Summary - Hillcroft, East Hanningfield Road, Sandon CM2 7TQ
4 bed 1 bath Detached
Rare two-acre plot offering major renovation or redevelopment potential near Chelmsford.
- Approximately 2.1 acre plot with c.890ft length and double garage
- Detached early-20th-century house, c.1,400 sqft, four bedrooms
- Vacant and in derelict condition; requires extensive modernisation
- Heating via room heaters (dual fuel mineral/wood); likely no central heating
- Solid brick walls assumed uninsulated; expect insulation works
- Single family bathroom and small kitchen; limited habitable downstairs
- Sold at public auction; subject to public notice/repossession
- Potential to extend or redevelop subject to planning permission
Set on an exceptionally large c.2.1-acre plot in a quiet semi-rural setting, this early-20th-century detached house offers clear scope for renovation, extension or complete redevelopment (subject to planning). The existing four-bedroom layout and detached double garage provide immediate practical value while the long plot offers rare development potential close to Chelmsford.
The house is offered vacant and in a neglected, derelict condition: it requires extensive modernisation throughout. Heating is by room heaters with dual fuel (mineral and wood) and the solid brick walls are assumed uninsulated, so full replacement of services, insulation and likely a rewire and new heating system should be expected. There is a single family bathroom and modest kitchen space in the current footprint.
For buyers seeking a substantial renovation project or a plot with development upside, the location and plot size are the principal attractions. Buyers should allow budget and time for planning consultations with Chelmsford City Council if considering extension or multiple dwellings. The property will be sold by public auction and is subject to public notice/repossession, so purchasers should be prepared for auction terms and pre-sale enquiries.
Practical benefits include vehicular access with long driveway, parking for multiple cars, a double garage and fast broadband availability. Local schools include a mix of ‘Good’ and ‘Requires improvement’ Ofsted ratings; the area is described as affluent with average crime levels. Council tax is above average.
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