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5 bedroom detached house for sale

Old Heath Road, Southminster, Essex, CM0

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Approved Planning
  • Land
  • Field Views
  • Off Street Parking

Description

Set within approximately 1.3 acres of versatile grounds, this substantial country residence presents a rare combination of immediate comfort, long-term growth potential, and energy independence. Offering an adaptable 5–6 bedroom layout, extensive solar infrastructure, and full planning permission for significant expansion, the property represents both a refined family home and a future-proofed investment.

Headline Features
Energy Abundance
The property is equipped with a substantial 40-panel solar array and EV charging point, providing a high level of energy autonomy. Surplus generation delivers consistent annual income, supporting a sustainable and cost-efficient lifestyle.

Vast 1.3-Acre Plot
The land is intelligently divided between a 0.3-acre residential plot—complete with cabin and double garage—and a 1-acre agricultural paddock, ideal for equestrian use, grazing, or lifestyle farming.

Planning Certainty
Sold with full planning permission in place, the property benefits from a clear, pre-approved route to significantly increase the overall footprint. This removes the usual uncertainty and delay associated with architectural and planning processes.

Flexible 5–6 Bedroom Accommodation
The existing 2,077 sq. ft. layout includes a versatile ground-floor study and WC wing, readily adaptable as an accessible guest suite or sixth bedroom if required.

The Residence
Designed for family life and entertaining, the home flows naturally around the traditional oil-fired AGA, which forms the warm and social heart of the ground floor.

Principal Suites & Bedrooms
Master Suite:
4.76m × 3.97m (15'7" × 13'0")
A commanding retreat accommodating a Super King-size bed, with a private en-suite bathroom.

Guest Suite Two:
3.93m × 3.83m (12'11" × 12'7")
A spacious second en-suite bedroom, comfortably housing a King-size bed.

Bedrooms Three, Four & Five:
All generous double bedrooms (for example, Bedroom Three measures 4.00m × 3.70m), with approved plans for dormer windows to enhance natural light and headroom.

Living & Entertaining Spaces
Grand Lounge:
7.20m × 4.50m (23'7" × 14'9")
A striking triple-aspect reception room, flooded with natural light and ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.

Kitchen & Dining:
A practical kitchen (4.89m × 2.35m) flows seamlessly into a formal dining room (3.86m × 3.00m), creating a sociable and functional heart to the home.

Additional Reception Areas:
A dedicated study (3.00m × 2.60m) and a substantial playroom (4.98m × 3.98m) offer excellent flexibility for home working, leisure, or multigenerational living.

Unlocking the Future: The Planning Advantage
A key differentiator of this property is the rare level of planning clarity. Approved proposals allow the internal area to expand to approximately 3,300+ sq. ft., including:

A 3-metre rear extension with partial double-storey element

Dormer windows creating full-height, luxury first-floor suites

A double-storey, double garage to the side of the property

Permitted large single-storey outbuilding and garage enhancement

This creates a stress-free blueprint for transforming the home into a significantly larger, bespoke country residence.

Grounds & Location
Outdoor Living
A beautifully fenced inner courtyard provides a secure and private environment for children and pets, complemented by a dedicated hot-tub area for relaxation and entertaining.

Equestrian & Lifestyle Potential
The 1-acre agricultural paddock offers excellent scope for grazing, stables, or simply enjoying open space and a closer connection with nature.

Connectivity
Southminster and Burnham-on-Crouch stations are approximately a five-minute drive, with regular services to London Liverpool Street in around 1 hour 10 minutes.

Old Heath Road is one of the Dengies most lionized locations; a hidden gem tucked between Southminster and Burnham-on-Crouch! The convenient location to both key Town's give the property a wealth of amenity options on it's doorstep. Both locations are accessible in a 5 minute drive, or via public footpaths. As well as a variety of shops, restaurants, and public houses both areas also offer train stations with links into London Liverpool Street, and an excellent choice of Secondary and Primary schools.

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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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About Bairstow Eves, Burnham on Crouch

20 Station Road, Burnham on Crouch, Essex, CM0 8BQ
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With an extensive and vibrant history, Bairstow Eves has fast become an icon of professionalism in the UK property market. With our distinct red and black branding, Bairstow Eves is instantly recognised and trusted as a leading agent with an establish heritage and the backing of a wider network within Countrywide.

Whether you are looking to sell property, buy a new home, find a tenant or locate your perfect rental pad, we will endeavour to assist with your property objectives in the manner best suited to you.

Alongside cross promotion through our extensive branch network, we also make sure that your property will be proactively marketed through a wide variety of mediums. As well as being effectively promoted online on a number of major property websites and portals, we will create high quality promotional materials for your property. Using local press, canvassing and direct marketing, we will make it our mission to find the right buyer or tenant for you.

As part of Countrywide, the UK's largest property group, we are also in the privileged position of being able to promote your property on a national scale and generate enquiries from buyers and tenants across the UK.

We offer a FREE no-obligation market appraisal service. A member of our professional team will assess your property and evaluate its worth. Our representatives can provide up to date local information that can help you make an informed decision regarding your sale or let.

BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH BRANCH

Burnham on Crouch is a riverside town situated approximately twenty miles from Chelmsford and benefits from its own railway station with mainline links to London Liverpool Street. The town boasts excellent sailing facilities, two screen cinema and its own multi leisure centre. There are two primary schools, a high school and technology college which provide education for 4-18 year olds.

Our office is easily found next to the Post Office and covers all surrounding villages within the Dengie area.

If you'd like to find out how Bairstow Eves can help you achieve a successful property transaction pop into your local branch, send us an email or give us a call. We would love to hear from you.

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