4 bed detached house for sale

Barrow Hall Farmhouse, Barrow Hall Road, Little Wakering, Southend On Sea, Essex SS3

A magnificent period farmhouse set within approximately 7 acres of tranquil Essex countryside.

Steeped in history-once serving as a Manor House and Court House-Barrow Hall Farm is a rare blend of Grade II listed Georgian elegance and Tudor character. This part-moated estate offers a private, peaceful sanctuary with extensive equestrian facilities and multi-generational living potential.

The Residence - The main farmhouse features a wealth of period details, including exposed beams, historic masonry, and a cool cellar.

• Living Space: Three versatile reception rooms including a formal hall and a cosy study/craft room.

• Kitchen: A spacious, farmhouse-style kitchen supported by a dedicated laundry room and boot room.

• Bedrooms: Four generous double bedrooms; the principal suite includes a dressing room and ensuite.

• Potential: Lapsed planning permission (previously granted) for a two-storey rear extension offers future growth potential.

The Grounds & Outbuildings - The estate is designed for both grand entertaining and rural pursuits.

• The Annexe: Forming the double garage and complex featuring a vaulted games room, kitchenette, shower room, and mezzanine. Perfect for a home business, gym, or guest cottage.

• Equestrian & Storage: Secure lock-up barns, an large open-fronted barn (ideal for horse boxes/machinery), and stabling with 8 stalls. A useful aviary and potting sheds are a nice addition within the formal grounds.

• Land: Approx. 7 acres including formal gardens, a picturesque orchard crying out for those special events which deserve a marquee, and four sizable paddocks with a manage.

• Setting: A sweeping private driveway with extensive hard-standing for multiple vehicles.

Location & Lifestyle - Enjoy the silence of the countryside without the isolation.

• Commute: Reach London Fenchurch Street in ~55 mins via Thorpe Bay (2.8 miles) or Liverpool Street via Rochford.

• Leisure: Moments from elite sailing on the Rivers Roach and Crouch, and premier golf at Thorpe Hall.

• Education: Within easy reach of Thorpe Hall School, Alleyn Court Preparatory, and renowned local Grammars.

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Viewings are highly recommended to appreciate the scale and heritage of this estate.
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Please read on for a more detailed description.....

Garage and annexe complex...

The detached double garage and annexe has its own kitchenette, entertaining/games room with a beamed and vaulted ceiling, shower room/wc and a mezzanine floor chill-out space. This building could serve well as a home office, hobby room, Gym or Yoga relaxation and therapy space. The possibilities are endless and with the relevant permissions there is more than enough space to run a small business or Holiday Let from here. Equally, it could offer a great opportunity for multigeneration living arrangements.

The courtyard style garden to the side of the annexe is enclosed and serves as a lovely, sheltered seating and entertaining area with its water fountain and ornamental pond.

Outbuildings and paddocks...

The house stands on a plot measuring approximately 7-7.04 acres, subject to survey.

Barn near to the entrance and is secure/lockable. Extensive parking in the yards to both front and rear of this Barn leads through to the other outbuildings and access to the paddocks.

Open-fronted barn - could be used to store caravans, trailers, horse boxes, machinery etc. Also, ideal for the storage of hay and straw.

Part-enclosed barn area Forming part of the open-fronted barn it is the part-enclosed area currently split into a stabling block arrangement of 8 stalls.

The paddock at the rear of the stabling leads to the Manage and a further paddock. There are two further sizable paddocks.

The boundaries are visible by the tree/hedge lines and some post railings/fencing.

Whether the Barns and outbuildings can be converted or replaced with something more substantial in the future is for the local planners to consider, however, sites like this often offer huge potential subject to the necessary approvals of course.

What the owner says...

I have been the proud owner of this beautiful home for 23 years, having brought up my children here we have enjoyed our life in the countryside, and it will be a wrench to leave but unfortunately none of us are getting younger and it is now time to allow another family to take the reins. In years gone by we have had such fun in the house and gardens, hosting events on the lawn, adoring the bird aviaries, watching peacocks roam around, having the cats and dogs following us whilst we tendered to the garden and livestock. Many of our friends and associates from the village have used the barns for storage and stabling for their horses and it's been a pleasure being part of the community. Oh, and we have no onward chain to enable the sale to proceed so if a buyer wanted or needed to move relatively quickly, we can accommodate.

Setting and location...

Barrow Hall Road leads from Little Wakering towards the quaint villages of Stonebridge and Barling Magna. You'll be pleased to note that the house is not in the direct flight path for Southend Airport and therefore does not suffer from noise pollution meaning you can relax and enjoy the tranquillity of this beautiful countryside setting.

