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Guide Price£700,000

Station Road, Wrabness

Land size
1 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • GUIDE PRICE £700,000 - £720,000
  • SET IN A PLOT APPROACHING 1 ACRE
  • SITTING ROOM WITH INGLENOOK
  • FIRST FLOOR BALCONY WITH RIVER AND FARMLAND VIEWS
  • THREE/FOUR BEDROOMS, EN-SUITE AND FAMILY BATHROOM
  • UTILITY ROOM, CONSERVATORY & DINING ROOM
  • SINGLE GARAGE, DOUBLE GARAGE AND VARIOUS WORKSHOPS & OUTBUILDINGS
  • ELECTRIC GATED DRIVEWAY
  • STUNNING GARDENS INCLUDING SUNKEN GARDEN AND MANMADE STREAM
  • VIEWING ESSENTIAL

Description

Set within a beautifully landscaped plot approaching one acre, this substantial 3/4 bedroom detached home offers a rare combination of space, character, and breathtaking surroundings. Enjoying an elevated position with views across open farmland and the nearby river Stour, the property presents a unique opportunity for those seeking privacy, charm, and lifestyle.

The accommodation is generous and well-planned, featuring a welcoming sitting room with an impressive inglenook fireplace, a formal dining room or potential additional bedroom, bright conservatory, and a practical utility room with additional cloakroom. There are three well-proportioned bedrooms, one being en-suite, family bathroom, and a first-floor balcony offering panoramic views of the river and countryside beyond a perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee or evening sunset.

Externally, the property is equally impressive. The electric gated driveway leads to both a single and double garage, accompanied by a range of workshops and outbuildings ideal for hobbyists, storage, or business use. The gardens are a true highlight, meticulously designed to include a sunken garden, manmade stream, and a variety of secluded seating areas that showcase the peaceful setting.

This is a truly remarkable home that needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. Viewing is essential to experience the lifestyle and setting on offer.

Guide Price £700,000 - £720,000

Property Setting:

Set on the idyllic banks of the Stour Estuary, Wrabness is a sought-after coastal village offering a peaceful, picturesque lifestyle with a strong sense of community and natural beauty. Surrounded by unspoilt countryside and shoreline, the village is home to the Wrabness Nature Reserve popular with walkers, birdwatchers and those seeking a slower pace of life.

Wrabness boasts a charming village feel, complete with a local community shop, train station with direct links to Harwich and Manningtree (connecting to London Liverpool Street), and the celebrated ‘House for Essex’ by artist Grayson Perry a unique architectural landmark that draws visitors from far and wide.

Despite its tranquil setting, Wrabness is well connected. The historic market town of Manningtree is just a short drive away, offering a range of shops, eateries and amenities, along with fast rail services to London, making the village a perfect choice for commuters, weekenders or anyone looking to enjoy coastal living with convenience.

Combining estuary views, countryside walks, and a true sense of escape, Wrabness is a hidden gem on the Essex coast ideal for those seeking a lifestyle rooted in nature, creativity, and calm.

Important Information:
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax - Band E
Services Connected - Mains Electric/Mains Water/Mains Drainage
Heating - Oil boiler via radiators
Telephone & Broadband - 02/EE/Three are available
Broadband - Ultrafast broadband is available

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-03-24

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,142 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£700,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £381,053 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
52 E
71 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good LimitedO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Limited None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Wix and Wrabness Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    117
    Type
    Community school
  • Bradfield Primary School2.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    111
    Type
    Community school
  • All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    100
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Stutton Church of England Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    76
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey2.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    130
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Holbrook Academy3.6 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    584
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Harwich and Dovercourt High School4.3 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,075
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Manningtree High School4.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    908
    Type
    Academy converter
  • East Bergholt High School6.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    902
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ipswich Academy6.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    981
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Holbrook Foodstore, Holbrook, Suffolk3.4 miles
Tesco Harwich Express, Harwich3.5 miles
Co-op Fronks Road Foodstore, Harwich4.1 miles

GP surgery

Harewood Surgery2.5 miles

Pharmacy

Oakley Pharmacy3.5 miles

Hospital

Harwich & District Hospital4.2 miles

Green space

Playing Field732 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Wrabness Rail Station724 metres

Nearest bus stop

Wheatsheaf Lane762 metres

Typical drive times

Harwich11 min · 7.2 miles
Manningtree9 min · 5.2 miles
Frinton-on-Sea19 min · 11 miles
Colchester (city)26 min · 16 miles
Walton-on-the-Naze19 min · 11 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. The map pin for this listing is approximate, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Medium to low risk (1 in 100 to 1 in 1000)

Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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