Great Totham

A detached bungalow surrounded by open countryside boasting huge potential (stp), along with enviable equestrian facilities and 9.58 acres of grounds (stls)

What We Think at The Zoe Napier Group

This really is an equine dream, with first class facilities and represents a fabulous opportunity for the incoming buyer to put their own stamp on the property. Located in an enviable position at the end of a country lane surrounded by undulating countryside and woodland, the property offers optimum tranquillity and yet, is within easy access of an abundance of amenities, excellent schooling and transport links into London.

What the owners say

We have absolutely loved creating our equestrian dream at Northlands Farm. The equestrian facilities provide everything needed to keep our horses happy and healthy, whilst making our lives as easy as possible throughout the year. Obviously, as serious hobby equestrians, the vast majority of our time is spent in with our horses, but after nearly forty years here the time is now right to pass the baton onto the next family and for ease for the incoming buyer we will offer the property for sale with no onward chain.

History & Background

The property is believed to have been constructed in the 1950’s with later additions and comprises well-proportioned, versatile accommodation that includes a generous sitting room, dining room/ bedroom, study/ boot room, fitted kitchen, utility room, two double bedrooms and family bathroom.

Externally the secluded 9.58 acres grounds (stls) are glorious, with some wonderful views over the surrounding countryside/ woodland. The immediate rear gardens are private and screened offering a perfect spot for relaxing and entertaining family and friends, whilst the impressive equestrian facilities incorporate an impressive U – shape 9 stable block with adjoining yard, double detached garage and 40 x 20 manege. 

Setting & Location

The bungalow is situated at the end of a country lane that is accessible from Broad Street Green Road within the highly regarded village of Great Totham, a respectable, highly sought after Essex Village, south of the City of Colchester set between the village of Tiptree and the historic waterside town of Maldon. With two public houses, a village shop and post office, primary school, village hall and village cricket green. There is a real friendly village community, mixture of families, older and young couples and activities for all age groups. There are also three local farm shops all offering a range of local and fresh products, including sea food at the nearby Great Braxted Farm Shop.

For weekly shopping Tiptree or Maldon have a good selection of boutique shops and supermarkets, both within 4 miles. Maldon having the widest selection including Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Asda and Marks and Spencer 'Simply Food' Tiptree and Maldon both offer a variety of public houses, eateries and take-away facilities, doctors and dentists.

Great Totham is well known for the local primary school, which maintains a very high standard of education. Maldon, Witham or Tiptree offer a choice of secondary schools or private schooling at Maldon Court Prep School in Maldon. Great Totham does fall into the catchment for both Chelmsford Grammar Schools - KEGS and County High School for Girls, with local pickup bus services. There are also school buses to Colchester Royal Grammar School and the Girls High School. The Independent school at New Hall, Boreham is only a 20-minute journey by car.

The nearest railway stations are Witham or Kelvedon which have a fast and frequent service to London Liverpool Street. Witham being the primary choice, 15 minute maximum drive to the station, then 45 minutes to London Liverpool Street. Access to the A12 North and South is a 10-minute drive. The M25 is to the South-West with a journey time by road of approximately 40 minutes. Stansted Airport is approximately 45–50-minute drive.

The Accommodation

The entrance hallway is situated centrally within the inner sanctum of the property and seamlessly flows into the sitting room, a generous, bright and airy, triple aspect room that is perfectly positioned to provide a fabulous view over your equine companions in the nearby yard. The kitchen/ breakfast room is decorated with an array of timber units with workspace over, integral appliances, breakfast bar and adjoins the rear lobby where the utility/ cloakroom provides excellent additional storage space, whilst the family room/ study is situated in the rear elevation.

There are two double bedrooms situated in the East and West wings respectively, whilst the dining room is a good size room with an attractive bay window that enjoys splendid views over the formal grounds and could quiet conceivably be utilised as a third bedroom if required. 

Grounds & Equestrian Facilities

From the main road, an elongated driveway (that belongs to the property) provides access to a large shingle driveway that offers off street parking for numerous vehicles and a detached double garage. Gated access leads to the secluded formal rear grounds that are well screened via fenced boundaries and offer the perfect sanctuary to relax and unwind after a hard day’s work, whilst towards the rear of the plot is a five-bar gate that allows access to the impressive stabling complex, comprising seven 12 x 12 boxes, two 12 x 14 boxes, two tack rooms and a hay barn.

On the Northwest boundary of the grounds is a 40 x 20 manege that has cleverly been situated directly behind the formal grounds of the property and adjoins the remaining 9.58 acres (stls) that are currently divided into six separate paddocks. 

Agents Notes

• Our client has completed a Propertymark questionnaire/declaration for potential buyers to make an informed offer. Please request details from the sole selling agent.
• Northlands Farm owns the lane that approaches the property and the three neighbouring properties have an easement for access.
• Local Authority: Maldon
• We understand that a replacement roof was installed over the sitting room in 2015.

Services

Oil Fired Central Heating

Mains Water, Electricity & Drainage