Great Maplestead

Two Parcels of Land have become available as a whole or can be purchased as Lot 1 (27.5 acres) and Lot 2 (14.4) acres respectively – situated in an idyllic spot on the Essex/Suffolk Border.

What We Say at The Zoe Napier Group

Finding parcels of land can be a rarity these days, especially beautifully undulating land set onto the edge of the Colne Valley's scenic landscape. The guide prices are realistically set to attract interest and could offer a great opportunity for hobby farmers or for those with equestrian interests where there is the potential to gain equestrian facilities subject to planning permission. Zoe has first hand experience of the excellent hacking in the area.

What The Owners Say

We purchased the land for our rare breed pedigree sheep. Circumstantially our business plans have altered, and the land is surplus to requirements. However, we did achieve the renewal of planning through appeal, for a large barn on Lot 1. This has recently expired, and we will not renew ourselves as the buyer may want differing permissions to apply for themselves.

LOT 1

A BLOCK OF 27.5 ACRES (11.12 HA) OF AGRICULTURAL/GRAZING LAND WITH HARDSTAND ACCESS, TOP GATED ACCESS & FORMER (EXPIRED) PLANNING FOR AN AGRICULTURAL BARN. £10,546 per acre for larger parcels.

LOT 2

A BLOCK OF 14.4 ACRES (5.82 HA) OF AGRICULTURAL GRAZING LAND WITH SEPARATE GATED ACCESS AND GLORIOUS VIEWS. £12,500 per acre for smaller parcels.

Situated in an enviable rural position approximately 3 miles to the Northwest of Halstead on the Essex/Suffolk border within an area of glorious rolling countryside.

The undulating land is in Purls Hill (opposite the entrance to Barretts Hall CO9 2QX) in a picturesque location on the periphery of Great Maplestead village.

LOT 1 Plans were passed (now expired) for a 465 sq m general purpose agricultural building (appeal expired 2024). REF:  APP/Z1510/W/21/3273737. The block of land is to be sold unconditionally of planning which is also reflected in the guide price.

Either Lot could further suit those with equestrian interests, subject to usual permissions, where there is exceptional hacking in the general area offering wonderful scenic routes and bridleways.

Agents Notes:

        I.            Registered Title EX834639 To be sold in part if the land is split as detailed

      II.            The land is classified as agricultural land. Equestrian users may require permission for a change of use, albeit grazing for some horse categories is permitted. Equestrian facilities will require planning permission.

    III.            The land is classified as Grade 3 – good to moderate quality

    IV.            If the land is split the buyer will be responsible for the new center boundary fencing.

      V.            Services. Mains water is accessed from two parts of the land. The water is not currently metered. The buyer/s are responsible for connection and meters (if considered necessary).

    VI.            Electricity is not connected but utility/electrical poles are located nearby and/or on the land depending upon which Lot is of interest.