For the commute, Thorpe Bay, Southend Airport and Rochford's main line stations are your local choices. Thorpe Bay mainline station (C2C to Fenchurch Street) is approximately 2.8 miles away by car, about an 8 minute driving time and offers the Central London (Stratford) connection in about 55-60 minutes. Southend itself is approximately 5 miles away by car, whilst Southend Airport & Rochford, which also have a mainline station (C2C & Greater Anglia to Liverpool Street and connections to the Elizabeth Line) are approximately 4.2 miles away by car, that's about a 10 minute driving time.

For business or luxury travel, Southend Airport also offers a private Jet & helicopter service with the chopper' connection to Central London in approximately 12 minutes!

For the sailing enthusiast, there are numerous locations nearby that offer sailing, kayaking and canoeing recreational activities. The nearby River Roach and River Crouch are well known locally for their Marinas and Yacht clubs.

If Golf is your passion, then you won't go far wrong with a round or two at the Thorpe Hall Golf Club in Thorpe Bay. There's also the popular Garon's Park Golf complex nearby.

And if schooling is important to you then the very popular Alleyn Court Preparatory School and the Thorpe Hall School are about 1.5-2 miles away. There are day nurseries, primary and Academy schools all within easy and reasonable striking distance including Southchurch High School, Southend High School for girls & Cecil Jones Academy.

As you can see, being in the Essex countryside does not mean being isolated or inconvenienced!

Agent's note...

David Wiffen and his team from Ewemove Southend are proud to bring to the market such a wonderful home.

A few notes from David... We have not carried out a survey of the property or to measure the exact boundaries of the plot. Any measurements given are as a guide only and should not be relied upon for their accuracy. We have not tested any of the services to the property and outbuildings. We have not tested the heating or hot water systems. Any history quoted about the house has not been formally verified.

We are advised by the seller: That there is a private drainage system/cesspit; that there are no public footpaths that pass through or next to the the property: That the driveway is private and no other right of way is given to neighbouring properties apart from where they may require access to maintain their boundaries: That no services pass through any neighbouring property apart from the water source which is via a neighbouring farm; that the house has lpg heating/electric immersion; the lpg boiler was replaced in September 2024; external maintenance was undertaken earlier this year; some internal maintenance and upgrades were undertaken earlier this year.

Any interested party should carry out their own surveys and assessments to satisfy themselves.

Grade II Listed building Register Entry No: 1112600

Altering a Grade II Listed building requires Listed Building Consent from the local planning authority/conservation officer. Most changes that affect the building's character including internal and external alterations require this consent before starting any work.

Council Tax - Rochford District Council - Farmhouse Band G. Outbuilding/Annexe Band D.

EPC Rating to be confirmed.

The Aerial photographs have been provided by the seller and were taken a few years ago but deliver a good indication of the land and setting. Video created with the assistance of ai.

Planning permission...

We understand that there was once planning permission granted (2011-2015), but now lapsed, for a two-storey rear extension. Plans are available upon request.

Approximate room measurements...

House.

Hall refer to floor plan

Living room 5,53m x 4.83m

Dining room 5.51m x 4.95m

Sitting Room 5.03m x 2.80m

Study 2.52m x 2.05m

Kitchen 5.14m x 5.02m

Basement 5.34m x 4.75m

Landing refer to floor plan

Bedroom one 4.90m x 4.56m

Ensuite Dressing room 3.04m x 2.85m

Ensuite shower room refer to floor plan

Bedroom two 5.67m x 5.04m

Bedroom three 4.93m x 4.59m

Bedroom four 3.75m x 3.57m

Bathroom refer to floor plan

Garage.

Double garage 5.64m x 5.63m

Annexe.

Main Reception area 9.17m x 5.63m

Kitchenette refer to floor plan

Shower room -refer to floor plan

Mezzanine refer to floor plan

Outbuildings.

Measurements have not been taken of the outbuildings.

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Material information...

Tenure Type: Freehold

Ownership: Full

Council Tax Band: G & D

Construction Type: Brick under tiled roof

Sources of Heating: Lpg

Sources of Electricity supply: Mains

Sources of Water Supply: Mains, private

Primary Arrangement for Sewerage: Private cesspit

Broadband Connection: Current provider to be confirmed

Mobile Signal/Coverage: Data to be confirmed

Parking: Yes

Building Safety: Good

Listed Property: Yes

Restrictions: Listed status

Private Rights of Way: None

Public Rights of Way: None

Flooded in Last 5 Years: No

Sources of Risk: None

Flood Defences: None required

Planning Permission/Development Proposals: See previous note. No others known

Entrance Location: Front

Accessibility Measures: Internal stairs and external steps

Located on a Coalfield: Not known

Other Mining Related Activities: None known