Summary - Ivy Farm, Ivy Lane, East Mersea, COLCHESTER CO5 8US
1 bed 1 bath Land
Rare 42-acre coastal parcel with conservation value and limited development potential..
Approx. 42 acres of grassland, sea wall and saltmarsh with estuary views
Available as whole or two Lots; Lot 2 includes potential development plot
Current ELS/HLS stewardship runs until 30 June 2028; buyer assumes obligations
Apportioned stewardship income approx. £3,000 per annum
Lot 2 subject to 30% overage on residential uplift for 25 years
Medium flood risk; coastal location affects insurance and planning
Seller retains vehicular and pedestrian rights across parts of the land
Access via Ivy Lane; viewing strictly by appointment
Set on Mersea Island with panoramic views over the Pyfleet Channel and Colne Estuary, this 42-acre block of conservation grassland, sea wall and saltmarsh offers rare coastal landholding and environmental value. The property is offered as a whole or in two Lots, giving flexibility for purchase and management. Lot 2 includes a potential development plot fronting Ivy Lane (subject to planning), while Lot 1 provides extensive meadow, borrowdyke and wildlife-rich habitat suitable for conservation, grazing or environmental stewardship.
The land is held freehold and currently forms part of an ELS/HLS stewardship agreement running until 30 June 2028; the incoming buyer will be required to take on the management obligations and can expect apportioned scheme income of about £3,000 per annum. There are established rights of way and the seller will retain a vehicular right of way to the north of Ivy Farmhouse and a pedestrian right to the coastal path; purchasers should factor these retained rights into any future plans.
Important constraints to note: Lot 2 is subject to a 30% overage on any uplift in value from residential development for 25 years, and any development would require planning permission. The site has a medium flood risk and includes saltmarsh and sea wall, so coastal and environmental considerations will affect land use and insurance. Access is via Ivy Lane with agreed rights of way; buyers should satisfy themselves on access logistics and on-site inspections are by appointment.
This holding will suit a buyer seeking coastal conservation land, an environmental stewardship opportunity or a long-term investment with modest current income and potential for limited development (subject to consents). It offers significant ecological value and expansive open views, balanced by stewardship obligations, retained rights and planning/overage constraints that will influence future use.
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