Parley Beams Farm, Stonehill, Earls Colne, Essex, CO6

A rare opportunity to become the new custodian and restore this truly beautiful GRADE II Listed, period home, dating back to circa 1351, with many period features, standing in a total of 15 acres including a lake, woods, orchard and lawns.

There are various out buildings and barns offering unique development potential for commercial or residential STPP.



Parley Beams Farm, Stonehill, Earls Colne, Essex
Guide Price: £2,200,000
Available as a Whole or in 3 Individual Lots
A Truly Rare Opportunity – Grade II Listed Historic Country Home with Development Potential, Set in 15 Acres (STS)
Welcome to Parley Beams Farm, a truly exceptional and historic Grade II Listed period property dating back to circa 1351, nestled within approx. 15 acres of glorious Essex countryside, including a private lake, ancient woodland, orchard, and established gardens. This landmark property offers the rare chance to restore a unique and characterful home to its former grandeur, with further development potential via various barns and outbuildings (STPP/Class Q).
This is an extraordinary opportunity for a discerning buyer to acquire a generational estate – whether as a whole or in lots – steeped in history and offering great potential .
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Available as a Whole - Guide Price: £2,200,000
Comprising the main house, barns, and surrounding land totaling approx. 15 acres (STS). Alternatively available in three separate lots:
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Lot 1: Parley Beams Farmhouse - Guide Price: £1,500,000
A Historic Farmhouse in Need of Restoration | Approx. 10 Acres (STS) | Lake | Garaging
This remarkable Grade II Listed farmhouse is believed to date from the 13th/14th century, with an attractive late 18th-century Suffolk brick façade. A stunning example of vernacular architecture, the property retains a wealth of original period features, including heavy oak beams, grand fireplaces, and wide-plank floors.
The property requires sympathetic restoration, offering an extraordinary blank canvas to create a truly outstanding family home in a beautiful, secluded setting.
Ground Floor Accommodation:
• Imposing wide front door opening to spacious Reception Hall
• Lounge: 7.24m x 4.36m (23’9” x 14’4”)
• Study: 2.32m x 4.52m (7’7” x 14’10”)
• Living Room: 4.29m x 8.25m (14’1” x 27’1”)
• Dining Room: 3.47m x 5.83m (11’4” x 19’2”)
• Separate WC
• Dining Area: 5.42m x 3.17m (17’9” x 10’9”)
• Farmhouse Kitchen: 5.42m x 4.51m (17’9” x 14’10”)
• Utility Room with pantry, WC and external access
First Floor Accommodation:
• 7 Bedrooms, including:
o Bedroom 1: 4.09m x 5.89m (13’5” x 19’4”)
o Bedroom 2: 3.59m x 2.97m (11’9” x 9’9”)
o Bedroom 3: 3.32m x 4.65m (10’11” x 15’3”)
o Bedroom 4: 4.01m x 5.93m (13’2” x 19’5”)
o Bedroom 5: 4.06m x 4.64m (13’4” x 15’3”)
o Bedroom 6: 2.83m x 4.68m (9’3” x 15’4”)
o Bedroom 7: 5.61m x 2.91m (18’5” x 9’7”)
• 4 Bathrooms, including 3 En Suites
Outside:
• Sweeping driveway with dual entrance
• Approx. 10 acres of grounds (STS) including:
o Extensive lawns and mature hedging
o Lake and pond
o Woodland and orchard
o Garaging and outbuildings
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Lot 2: Main Barns & 3.5 acres STS - Guide Price: £500,000

Development Opportunity (STPP) | Class Q Potential | Separate Gated Access
Accessed via a separate shared entrance from the road, the Main Barns and adjacent land present a fantastic opportunity for conversion to a single grand residence (STPP) under Class Q permitted development. The setting, outlook, and existing structure lend themselves beautifully to a high-end rural home. Alternatively they could be converted to another commercial use STPP.
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Lot 3: Roadside Barns - Guide Price: £200,000
Further Development Opportunity (STPP) | Class Q Potential for Two Dwellings
Also accessed via a separate shared entrance, these roadside barns offer scope for conversion (subject to planning) to a pair of semi-detached residential properties, complete with gardens and associated parking. Alternative they could be converted to another commercial use STPP.
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History & Heritage
Historical documentation provided by the current vendors reveals fascinating insights into the rich past of this home, reflecting its status as a significant historic property in the region.
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Summary
• Grade II Listed Farmhouse (circa 1351)
• Approx. 15 acres including lake, orchard, and woodland
• Multiple barns with development potential (STPP / Class Q)
• Available as a whole or in 3 lots
• Outstanding restoration project
• Located near Earls Colne, with good access to local amenities and countryside
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