Rails Farm, The Tye, Chelmsford, CM3 8AU

A rare opportunity to restore a piece of Essex history and create an exceptional country home entirely your own.

This impressive detached Grade II Listed residence, dating back to the 16th century and set within approximately 0.6 acres of grounds.

Rich in history and character, the property presents a wonderful chance for the incoming owner to restore and modernise a substantial period home whilst preserving its wealth of original features and timeless charm.

Approached via a welcoming entrance hall, the ground floor offers a selection of well-proportioned reception rooms, including a generous living room with a wealth of character and period appeal, alongside a separate dining room providing an ideal space for entertaining and family gatherings.

The kitchen, positioned to the rear of the property, offers scope for redesign and improvement, with access to a useful utility room and additional cloakroom facilities.

The first floor provides a versatile arrangement of six bedrooms, including a principal bedroom benefiting from an en-suite facility, together with a family bathroom and additional WC.

Each room offers the opportunity for sympathetic enhancement, allowing the property to be tailored to modern family requirements whilst retaining the character and charm synonymous with a historic home.

Externally, the property occupies an attractive plot of approximately 0.6 acres, providing generous gardens and grounds with significant potential for landscaping and further enjoyment.

The property also benefits from a substantial detached outbuilding, incorporating a garage, workshop and storage areas, offering excellent flexibility for a variety of uses including home working, hobbies, leisure building, additional storage or potential conversion subject to the necessary consents.

Set amid attractive Essex countryside, East Hanningfield is a picturesque village offering a desirable blend of rural tranquillity, community spirit and convenient connections.

Located south-east of Chelmsford and north-west of South Woodham Ferrers, the village is surrounded by open farmland and neighbouring communities including Bicknacre, Danbury, Rettendon, Howe Green, Woodham Ferrers and West Hanningfield.

The village provides a useful selection of everyday amenities, including a Post Office and convenience store, primary school, modern village hall, playing fields, All Saints' Church and popular places to eat.

These include Vita Bella, an established Italian restaurant, and The Folly Bistro, which offers relaxed pub-style dining.

A wider range of shops, supermarkets, leisure facilities and restaurants can be found in nearby South Woodham Ferrers and Chelmsford.

East Hanningfield is particularly well placed for enjoying the outdoors.

The surrounding countryside features a network of public footpaths and bridleways, while nearby attractions include Hanningfield Reservoir, with its nature reserve, visitor centre, cafe, fishing and scenic walks, and the renowned rhs Garden Hyde Hall.

For commuters, the village offers convenient road access to the A130 and A12, providing routes towards Chelmsford, Maldon, Southend, the wider Essex region and the M25.

Rail services are available from South Woodham Ferrers, with connections to London Liverpool Street via Wickford, while stations at Wickford, Chelmsford, Beaulieu Park and Hatfield Peverel provide further mainline options.

Chelmsford city centre can also be reached using the nearby Sandon Park & Ride.

Combining village charm, attractive countryside and excellent access to nearby towns and transport links, East Hanningfield is an appealing setting for families, professionals and anyone seeking a quieter lifestyle without feeling isolated.