Summary - Mulberry Lodge, Ardleigh Road, Little Bromley CO11 2QB
4 bed 1 bath Detached
Secluded acreage with equestrian potential near Manningtree and schools.
Grade II listed farmhouse with original character features
Extensive plot over 3 acres (STS) ideal for paddocks or gardens
Planning permission approved for detached stables and equestrian use
Listed building consent granted to add two ensuite shower rooms
Double garage and generous off-road parking via long gravel drive
Only one main bathroom currently; ensuites require conversion work
Oil-fired heating; not on a mains gas network
Slow broadband speeds and above-average council tax
Mulberry Lodge is a Grade II listed four-bedroom farmhouse set in just over three acres (STS) of formal gardens, meadow and paddock. The house retains strong period character — exposed timbers, brick fireplaces and high vaulted ceilings — while providing roomy family accommodation across three storeys. The property is offered with no onward chain and extensive off-road parking plus a double garage.
Planning permission for a detached stable block and equestrian use is already approved, and listed building consent has been granted to add two ensuite shower rooms, increasing practical flexibility. The long gravel drive and mature boundary planting ensure privacy, and the location sits within easy reach of Manningtree’s rail links and several well-regarded primary and secondary schools.
There are important practical considerations: the Grade II listing will constrain alterations and maintenance, so any works must follow listed building regulations. The house currently has a single bathroom (though consent exists for ensuites), oil-fired heating and underfloor heating, and broadband speeds are reported as slow. Council tax is above average. These factors are balanced by large plot potential, equestrian permission, and strong countryside privacy.
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