Rainbow Acres, North Stifford
- Land size
- 6 acres
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Three Reception Rooms
- Approx. 6-acre plot
- 5-bedroom detached bungalow
- 2-bedroom self-contained annex
- Newly fitted kitchen with quartz worktops & larder
- New bathroom & stone flooring
- Solid oak doors throughout
- Orangery opening to landscaped garden
- Private gated driveway
- Extensive equestrian facilities: 11 brick-built stables 8 wooden stables Ménage & paddocks
Description
Rainbow Acres Exceptional 5 Bedroom Detached Bungalow with Annex Set in 6 Acres in North Stifford, Grays
Nestled within approximately six acres of picturesque rural land, Rainbow Acres presents a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully appointed five-bedroom detached bungalow, complete with a fully self-contained two-bedroom annex and outstanding equestrian facilities.
This impressive home has been thoughtfully upgraded throughout, featuring a stunning new kitchen fitted with premium quartz worktops, a spacious larder, and stylish finishes that create a true modern country kitchen. The property also benefits from a newly installed bathroom, elegant stone flooring, and solid oak doors throughout, adding warmth and quality to every room.
The accommodation is both generous and versatile, offering three well-proportioned reception rooms ideal for family living and entertaining. The large double bedrooms provide ample space and comfort, while the standout orangery floods the home with natural light and opens seamlessly onto a beautifully landscaped rear garden, perfect for enjoying the surrounding countryside.
Approached via a private gated driveway, the property ensures both privacy and security, with extensive parking available.
For equestrian enthusiasts, Rainbow Acres is exceptionally well-equipped, boasting 11 brick-built stables, 8 additional wooden stables, a well-maintained ménage, and multiple paddocks. The land backs directly onto a tranquil dyke and open rural countryside, offering scenic views and excellent riding opportunities.
The two-bedroom annex provides flexible accommodation, ideal for extended family, guests, or potential rental income.
Key Features:
Approx. 6-acre plot
5-bedroom detached bungalow
2-bedroom self-contained annex
Newly fitted kitchen with quartz worktops & larder
New bathroom & stone flooring
Solid oak doors throughout
Three reception rooms
Orangery opening to landscaped garden
Private gated driveway
Extensive equestrian facilities:
11 brick-built stables
8 wooden stables
Ménage & paddocks
Backing onto a dyke and open rural land
Rainbow Acres offers the perfect blend of refined country living and practical equestrian amenities an exceptional home in a truly idyllic setting.
Council Tax Band: E (Thurrock Council)
Tenure: Freehold
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-03-27
Price history
| Date | Change | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep 2026 | Reduced 7.4% (−£200,000) | £2,500,000 |
| Until 4 Sep 2026 | Asking price | £2,700,000 |
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 27 Equestrian listings in East Anglia (5+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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
- Gas Heating
- Broadband
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Mains
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway
- Garden
- Private Garden, Rear 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
27 Mbps
Standard (10-30 Mbps)
Suitable for
- Web & social
- Music streaming
- Standard video calls
Mobile signal
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
- Stifford Clays Primary School835 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 606
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Tudor Court Primary School996 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 653
- Type
- Academy converter
- Deneholm Primary School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 374
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 530
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Warren Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 445
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- William Edwards School0.7 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 984
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Hathaway Academy1 mileNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 586
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Grays Convent High School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 655
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Gender
- Girls
- Orsett Heath Academy1.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 699
- Type
- Free schools
- Harris Academy Chafford Hundred1.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,435
- Type
- Academy converter
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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. 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
Not at the pin: mapped about 80 metres away.
Planning map: Flood Zone 2, about 80 metres away.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 40 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.
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Ali & Co Property Services, Grays
23 Lodge Lane, Grays, RM17 5RY
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