1 Randalls Farm Cottage, Navestock Heath, Romford, RM4 1HD

Listed semi-detached country house set in approximately 0.46 acres. Description A listed red-brick semi-detached cottage, dating from the C17.

The cottage occupies a remarkable location adjacent to Navestock Heath on one side, and with far-reaching views on the other.

The house, now in need of modernisation, offers great potential with an unusually large plot.

A central porch opens into the entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and access to a ground floor shower room.

To the left the kitchen extends the full depth of the house, fitted with Shaker-style timber units, contrasting worktops and a tiled floor.

Appliances that remain are sold as seen and have not been tested. At the opposite side of the house is the lounge/dining room, with access and lovely views over the garden.

On the first floor are three bedrooms and a cloakroom - each of the bedrooms has countryside views. Outside Access is over a private, unmade farm lane serving another house and farmland.

The house stands on high ground with far-reaching views over the Roding Valley.

The plot is approaching half an acre, with gardens mainly at the front of the house, lawned and enclosed by mature hedging.

There are two entrance gates, one to a parking area, the other to a pathway at the front of the house. Services Mains water*, electricity, oil-fired heating, private drainage*.

*Please note the Sellers will be replacing the private drainage and laying a new water pipe, these works are planned for the summer of 2026 on the basis of getting the works finished before completion.

Agent's note Status of Seller - The Church Commissioners is a registered charity (Ch No 1140097), subject to charity law and regulated by the Charity Commission.

As a charity, we are bound to comply with the law and our governance arrangements when dealing with our land.

This means that we owe a legal duty to secure the best terms that can be reasonably obtained on disposal.

During the sale process, we therefore reserve our right to continue to consider all offers received, in our discretion, up until contracts are legally exchanged.

The property will be sold subject to the following reservations/restrictions: - The Sellers propose a development overage for a term of 50 years, if within this period planning permission is granted for any further development on the site a 30% uplift payment will be made to the Sellers.

The uplift will be calculated by valuing the land as garden, then as development land, the increase in value will trigger the uplift. This does not apply to extensions to the property.

- Plan approval covenant. - Mineral rights reserved for underground working but not surface searching.

Location M25 (J28)/A12: 5 miles; Brentwood: 5.1 miles (Elizabeth Line rail service); Epping: 8.6 miles (underground rail service); M11 (J7): 10.5 miles. All distances approximate/source: Google maps.

Navestock Heath is situated between Brentwood, Ongar and Romford, which provide a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities with mainline railway services.

Access to the M25 motorway can be found at Brentwood (Junction 28) which also interconnects with the A12 corridor.

An attractive hamlet popular with walkers, cyclists, and horse riders due to its countryside and commons, the area has appeal for those seeking a rural location near London.

For the commuter, rail and motorway services are within five miles. There are local shops in nearby villages, together with pubs and restaurants.

Square Footage: 990 sq ft Acreage: 0.46 Acres Directions What3Words: ///bravo.rally.inch