- No onward chain +
- Three bedrooms +
- Two reception rooms +
- One bathroom +
- Off-street parking +
- Private gardens +
- Renovation required +
- Potential to extend STPP +
- Countryside setting +
- Character features +
Lot – 1 WOODHALL FARM COTTAGE, CHIGNAL SMEALEY, CHELMSFORD, ESSEX, CM1 4SU
Auction Guide Price – £300,000 - £320,000 Plus fees
The property is to be offered online by Clive Emson Auctioneers on 18 September 2025
To register to bid, view legal documentation or for general auction enquiries please contact the auctioneers or visit their website cliveemson.co.uk
This characterful property with no onward chain is situated in the heart of Essex countryside and has the potential to be an impressive family home.
The property requires full modernisation but offers three bedrooms, two reception rooms and additional rooms in the loft which could be converted, subject to planning. The property also enjoys a generous plot in a farmland setting all within easy access of central Chelmsford.
A storm porch leads to a door which accesses the which is of a generous size and benefits from a 'U' shaped design with work surfaces on three sides incorporating a 1½ bowl sink with drainer and storage cupboards both above and below the work surfaces.
The kitchen has doors leading to the pantry area, dining room, inner lobby and an additional door leading out to the side. Both the dining room and sitting room are located to the rear of the property and enjoy views over the gardens and benefit from exposed timbers and character features. The shower room comprises a shower cubicle, wash hand basin, WC, part tiled surrounds and a window to the side aspect.
An inner lobby houses a storage cupboard and stairs leading to the first floor landing. The first floor has three generous and well proportioned bedrooms.
The principal bedroom and bedroom two are both set to the rear and benefit from exposed timber floorboards. Bedroom three is set to the front aspect.
A secondary staircase leads up to the loft which is currently being used as a storage area but could be converted into additional living space or further bedrooms subject to planning.
Outside
The property is accessed via a farm track and then a secondary track which serves only 1 & 2 Woodhall Cottages. This has recently been established and both properties will have a right of access with designated off-street parking for several vehicles.
The property benefits from generous gardens to the front and rear.
Location
The property is located in the village of Chignal Smealey set just outside of Chelmsford.
Directions
Please use postcode CM1 4SU for SatNav.
Important Information
Council Tax Band – C EPC Rating - D
Services - We understand that mains water and electricity are connected to the property, with oil fired central heating and shares a new private drainage system with 2 Woodhall Cottages and further details can be provided.
Tenure - Freehold
Our ref - CHE240199