Old Heath Road, Southminster
- Land size
- 1.3 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Super energy efficient with 40 solar array panels and EV points.
- Potential Equestrian property on 1.3 acres. Vehicle access front and side of plot.
- 5/6 bedroom detached family home with planning passed to significantly improve further.
- Lounge. Kitchen/dining room and separate utility room.
- Study. Home office/bedroom with claokroom/w/c.
- Two en-suites. Family bathroom.
- Space for stables/tack room. Water available to the plot. Septic tank.
- Substantial gated yard/parking for a multitude of vehicles with a container/cabin.
- Further parking to the front of the house.
- See plans and planning numbers on written details.
Description
Located on the fringes of both Burnham On Crouch and the village of Southminster in a idyllic semi rural location opposite open fields and Lords wood.
Burnham has a large selection of shops, restaurants and yacht clubs along with its beautiful river front, two primary schools and St Peters Academy.
Southminster also offers a good selection of shops and along with Burnham has a railway station linked to London Liverpool Street.
Positioned on a fantastic plot of approximately 1.3 acres offering potential as an Equestrian property, with vehicle access from the front and side of the plot, offering a superb space for vehicles, boats, caravan and much more. This extremely versatile in design 5/6 bedroom family home has many options to further improve and has been thoughtfully designed to be super energy efficient, with 40 solar array panels.
PLEASE NOTE the property is also being sold with full planning permission to significantly improve the current footprint along with a single storey outbuilding and garage enhancement.
Plans also passed for a double storey garage tot he side of the house.
PLEASE SEE plans and planning numbers on the property details.
Entrance And Hallway - Double glazed entrance door to the hallway which has tiled flooring and stairs to the first floor. Double cloaks cupboard, part exposed brickwork, radiator and double glazed window to the front.
PLEASE NOTE we have made reference to the plans passed, which would significantly improve the current footprint, something the current vendors would have completed if their plans had not changed.
This also includes rebuild and enhancement of the old outbuilding and a permitted gym/leisure room.
Kitchen - 4.95m x 3.99m (16'3 x 13'1) - The kitchen is a good size and open plan to a generous dining room. Green eye level units incorporating a plate and wine rack with back tiling, matching base units and drawers with work surfaces over. Inset over size butler style sink, double Aga oil fired oven range, inset hob with above extractor, space for fridge/freezer, plumbing for a dish washer, inset electric hob with extractor. Matching center island with cupboards and shelving, tiled flooring and down lighting, double glazed window to the rear.
Utility Room - 2.29m x 1.42m (7'6 x 4'8) - The tiles continue from the kitchen, hard wood work top and shelving, plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, double glazed window and door to the rear.
Dining Room - 3.81m x 3.05m (12'6 x 10) - The dining room is open plan to the kitchen offering modern style living, plenty of space for a good size family table and chairs. Built in cupboard housing electric fuse board and isolator switches, inverter and voltage optimiser, two 9.5 kw battery back ups for the solar array (under separate negotiation. Fireplace recess, radiator and a double glazed window to the front looking across open fields and Lords wood.
Lounge - 7.16m x 4.67m (23'6 x 15'4) - This is a spacious room overlooking the rear garden the side paddock with a superb Inglenook style open fireplace and cast iron wood burner. Double glazed windows to the side, double glazed patio doors and double glazed French doors to the rear garden, Television point and two radiators.
Study - 3.07m x 2.57m (10'1 x 8'5) - All the rooms are very versatile in there use, whether a study nook or reception room of your choice. Feature open fireplace, television point and light windows to the hallway.
Play Room/ Office Potential Bedroom/W/C - 4.78m x 4.14m (15'8 x 13'7) - Once again a very versatile room, whether a bedroom, or a home office it leaves itself open to so many options. This room has a very rustic feel with a wooden clad ceiling which also matches the two built in storage cupboards with rustic stable style doors and locks. Oak flooring, two separate doors to the side and a double glazed window to the front looking across open fields and to Lords Wood.
Cloakroom/w/c which has a continuation of the oak flooring, close coupled w/c with space saver sink, double glazed window to the sdie.
Principal Bedroom En-Suite - 4.01m x 3.81m plus door recess (13'2 x 12'6 plus - All the bedrooms are bright and airy and this room has double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden and to the side with views across open countryside, radiator and door to the En- suite
Tiled flooring and part tiled walls, walk in shower cubicle , hand wash basin, close coupled w/c, double glazed window to the side, radiator and expel air.
Bedroom Two En-Suite - 3.99m x 3.84m (13'1 x 12'7) - Another lovely size double room with bags of natural light from the double glazed dual windows to the front that overlook fields and Lords Wood. One feature wood panelled wall, radiator, two built in cupboards one with the pressurised water tank.
En-suite Walk in shower cubicle, close coupled w/c with space saver sink, radiator, expel air and double glazed window to the side.
Bedroom Three - 3.99m x 3.71m (13'1 x 12'2) - All the bedrooms are good size double rooms and this has a double glazed window to the rear with part reduced head height. Eaves storage space and radiator.
Bedroom Four - 3.78m x 3.07m (12'5 x 10'1) - Original cast iron fireplace, wood effect laminate flooring radiator, loft access and a double glazed window to the front overlooking the fields and Lords Wood.
Bedroom Five - 3.68m x 2.92m (12'1 x 9'7) - The final double bedroom has wood effect laminate flooring, radiator and a double glazed window to the rear.
Bathroom - Tiled walls and flooring, walk in shower cubicle, free standing ball and claw bath, w/c with high flush cistern and hand wash basin. Down lighting, heated towel rail/radiator and a double glazed window to the front.
Rear Garden/Paddock And Yard. - PLEASE NOTE we would urge you to look at the photography and drone footage, to truly appreciate the plot, location and the huge potential on offer.
There is a formal fenced garden area with a large patio and hot tub to remain, neatly laid lawn and some mature trees. A gate leads on to the remaining garden which extends to the paddock running down the side of the property, with mature hedging and mature trees, PLEASE NOTE there were originally stables within this area and there is still water available should they be rebuilt. The existing wooden double garage building is in a state of repair but as can be seen on the passed plans a rebuilt and enhanced garage and gym/leisure room can be built. To the side of the garage is a large yard offering space for many vehicles and storage space, along with a 27 ft container/cabin, the opposite side of the garage is a hardstanding which will be partly used for the mentioned plans passed. PLEASE NOTE there is also another gated entrance from the front for vehicle access.
Frontage/Drive - The frontage offers parking for 3/4 vehicles with EV charging and some planting.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-02
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,142 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ 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
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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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
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 Leonard's Church of England Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 258
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 246
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 421
- Type
- Community school
- Maylandsea Primary School3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 217
- Type
- Academy converter
- Canewdon Church of England Primary School3.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 90
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Ormiston Rivers Academy1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,103
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The King Edmund School6.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,318
- Type
- Academy converter
- Lift Greensward7.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,605
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Cecil Jones Academy7.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,159
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Plume School7.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,789
- 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
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 30 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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