Wayside, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, CM3
- Land size
- 0.72 acres
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Bungalow (initially two) circa 3150 sq ft foot print
- Potential building plot on 0.72 acre plot
- Property has two highway entrances
- Seven bedrooms, 3 reception rooms
- 3 Bathrooms plus cloakroom wc
- Potential developement for one or more properties STPP and required approvals
- Offered for sale with no onward chain
- Desirable location
- Access to village centre, amenities and surrounding woodland
- All mains services available
Description
This substantial detached bungalow is set in a highly desirable location providing direct access into Essex Wildlife Trust managed woodland and nature reserve. This exceptional plot extends to approximately 0.72 acres and provides excellent potential for a replacement dwelling or redevelopment into more than one property subject to necessary planning consents.
ACCOMMODATION
The current property was originally two bungalows and provides an overall internal square footage of around 3150 ft sq comprising seven bedrooms, three reception rooms, three conservatories, two kitchens one with a utility space, three bathrooms plus a cloakroom. Externally the extensive gardens wrap around the property with highways access from both sides of the property. There is a large gravel parking area, lawns, shrub beds, as well as mature trees and a small pond. There is also a detached garage that is in a state of disrepair.
Danbury Ridge Nature Reserve and woodland is maintained by Essex Wildlife Trust and borders part of the property with direct access provided via two separate gates.
SERVICES
Mains services are available
LOCATION
Situated within the highly sought-after areas of Little Baddow, this property enjoys a superb balance of village charm and accessibility. The area is renowned for its picturesque surroundings, strong community feel and excellent amenities. Danbury village centre is within walking distance and offers a range of everyday facilities including village shops, a Co-op supermarket, cafés, traditional pubs, a pharmacy and local services.
The whole area is particularly known for its outstanding natural beauty, with Danbury Country Park, Lingwood Common and Heather Hills all close by, offering extensive woodland walks, open heathland and nature trails. The nearby River Chelmer and surrounding countryside further enhance the outdoor lifestyle appeal. Chelmsford city centre is approximately 5–6 miles away, providing a wide range of shopping, dining and leisure facilities, along with a mainline railway station offering fast and frequent services to London Liverpool Street in around 35 minutes. Road links via the A12 and A130 are easily accessible.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-02
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 Central Heating
- Broadband
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Mains
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- 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
Superfast
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
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
- St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury525 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 222
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Danbury Park Community Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 250
- Type
- Community school
- Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 75
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Priory Primary School, Bicknacre1.9 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 153
- Type
- Community school
- Boreham Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 212
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- The Sandon School3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,218
- Type
- Academy converter
- Plume School4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,789
- Type
- Academy converter
- Great Baddow High School4.3 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,516
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Boswells School4.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,423
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Beaulieu Park School4.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 4 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,763
- Type
- Free schools
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
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
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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