Price changed to £1,195,000
January 18, 2026
Listed for £1,250,000
May 14, 2025
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25 metres north-west of Poole house lies a striking Grade II* listed aisled barn, currently used for storage, which offers exciting potential for alternative uses (subject to the necessary consents). This expansive structure has six bays and dates back to the early 16th century, altered in the 17th century. The barn has a dramatic vaulted ceiling and historic timber frame, weatherboarded, and roofed with corrugated iron. There is three phase electricity connected.
Outside
Poole House enjoys a prominent position fronting Poole Street in the heart of Great Yeldham and is approached via a gated entrance leading to a generous parking area. To the north of the house lies a collection of outbuildings arranged around a hardstanding courtyard.
Directly behind the barn is a modest area of garden, while the principal formal gardens wrap around the main house. These have been attractively laid to lawn, offering a picturesque setting and enhancing the views of the property’s beautiful historic architecture. The gardens are thoughtfully planted with a variety of mature trees and shrubs, and a paved terrace extends along the south elevation, providing an ideal spot for outdoor entertaining.
Beyond the formal gardens, and separated by post-and-rail fencing with established hedging, lies a paddock interspersed with a selection of specimen trees, offering further amenity or potential for equestrian use.
All in around 4.6 acres.
Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired central heating
Agent's notes
The property is designated as Grade II Listed.
The barn holds a separate Grade II* listing.
The barn benefits from a three-phase electricity supply.
Five outbuildings remain classified for business use under council tax regulations, listed as ‘workshops and premises.’
Location
The property is situated in the sought-after village of Great Yeldham, occupying a convenient setting in a predominantly agricultural part of north Essex. The village is located within the county of Essex, positioned near the borders of Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
Great Yeldham benefits from a range of local amenities, including three traditional pubs, a Church of England primary school, a doctors’ surgery, a convenience store, a newsagent, a post office and a parish church - making it a well-served village.
The nearby towns of Braintree (9.6 miles), Sudbury (9.7 miles), and Haverhill (10.2 miles) offer more extensive shopping, leisure and schooling options, and are easily accessible by road or local bus services. These towns also provide convenient transport links to both Cambridge (26.5 miles) and London.
A number of secondary and independent schools are available in the wider area, including the highly regarded Hedingham School in nearby Sible Hedingham, and a selection of independent options such as Stoke College and St Margaret’s Preparatory School in Gosfield. Sixth form and further education options are available in Sudbury, Braintree, and Haverhill and Chelmsford.
Stansted Airport (21 miles) is within comfortable driving distance, providing domestic and international flights, while Chelmsford (23 miles) offers additional retail, business, and transport facilities, including mainline rail services to London Liverpool Street.
Square Footage: 6,663 sq ft
Acreage: 4.6 Acres
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