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Guide Price£900,000

Crown Lane North, Ardleigh, CO7

Land size
7 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • CHAIN FREE
  • TOTAL PLOT OF APPROX 7 ACRES
  • PRESTIGIOUS ARDLEIGH LOCATION!
  • FOUR/FIVE BEDROOM DETATCHED HOME
  • STUNNING AND CHARACTERFUL- FEATURING 4 BAY WINDOWS
  • DOUBLE GARAGE- LARGE GATED DRIVEWAY
  • EARLY VIEWING ADVISED!

Description

GUIDE PRICE £900,000-£1,000,000. Nestled in the heart of the picturesque village of Ardleigh, this stunning four/five-bedroom detached residence offers a truly unique living experience. Set within an already generous plot, the property will be sold alongside an additional 6 acres bringing this expansive plot to approximately 7 acres. The property combines an enviable location with flexible and spacious accommodation, making it an ideal family home.

Ardleigh is a sought-after village that blends rural charm with excellent transport links, making it an attractive choice for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle with easy access to nearby amenities. Located in Essex, Ardleigh is renowned for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere, offering scenic countryside views, local walks, and a strong sense of community. The village boasts a range of local amenities including a primary school, shops, and a church, while Colchester, just a short drive away, provides a wide array of facilities including shopping, restaurants, and excellent transport links, including a mainline railway station offering direct services to London.

Accessed through a grand gated entrance, this impressive bay-fronted residence exudes character and elegance. A spacious driveway leads to a powered double garage, offering ample parking and storage space, while the expansive 7-acre plot offers endless possibilities for outdoor activities and further development.

The property features flexible living accommodation across both floors, providing ample space for large families or those seeking a home with potential for future adaptation. The first floor hosts four generously sized double bedrooms, with the option of converting one room into two separate spaces, measuring an impressive 23' x 19'. Bedroom one, which is currently used as a pool room, offers breathtaking views over the surrounding fields, while every room in the property benefits from stunning vistas of the idyllic countryside.

Bedroom two is a standout feature of the home, with an abundance of fitted wardrobes running the length of the room, providing excellent storage solutions. It also benefits from an en-suite shower room, complete with a fitted shower, wash hand basin with storage beneath, and a low-level WC.

The ground floor offers a wealth of living space, including two reception rooms at the front of the property, both of which are generously proportioned and feature charming bay windows. One room could easily be transformed into a dining room, while the other offers the flexibility to be used as a snug, additional bedroom, or study. The house is full of character, with several feature fireplaces adding warmth and charm to both the reception rooms and some of the bedrooms.

Adjacent to the kitchen, there is a versatile space that could be used as a study or transformed into additional kitchen storage or counter space. The large 20' x 12' kitchen is a key feature of the property, benefiting from an island unit and plenty of natural light pouring in through double glazing. The kitchen offers a comprehensive range of wall and base units, providing ample storage, and is equipped with fitted oven, microwave, and hob. There is also space for further appliances, while the adjoining utility room provides additional practicality.

The impressive L-shaped lounge is perfect for family living, featuring two bay windows that flood the room with natural light. From here, you can step into the rear conservatory, providing a lovely space to relax and enjoy the garden views. The conservatory seamlessly blends the indoor and outdoor living spaces, offering a fantastic spot for entertaining or simply unwinding.

The extensive grounds surrounding the property are a particular highlight, offering a generous garden space with the opportunity for further landscaping or development. The property will be sold with the addition of just over 6 acres of land, providing a wealth of outdoor space for recreational use, potential for equestrian use, or simply for enjoying the peaceful, rural setting.

This exceptional residence in the popular village of Ardleigh offers a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious family home with flexible accommodation, stunning views, and a large plot of land. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the many features and potential this property has to offer.

  • Entrance Hall

  • Ground Floor W/C

  • L-SHAPE Lounge/Family Room

  • 7.67m × 7.01m (25'1" × 22'11")

  • Conservatory

  • 3.73m × 3.96m (12'2" × 12'11")

  • Dining Room

  • 3.88m × 3.6m (12'8" × 11'9")

  • Reception Room/Possible Guest Bedroom

  • 3.64m × 5.41m (11'11" × 17'8")

  • Kitchen

  • 3.51m × 6.39m (11'6" × 20'11")

  • Additonal Kitchen Area

  • 3m × 2.76m (9'10" × 9'0")

  • Utility Room

  • 1.74m × 3.12m (5'8" × 10'2")

  • Bedroom One/Pool Room

  • 7.02m × 5.95m (23'0" × 19'6")

  • Bedroom Two

  • 3.76m × 5.68m (12'4" × 18'7")

  • Bedroom Three

  • 4.26m × 3.59m (13'11" × 11'9")

  • Bedroom Four

  • 3.69m × 3.52m (12'1" × 11'6")

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-07-20

Price history

DateChangePrice
16 Sep 2026Reduced 5.3% (−£50,000)£900,000
Until 16 Sep 2026Asking price£950,000

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 208 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (5+ acres).

This Property£128,571 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £184,277 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

80 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Good Limited

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's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    210
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Brinkley Grove Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    403
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy1.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    81
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Highwoods Community Primary School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    453
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Friars Grove Primary School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    408
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • The Gilberd School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,588
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Trinity School1.4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    780
    Type
    Free schools
  • Colchester Academy1.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    879
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • St Helena School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    986
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Colchester Royal Grammar School3.6 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,073
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Christian
    Gender
    Boys

* 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

M&S Colchester Eastwood BP, Colchester1.5 miles
Tesco Colchester Extra, Colchester1.5 miles
Tesco Colchester St Johns Express, Colchester1.5 miles

GP surgery

Bluebell Surgery1.2 miles

Pharmacy

Tesco Instore Pharmacy1.5 miles

Hospital

Colchester General Hospital2.3 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden887 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

Hythe (Essex) Rail Station2.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Balkerne Gate0.6 miles

Typical drive times

Hadleigh17 min · 11 miles
Wivenhoe14 min · 8.3 miles
Manningtree11 min · 7.3 miles
Colchester (city)12 min · 5.9 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

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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