- Large 5-bedroom heritage home with over 600 years of history and exceptional period features. +
- Includes a spacious shop/commercial area (Class E use)—ideal for retail, office, gallery, café, or business services. +
- Located directly on the picturesque Market Square of Horndon-on-the-Hill, one of Essex’s most historic villages. +
- Packed with character: medieval beams, Georgian brickwork, Victorian details, vaulted ceilings, and original craftsmanship. +
- Multiple reception rooms, including a family lounge, dining hall, and flexible gallery/shop space with customer access. +
- Private courtyard garden, perfect for outdoor dining and relaxation. +
- Well-maintained throughout with modern upgrades, including updated electrics, roof works, heating, and listed-building-approved renovations. +
- Walking distance to village amenities: shops, butchers, post office, schools, pubs (including award-winning Bell Inn). +
- Huge potential for additional income or home-and-business living thanks to the self-contained commercial section. +
- Rare opportunity to own one of Horndon-on-the-Hill’s most historic and versatile homes, combining residential charm with business potential. +
Aspire Estate Agents Basildon & Thurrock are proud to present Oxley House, an exceptionally well-maintained 600-year-old, 5-bedroom Grade II listed home positioned in the heart of Horndon-on-the-Hill, sitting directly on the historic Market Square. This unique property also includes a large commercial/shop space, offering huge potential for business use, rental income, or conversion (STC).
Blending historic character with modern convenience, this landmark home spans centuries of architecture, featuring medieval timber beams, Georgian brickwork, Victorian features, and modern upgrades throughout. The property offers five spacious bedrooms, multiple reception spaces, several bathrooms, and a private courtyard garden.
The attached commercial area benefits from Class E use, meaning it supports a wide range of businesses—shop, office, café, gallery, services—without requiring a change of use. This rare dual-purpose setup makes Oxley House ideal for families wanting extra income, business owners working from home, or investors seeking a mixed-use asset.
Horndon-on-the-Hill is a highly desirable village rich in heritage, featuring charming pubs (including the award-winning Bell Inn), local shops, a post office, traditional butchers, a historic church, and strong community events such as the annual Feast & Fayre.
This property combines historic significance, flexible commercial opportunity, generous living accommodation, and a prime village centre location—an incredibly rare offering in today’s market.
Ground Floor
Living Room
23'7" × 15'9"
7.38m × 4.79m
Dining Room
24'7" × 14'8"
7.51m × 4.45m
Kitchen
21'4" × 14'9"
6.40m × 4.48m
Shop / Commercial Space
23'8" × 18'6"
7.06m × 5.66m
Utility Room
Cellar (Basement)
14'0" × 7'11"
4.30m × 2.42m
First Floor
Bedroom 1 (Front Left – Largest)
25'3" × 15'3"
7.66m × 4.68m
Bedroom 2 (Front Right)
15'0" × 14'9"
4.54m × 4.36m
Bedroom 3 (Middle Left)
18'5" × 12'0"
5.55m × 3.66m
Bedroom 4 (Back Left)
15'0" × 11'0"
4.60m × 3.36m
Bedroom 5 / Art Studio
16'0" × 11'9"
4.85m × 3.58m
Main Bathroom
Ensuite Bathrooms