Little Graces, Graces Lane, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, CM3

IN SUMMARY

Lot 1 - £1,000,000
Little Graces, Garaging, Carport, Outbuildings in all about 6.47 acres (2.617 Hectares) coloured orange on plan

Lot 2 - £1,250,000
Barn No.1 & Barn No.2 - 2 x Detached Residential Barn Conversions in all about 9.18 acres (3.716 ha) coloured blue on plan

Lot 3 - £600,000
Barn North Of Graces Farm in all about 13.94 acres (5.642ha) coloured yellow on plan
 

KEY FEATURES

- Highly sought after idyllic location, the property is offered for sale
by private treaty as a whole or up to three lots.

- This property provides an exciting opportunity for a discerning
purchaser, all situated in an unspoilt picturesque location nestled on the edge of the village of Little Baddow, great communication via road and rail from Chelmsford.

- A four bedroomed Grade II Listed house with domestic outbuildings,
garage and car port.

- Two further detached Barn Conversions (Barn No.1 & Barn No.2) one providing four bedrooms and the second three bedrooms.

- Detached Single Storey Barn with Planning Permission for a
three bedroomed home.

- About 31 acres, pasture, orchard and woodland.

- Long road frontage with three vehicular entrances.
 

LOCATION

Chelmsford 5.8 miles, Danbury 1.5 miles, Ingatestone 10.8 miles, Brentwood 16.8 miles, Stansted 20.5 miles, M25 (junction 28) 18.7 miles, A12 (junction 18) 2.5 miles, A130 5 miles Little Baddow is a highly desirable and thriving Essex village surrounded by beautiful protected woodlands and bordered to the north by the Chelmer and Blackwater navigation canal. Situated on one of the highest points in Essex, Little Graces lies 1.5 miles to the south of Danbury which provides a choice of shops including a Co-op and Tesco as well as other facilities such as a bank, surgery, dentist, delicatessen and an excellent range of traditional public houses. Little Graces is close to the renowned Elm Green Preparatory and Heathcote Schools in Little Baddow and Danbury respectively. Some 3 miles away towards Chelmsford, there is a park and ride providing a local transport service into Chelmsford City Centre and the railway station. Chelmsford provides a vibrant and cosmopolitan shopping Centre as well as an extensive range of shops, restaurants, recreational and leisure facilities with additional state and private schooling available. For the commuter, the city of Chelmsford, 6 miles west of Little Baddow, offers a fast mainline rail station with links to London (London Liverpool Street approximately 35 minutes). The new Great Eastern Beaulieu Park railway station will provide parking for over 700 cars and provide additional access to the railway with regular connections to London (approximately 40 minutes) and other destinations in East Anglia.  

SITUATION

Little Graces occupies a stunning, secluded position, with unspoilt countryside views and Ancient Woodlands. Graces Lane, being one of the most sought after locations in the village of Little Baddow. The village lies at the heart of the Chelmer Valley, which is a picturesque conservation area surrounded by a wealth of Essex Wildlife Trust and National Trust Woodland. The area surrounding the property will be of great appeal to the outdoor enthusiast with many bridleways, cycle ways and footpaths. The village is the home to a highly regarded Preparatory School (Elm Green) and has village halls, two churches, two attractive pubs (The Generals Arms and The Rodney) and its own sports ground, home to the local cricket club.  

DIRECTIONS

From the A12 London/East Coast Road take the A414 Maldon Road heading towards the village of Danbury, a left northerly turn into Riffhams Chase. After about 1 mile, turn left into Graces Lane whereupon Little Graces will be found on the right hand side of the road.  

INTRODUCTION

Little Graces standing in about 31 acres comprising a Grade II Listed, four bedroom detached house, a detached single storey 4 bedroom residential barn conversion and a second two storey detached three bedroomed residential barn conversion. There is a further barn with Planning Permission to convert into a three bedroomed single storey detached dwelling.

Little Graces offers various opportunities to potential purchasers and is offered for sale as a whole or up to three lots. 

GROUNDS

The grounds extend to approximately thirty one acres comprising formal gardens, orchards, woodlands and pasture. Access to Little Graces is through an electronically operated five bar gate with a sweeping shingle driveway leading to the double cart lodge and garage to the rear. A secondary gated driveway provides access to both of the barn conversions, (Barn No.1 & Barn No.2). The barn with planning permission for conversion benefits from an independent vehicular access point diagonally opposite Great Graces. The grounds associated with this barn conversion back onto an Ancient Woodland and are enclosed by post and rail fencing with some mature hedging. 

LOT 1

A Grade II Listed 17th Century/18th Century timber framed four bedroom house, altered and renovated in the 20th Century offering a wealth of period features. The windows are 20th Century casements with leaded lights, the roof is pitched and covered with tiles. The property is nicely set back from the road, approached from a gated gravelled driveway which swings round to the rear of the house where there is a Cart Lodge and ample parking. The house benefits from oil fired central heating.

