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Church Lane, White Roding, Dunmow, Essex

Land size
2.5 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Four Double Bedroom Detached Thatched Cottage
  • Grade II Listed
  • Approximately Two And A Half Acres
  • Driveway Parking For Multiple Vehicles
  • Established Gardens & Paddocking
  • Two Receptions & Conservatory
  • Kitchen/Breakfast Room & Utility Room
  • Shower Room, Bathroom & En-Suite
  • A Wealth Of Period Features Throughout
  • Uninterrupted Countryside Views

Description

***No Onward Chain*** Set within approximately two and a half acres in the peaceful village of White Roding, this impressive four-bedroom detached Grade II listed thatched cottage is steeped in history, formerly serving as the village school, and retains a wealth of charming period features throughout. Church Cottage enjoys a wonderful rural setting with far-reaching, uninterrupted countryside views, beautifully maintained gardens, ample driveway parking and an abundance of character both inside and out. The ground floor accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hall, living room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory, utility room, two double bedrooms and a shower room. To the first floor are two further double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite facilities, alongside a family bathroom.

Entrance Hall - Accessed via a partly glazed single door leading to:- Tiled flooring, built-in storage cupboard, doors to.

Utility Room - 1.99 x 1.82 (6'6" x 5'11") - Window to rear aspect, base level units with inset sink & drainer units, space for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, heated towel rail, power points, tiled flooring.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 7.57 x 4.77 (24'10" x 15'7") - Windows to multiple aspects, Plain English bespoke kitchen with base and eye level units with Granite working surfaces over, inset sink with mixer taps, AGA, integrated dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer, tiled flooring, radiator, power points, inset spotlights, stairs rising to the first floor landing, opening to inner hallway, door to dining room, French doors leading to the rear garden, French doors to.

Conservatory - 4.55 x 4.55 (14'11" x 14'11") - Windows to multiple aspects, two sets of French doors leading to side aspect, ceiling mounted fan, power points, tiled flooring, radiator.

Dining Room - 4.05 x 3.6 (13'3" x 11'9") - Solid Oak door to front aspect, two Gothic style window to front aspect, feature fireplace, built-in storage cupboard, radiator, power points, door to bedroom four, door to.

Living Room - 6.89 x 4.87 (22'7" x 15'11") - Gothic style window to multiple aspects, additional window to rear aspect, feature fireplace with inset wood burning stove, semi-vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers, two radiators, power points, door to entrance hall

Inner Hallway - Window to rear aspect, doors to.

Bedroom Three - 4.7 x 3.81 (15'5" x 12'5") - Gothic style feature window to side aspect, additional windows to multiple aspects, two radiators, power points, semi-vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers.

Bedroom Four - 3.75 x 2.96 (12'3" x 9'8") - Gothic style window to front aspect, radiator, power points, part wood panelled walls.

Shower Room - Opaque window to side aspect, walk-in shower with concealed taps & glass enclosure, wash hand basin with vanity unit below, W.C, heated towel rail, inset spotlights, extractor fan.

First Floor Landing - Window to side aspect, exposed timbers, doors to.

Principal Bedroom - 3.85 x 3.79 (12'7" x 12'5") - Windows to multiple aspects, radiator, power points, exposed timbers, door to.

En-Suite - Enclosed shower with glass enclosure, wash hand basin with vanity unit below, W.C, heated towel rail, inset spotlights, extractor fan, part tiled walls, exposed timber.

Bedroom Two - 4.15 x 3.61 (13'7" x 11'10") - Window to rear aspect, a range of built-in wardrobes, radiator, power points.

Family Bathroom - Window to side aspect, enclosed bath with concealed mixer taps, separate shower over with glass enclosure, wash hand basin with vanity unit below, heated towel rail, exposed timber.

Grounds - To the rear of the property is a wraparound patio area with formal lawns and a variety of mature shrubs and trees. Openings provide access to the adjoining a woodland area and paddocking, enjoying breathtaking views over the surrounding farmland. The garden is fully enclosed by fencing and mature hedging, with side access granted via a timber gate.

The property further benefits from driveway parking for multiple vehicles. In total, the plot measures approximately two and a half acres.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-05-19

Market Value Analysis

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

This Property£400,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £381,053 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
Full Fibre (FTTP)
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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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 · available to 95% of premises

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

  • Rodings Primary School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    293
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    92
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak2.3 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    49
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Hatfield Heath Primary School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    210
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    62
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Leventhorpe5.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,463
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Ongar Academy5.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    467
    Type
    Free schools
  • Mark Hall Academy5.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    867
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Bishop's Stortford High School6.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,279
    Type
    Foundation school
    Gender
    Boys
  • The Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College6.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,508
    Type
    Academy converter
    Gender
    Girls

* 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 Hatfield Heath, Hatfield Heath2.7 miles
Morrisons Daily Sawbridgeworth Bell Street, Sawbridgeworth5.1 miles
Tesco Takeley, Takeley5.2 miles

GP surgery

The Eden Surgeries2.9 miles

Pharmacy

Yogi Pharmacy5 miles

Hospital

Capio Rivers Hospital5.9 miles

Green space

Playing Field380 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

Sawbridgeworth Rail Station4.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

The Black Horse301 metres

Typical drive times

Great Dunmow14 min · 8.6 miles
Chipping Ongar12 min · 7.8 miles
Sawbridgeworth11 min · 5.8 miles
Chelmsford (city)19 min · 12 miles
Bishop's Stortford16 min · 8 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. 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

High risk (1 in 30)

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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