house, with areas of lawn interspersed with mature trees, ornamental planting and water features. A greenhouse and a series of ponds add further interest to the landscape, while the gardens transition naturally into the wider farmland and grounds beyond.
Barn


The Barn is an impressive Grade II Listed converted agricultural building centred around a spectacular double-height hall, where exposed oak timbers, vaulted ceilings and glazed elevations showcase the scale and character of the original structure. The barn provides ancillary accommodation to the main farmhouse.

Robin’s nest

Connected to a triple garage and the adjacent barn, Robin’s Nest is a charming Grade II Listed barn conversion which was converted 20 years ago, extending to approximately 102 sqm, arranged over two floors and offering well-balanced accommodation throughout, benefiting from underfloor heating.
Farm cottage


Farm Cottage is a detached cottage extending to approximately 131 sqm and offers well-proportioned accommodation arranged over a single floor. The accommodation includes a spacious sitting room, kitchen and dining area, together with a striking orangery that provides an additional reception space and enjoys views over the surrounding grounds. The principal bedroom benefits from ensuite facilities, while bedroom 2 is served by a family bathroom.

Lot 2: Land and farm buildings in 137.49 acres (shaded pink on the sale plan)

Lot 2 extends to 137.49 acres. The majority of the land is permanent pasture over-sown with herbs and legumes to form an established grazing surface. The farm has been used in recent years as a sheep farm. Three fields are temporary pasture, having been in a crop rotation comprising brassica fodder crop, grass, legume and herbage leys, producing livestock feed. A full cropping schedule is available upon request. The land is registered as a mixture of Grade 2 & Grade 3 on the Land Classification Series of England and Wales and is of the Hanslope soil series being slowly permeable non-calcareous and calcareous clayey soils. Included in the sale of Lot 2 are two modern farm buildings, both comprising steel portal frame construction with a concrete base and Yorkshire boarding. Whilst currently primarily used for livestock housing, these buildings could lend themselves suitable for commercial use (STPP).

Location
situation & location Woodhatch Farm occupies an exceptionally accessible location close to both the M11 and M25, whilst being situated in a tranquil rural setting. The situation of the farm offers a private setting in open countryside with far reaching panoramic countryside views. Tawney Common is an idyllic hamlet with a range of traditional properties, including a popular local pub. The property is well-located for access to Central London and the M25. The market town of Epping, and Loughton provide a comprehensive range of day-to-day amenities, including supermarkets, independent and boutique shops, cafés and restaurants. Transport connections are considered a particular benefit. Regular Central Line London Underground rail services to London Liverpool Street are available from Epping, Theydon Bois and Loughton, making the location ideal for commuters. The area is well-served by a range of highly regarded state and independent educational establishments. Notable independent schools include Felsted School, Haileybury, Bancroft’s, Chigwell School, New Hall School, Bishop’s Stortford College, St Edmund’s College and King Edward VI Grammar School.

Acreage:
23.07 Acres

Directions
postcode: CM16 7PU

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