The ground floor accommodation comprises:- three reception rooms, sun room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom and rear porch. On the first floor there are four bedrooms with a dressing area to the principal bedroom and a family bathroom with a separate WC.

The house offers great potential to a new owner to renovate, and subject to Local Authority consents provides scope for extension and remodelling.

GROUNDS

The private gravelled drive leads to the rear of the house providing parking/turning circle beyond which is a double open fronted Car Port, single timber garage to the side of which is a former vegetable garden, partly walled with a detached potting shed and greenhouse beyond which is a weather board clad Garden House. Beyond this area are numerous mature trees and established pasture.

To the front of the house is a wide exposed area of lawn.

6.47 acres (2.617 Hectares) of pasture/orchard. 

LOT 2

Comprising two detached residential barn conversions in all about 9.18 acres coloured blue on plan.

These two barn conversions (Barn No.1 & Barn No.2) are located west of Little Graces farmhouse, approached over an independent vehicular access from Graces Lane.

Barn No. 1 comprises a single storey barn conversion, constructed from timber frame walls, weatherboard clad externally under a pitched slated roof. The windows are double glazed, and the property is provided with oil fired central heating.

The spacious and light accommodation comprises a spectacular family/kitchen/living room, a treble aspect room with vaulted ceiling, central internal hall from which there is access to four double bedrooms and two bathrooms together with access through to a double integral garage. There are lovely views from this property over surrounding countryside and the grounds.

Barn No. 2 comprises a two storey timber framed property weatherboard clad externally under a slated roof, located adjacent to Barn No. 1. It is an independent residential dwelling but might be suitable for a home office and/or self-contained annex/guest accommodation/au pair accommodation (Barn No. 2 requires some modernisation/refurbishment).

The accommodation comprises a reception hall with staircase to first floor, a plant room and a cloakroom. From the hall there is access to a large kitchen/family/living room. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Within the ground floor accommodation approached independently is an office with kitchenette and cloakroom. Heating is via electric night storage heaters.

9.18 acres (3.716 ha) of pasture/orchard 

LOT 3

Barn with Planning Permission.

A former agricultural single storey storage building part open fronted with three bay enclosed storage areas in all about 13.94 acres coloured yellow on plan. Planning permission has recently been granted for the change of use of the structure to a single story residential 2 bedroom dwelling extending to approximately 1,347 sq ft (125m2) with two parking spaces.

The full planning details are available on the Chelmsford City Council website, planning reference is:- 23/01664/CUPAQ.  

PLANNING

Lot 1 - Little Graces Farmhouse
- Little Graces Farmhouse established C3 residential use.

Lot 2 - The Barn at Little Graces (Residential Barn Conversion x 2)
Barn No1: C3 residential use. Planning permission for this dwelling was granted by Chelmsford City Council on 8th February 2017, Application reference number 16/02049/FUL.

Barn No2: Barn number 2 exists from a change of use from existing
farmworkers accommodation to a single storey dwelling with internal alterations, granted by Chelmsford City Council on 20th July 2017 - Application reference number 17/01002/FUL.

Lot 3 - Barn North of Graces Farm
Prior approval for change of use of one agricultural building to a residential dwelling Class C3 (granted by Chelmsford City Council 7th December 2023 - subject to the development being completed within 3 years of the date of the decision - Application reference number 23/01664/CUPAQ. 

GENERAL

Local Authorities: Chelmsford City Council ); Essex County Council ) 

SERVICES

Oil-fired central heating
Private drainage
Mains water and electricity 

COUNCIL TAX BAND

Little Graces - Band G
Barn at Little Graces - Band G 

EPC

The Barn at Little Graces - C71 

CONDITION OF SALE

The successful purchaser will be required to enter into a condition within the contract to erect a wooden post and rail stock-proof fence along the western and part of the northern boundary within 8 weeks from completion (Lot 1 only) 

METHOD OF SALE

The property is being offered for sale by Private Treaty as a whole or up into three Lots. 

TENURE AND POSSESSION

The property is to be sold freehold with vacant. 

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Unless described in these sales particulars, all fixtures, fittings, and garden statuary are specifically excluded from the sale.  

TOWN AND COUTNRY PLANNING

The property is sold subject to any development plans, tree preservation orders, ancient monument orders and Town and Country schedules or other similar matters that may be or come into force. 

ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING

In accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, once an offer has been accepted, the Purchaser will be required to provide proof of identity and address prior to the instruction of solicitors. 

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment only with Sole Selling Agents, Nicholas Percival Ltd.

FAO: Thomas Noble / Max Copeland / Christopher Chambers

REF: C5934