Dumney Lane, Little Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1QN | Property for sale | Savills
99.41 sq m
Excess of £575,000(€655,621)

Dumney LaneLittle Leighs, Chelmsford, CM3 1QN

  • Sold

Key features

  • Sold in November 2022
  • Period cottage which would benefit from modernisation
  • Parking and double garage
  • Beautifully established garden
  • A range of useful outbuildings

Detached period cottage with outbuildings which would benefit from modernisation

About this property

  • A late 15th century thatched cottage situated in a private setting within the hamlet of Little Leighs. Externally there are several functioning outbuildings totalling around 800 sq ft including a double garage. The property sits comfortably in its plot which totals around 0.54 of an acre

    'Triceratops' ('formerly known as Dumney Lane Cottage') is a Grade II listed timber farm building with rendered elevations and a steep pitched roof which would benefit from modernisation throughout.

    This charming building offers a wealth of period features including exposed timbers and fireplaces with two first floor bedrooms and a bathroom. To the ground floor there are two reception rooms, a kitchen with walk-in pantry and larder, and a cloakroom.

    Outside
    The property provides parking and a double garage. There are several timber frame buildings utilised as a home office studio and storage. The garden is beautifully established providing all year colour and seclusion and totalling around 0.54 of an acre.

    Services
    Mains water, private drainage (non-compliant) and electricity.

    Agents Note
    The dinosaurs and dragon structures which are illustrated in the photographs do not form part of the sale but are available under separate negotiation. The property is bordered by a designated byway although we understand development will be taking place within the area with further details upon request.

    View payable Stamp Duty for this property

A very charming house offering excellent potential in the most tucked away position.

Karl ManningProperty agent

Local information

  • Chelmsford: 8 miles, Braintree: 5.7 miles, Witham: 11 miles. All distances approximate.
  • The property occupies a very private setting accessed off Hornells Corner down a narrow bridleway 500 yards from Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve which is a 8.9 hectare nature reserve enjoying a variety of habitats that support plenty of plants, birds and insects.
  • The property is located in the hamlet of Little Leighs situated approximately 8 miles North of Chelmsford. Little Leighs lies beside the River Ter, just south of the village of Great Leighs and provides an attractive medieval Parish church with straightforward access to the A131 linking through to the A120 and beyond. The nearby village of Great Leighs includes a village primary school, local store/post office and public house and lies approximately equidistant between the centres of Chelmsford, Braintree and Witham. The nearest train station is Chelmsford providing access to London Liverpool Street.

Additional information

  • Local Authority: Chelmsford City Council
  • Council Tax Band: D
  • Directions: Proceed north out of Chelmsford along Essex Regiment Way following signs to Great Leighs. Continue on the A131 turning left at Chelmsford City Racecourse. Proceed along the road past the stables turning left onto Hornells Corner. On the sharp right-hand bend turn left where the property can be found after a short distance on the right-hand side. Postcode: CM3 1QN
  • EPC Exempt
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: D