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Guide Price£899,950

Sturmer, Essex

Land size
2.8 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Former Victorian railway station
  • Original period features
  • Generous 2,830 sq.ft living accommodation
  • Countryside views
  • Self-contained Annexe
  • Large mature gardens
  • Stabling, feed room and tack room
  • Paddocks
  • In all about 2.8 acres

Description

This former Victorian railway station provides generous living accommodation and further benefits from modern luxuries, whilst retaining many charming original period features including high ceilings, decorative cornicing and fireplaces and offers 2,830 sq.ft of generous living accommodation including a self-contained annexe, large mature gardens, stabling and paddocks. In all about 2.8 acres.

INTERIOR Entrance into ENTRANCE HALL with window to the front and side with tiled flooring and doors leading off. STUDY with window to the front and side with tiled flooring. DINING HALL with window to the front aspect, tiled flooring, stairs rising to the first floor and patio doors leading to the terrace. Door to CLOAKROOM with WC, vanity sink unit, heated towel rail and extensively tiled walls and floors. SITTING ROOM with Victorian-style feature fire set upon a tiled hearth with cast-iron wood burner inset. With triple aspect windows to the front, side and rear overlooking the gardens. Oak flooring. KITCHEN/DINING ROOM comprising range and wall and base units over a solid oak worktop with Butler sink inset. Integrated appliances include an eye-level electric oven, built-in four ring hob with extractor over, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Plenty of space for dining table and chairs. Windows to the side overlooking the garden. Tiled flooring. Underfloor heating and door leading to the self-contained Annexe.

FIRST FLOOR

GALLERIED LANDING with window to the front aspect and doors leading to BEDROOM 1 with window to the side and a range of fitted wardrobes. BEDROOM 2 with windows to the side aspect, built-in storage cupboard and oak flooring. BEDROOM 3 with windows to both the side and rear aspects and range of fitted wardrobes. BEDROOM 4 with windows to both the side and rear and built-in storage cupboard. FAMILY BATHROOM comprehensively fitted with a suite comprising a WC, vanity sink unit with cupboards under, tiled shower enclosure, WC and extensively tiled walls and floor. SHOWER ROOM with tiled shower cubicle, wood laminate flooring and tiling to walls.

CELLAR accessed via an exterior staircase to the front of the property.

SELF CONTAINED ANNEXE Entrance via ENTRANCE HALL with door to INNER HALL with built-in cupboards and door to KITCHEN comprising a range of wall and base units under worktop with stainless steel sink and drainer. Integrated appliances include fridge/freezer, eye-level fan assisted over, four ring ceramic hob with extractor hood. Window to the front overlooking the gardens. SITTING ROOM with window to the rear and door to CONSERVATORY with tiled flooring and French doors leading out to the garden. BEDROOM 1 with window
to the rear aspect. DRESSING AREA with door SHOWER ROOM comprising WC, a tiled shower area, vanity sink unit with cupboard and drawer storage.

EXTERIOR Set well back from the road and approached via a sweeping driveway, the property occupies an established and private plot, enjoying an attractive setting amidst mature trees and landscaped gardens. The handsome
detached residence is complemented by extensive lawns interspersed with ornamental trees and established planting, creating a wonderful sense of space, seclusion and tranquility. The gardens have been thoughtfully
established over many years, combining open expanses of lawn with mature trees and seasonal planting to create an idyllic parkland-like setting and further offers PADDOCKS, STABLE BLOCK, FEED ROOM AND TACK ROOM.

In all about 2.8 acres.

MATERIAL INFORMATION SERVICES: Mains water and mains drainage. Mains electricity connected. Oil-fired heating. NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Suffolk Council, West Suffolk House, Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3YU. Telephone: .

COUNCIL TAX BAND: Main residence. Council Tax Band G. £3,919.12 per annum. Annexe. Council Tax Band B. £1,828.92 per annum.

PROPERTY POSTCODE: CB9 7XR.

TENURE: Freehold.

CONSTRUCTION TYPE: Brick.

COMMUNICATION SERVICES: (Source Ofcom):
Broadband: Yes. Speed up to 1000 mpbs download, up to 1000 mpbs upload. Telephone Signal: Yes.

NOTE: David Burr make no guarantees or representations as to the existence or quality of any services supplied by third parties. Speeds and services may vary and any information pertaining to such is indicative only and may be subject to change. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on any matters relating to internet or telephone services by visiting

SUBSIDENCE HISTORY: None.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS/DEVELOPMENTS/PROPOSALS: None.

ASBESTOS/CLADDING: None Known.

RESTRICTIONS ON USE OR COVENANTS: A right to enter exists with the previous owners (British Railways Board) for the purposes of maintenance/inspection of the historic bridge etc.

FLOOD RISK: None.

ACCESSIBILITY ADAPTIONS: None.

VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR.

NOTICE: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these sales details, they are for guidance purposes only and prospective purchasers or lessees are advised to seek their own professional advice as well as to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. No representation or warranty whatsoever is made in relation to this property by David Burr or its employees nor do such sales details form part of any offer or contract.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-09-24

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,159 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£321,411 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £378,725 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Gas Central Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Mains

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
Off-Street Parking
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 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 88% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good NoneThree Limited NoneVodafone Good 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

  • Coupals Primary Academy1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    290
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Westfield Primary Academy1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    425
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Kedington Primary Academy1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    208
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Place Farm Primary Academy2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    416
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Clements Primary Academy2.3 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    268
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

Secondary

  • Samuel Ward Academy1.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,076
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Castle Manor Academy2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    760
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Stour Valley Community School4.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    569
    Type
    Free schools
  • Hedingham School and Sixth Form7.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,177
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Linton Village College8.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    766
    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

Budgens Haverhill, Haverhill1.1 miles
Lidl Haverhill, Haverhill1.4 miles
Spar - North Street Garages, Haverhill1.4 miles

GP surgery

Haverhill Family Practice2 miles

Pharmacy

Boots1.8 miles

Hospital

Saffron Walden Community Hospital9.9 miles

Green space

Play Space27 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

Dullingham Rail Station10 miles

Nearest bus stop

Water Lane96 metres

Typical drive times

Clare11 min · 6 miles
Thaxted20 min · 13 miles
Halstead23 min · 13 miles
Haverhill5 min · 2.1 miles
Cambridge (city)34 min · 21 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

High risk

Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.

Planning map: Flood Zone 3, about 10 metres away.

Surface water

High risk (1 in 30)

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.

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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