An outstanding farmhouse set in an elevated position with far reaching views, several outbuildings and equestrian facilities to 11.69 acres

What We Say

It is rare to secure such a superb equestrian holding with extensive acreage in such a prime location. The property may offer excellent future potential for an additional dwelling to the frontage, in addition to the existing outbuildings, which could provide ancillary or leisure accommodation subject to the usual consents.

What The Owners Say

We have lived here for over 20 years, raising our three children in this wonderful home, which has allowed us to enjoy the outdoor life with our horses and a few sheep, bringing the joy of lambing each spring. We have carried out extensive renovations as well as creating the equestrian facilities, and we hope the next family will enjoy living here as much as we have.

History & Background

The property occupies a historic site, extending to 11.69 acres, with evidence of an original farmhouse dating back as early as the 14th century. The house that stands today benefits from not being a listed building, yet it retains the traditional features of a Victorian-style farmhouse, including good height ceilings and well-presented accommodation comprising four large double bedrooms, an en-suite and a family bathroom. The ground floor is designed for entertaining, with circular flow, providing two reception rooms, each enjoying elevated, far-reaching rural views, and both sharing a traditional double-sided log burner. The kitchen/breakfast room forms a generous family hub with a central island, along with service rooms to cater for outdoor life.

Outside is a substantial double garage with a pitched roof, offering potential for a first floor or mezzanine. Adjacent stands the detached former granary, ideal for conversion to a one-bedroom annexe, home office, gym or leisure room. The stable yard forms three sides and provides four stables, separate tack and feed rooms, a large hay store and a further workshop, adjoining a double-fronted cart lodge with three bays. To the rear is a professionally constructed 40 x 20 m manege with well-managed paddocks beyond, and a former piggery currently used for sheep.

Setting & Location

The property is situated on the edge of Margaretting village, between Ingatestone, Stock, and Galleywood, approximately 4.5 miles from the southern outskirts of Chelmsford. Brentwood lies a further 7.5 miles to the south, making this a highly sought-after location for access to excellent schools, including Widford Lodge,  New Hall, Brentwood School, and the Anglo European in Ingatestone.

This desirable location is also ideal for commuters, with rail services from Ingatestone or the Elizabeth Line at Shenfield, and the A12 just over a mile away. The farmhouse occupies an elevated position, offering far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. Footpaths and bridleways provide access to scenic locations such as Margaretting Tye, Stock, and Fryerning, with Ingatestone Saddlery Centre just a stone’s throw away and equestrian centres including Beechwood and Brook Farm within a 30-minute drive.

The property benefits from extensive road frontage with two separate gated entrances leading to a carriage-style drive. The buildings are all conveniently located close to the house, while the garden lies predominantly to the southwest to maximise sunshine. Parking is extensive, and three-phase electricity is also connected on-site.

Ground Floor Accommodation

An open entrance vestibule with front door leads to the spacious hall where there is open circular access through the reception rooms and kitchen, ideal for entertaining. The most frequently used entrance is via the stable door into the impressive size farmhouse kitchen/breakfast room with stylish units (with skirting heaters) and a mix of solid oak and Corian work surfaces. The central island also serves as a breakfast table for four. This is another bright dual aspect room overlooking the garden and stable yard. Appliances include twin ovens and an induction hob and an American style fridge freezer. Access leads to the good size utility/boot room with back door, a Butler sink, storage and boiler cupboard housing the recently installed (October 2025) boiler. There is also access to the ground floor cloakroom/w.c. The delightful sitting room with oak flooring is dual aspect benefiting from a box bay window with window seating to enjoy far reaching views over the countryside. A central chimney breast with a Portland stone fireplace provides a two-way fireplace recess housing a double ended log burner where arched access leads to the sitting room that also benefits from the same log burner. This room further benefits  from being dual aspect with views and features oak flooring with access back through to the reception hall.

First Floor Accommodation

Stairs rise to a spacious landing which accommodates an airing cupboard. Access leads to four generous sized double bedrooms, with dual aspects and wonderful views across rolling countryside to the south and the property’s own land. The main bedroom has its own stylish en suite shower room and there is a modern family bathroom. A door with staircase leads to an excellent loft area, boarded for storage and offering further potential to create an extra room, stp.

Outside

Adjacent to the house is a detached large double garage with high pitched roof. From inside you can see that there is plenty of eave’s space to potentially create a first-floor area (stp). Vehicle access is via two sets of double doors, and the garage further houses the solar panel batteries and equipment. The period brick detached granary is another excellent building. This lends itself for conversion to ancillary/leisure uses including a guest annexe stp and three phase electricity is connected. The stable yard and work shops area form three sides onto concrete and gravelled hardstand. The stables are quality Grand National Stables with rear windows, interconnecting grills and thick rubber matting. These consist of three 14 x 12 boxes and one 12 x 12 box (with split door for the little ones) with separate feed and rug stores. A large corner barn provides storage with additional double door access from the rear. Occupying the other corner is a large L shape workshop and double garage area that seamlessly adjoins the remaining three bay open cart lodges. A further small barn contains the original stabling where there are two large internal boxes and a further tack/feed room. The remaining outbuilding is an old piggery with runs which has been useful for lambing over recent years and could lend itself for kennelling or to offer a good footprint for a replacement building.

To the rear are particularly well-maintained paddocks, comprising a large hay meadow at the top and three large post and rail paddocks. Behind the stables lies the professionally constructed 40 x 20m manege with a sand/rubber and cushion topped ride.

The remaining areas include the garden on the southwest side with terrace, a productive orchard and fenced area containing the ground installed solar panels. At the front is a deep gravelled drive with two separate entrance gates and extensive parking for numerous vehicles, horseboxes and alike.

Agents Notes

• The property comprises four titles. EX405762 House with 8.30 acres. EX748229  Stable yard area 0.51 acres. EX744730 Meadow northwest of house 2.76 acres. EX679703 Two small parcels 0.12 acres. If obtaining a mortgage to purchase, please ensure to advise your mortgage representative or lender that the property has multiple titles as this may affect some lenders decisions.
• The private drainage system does not comply with modern legislation. The buyer is advised that they will be responsible for installing a modern Klargester-type system of a size that meets their needs. This has already been considered when setting the guide price.
• The current EPC was carried out prior to the new boiler being installed.
• Three phase electricity is connected to the granary. The solar panels substitute some of the electricity costs.
• Our client has completed a Propertymark questionnaire providing extended detail about their property which buyer may find helpful. This includes information on underpinning carried out in 1990 with the previous owners. Please request this from the selling agent.
• Most windows have been replaced with quality SEH BAC Windows.
• The property is fitted with a comprehensive security system with smoke bomb, connected to a reactive centre with cctv if activated.

Services

Mains Electricity (and Three Phase). Mains Water. Private Drainage. Oil Fired Heating.

 

EPC rating: D. Tenure: Freehold,