4 bed detached house for sale

Wethersfield Road, Finchingfield, Braintree, Essex CM7

This rarely available house, outbuildings and plot of about 9 acres, and is sold as seen

Viewing - Cash buyers only - proof of fund required - by appointment only

Viewing day 1 - Thursday 2nd July 10:30am - 1:30pm

Viewing Day 2 - Wednesday 8th July 2pm - 4:30pm

Closing date for offers Wednesday 15th July 2026 1pm.

All offers must be in writing and accompanied with full proof of funding to be considered and sent to


Traditional 16th century timber framed farmhouse with later 20th century additions, Great Biggins is Grade II listed and believed to be one of the oldest properties in the village. In need of renovation and set back from the road with a long driveway,
the property is being ‘sold as seen’, which includes a variety of old barns and buildings that are scattered throughout the wooded plot that totals about 9 acres.

Finchingfield which is recognised as one of England's most picturesque villages. The farmhouse is set comfortably at the
centre of its own grounds with views over its gardens and moat. The village of Finchingfield offers a post office, general store, and
various excellent public houses and restaurants. For a greater selection of amenity and shopping conveniences, Chelmsford, Saffron Walden and Bishops Stortford are easily accessible.
Audley End Train Station and Braintree Station both offer a mainline railway line to London Liverpool Street which can be
reached in approximately 55 minutes. The property is also within easy reach of Stansted International Airport (13 miles).

Disclaimer
Due to the overall condition of the property and outbuildings it is being assumed the property is currently unlikely to be mortgageable and therefore is available to cash purchasers only.
There have been no investigations into the potential planning prospects of the property and therefore, buyers must make their
own enquiries with the local authority.
The property is of unregistered title and first registration, and the cost of first registration will be the responsibility of the new owners.

General
Local Authority: Braintree District Council
Services: Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating.
Private drainage, which we understand is not compliant with current regulations.
Council Tax: Band G
EPC Rating: Tbc

Rights of way & restrictions
According to the Braintree District Council website, the property falls within in a conservation area. There are no footpaths or bridle ways through the land. The property is being sold subject
to and with the benefit of all rights including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements
and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves, whether masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, and gas and other pipes, whether referred to in these
details or not.