A unique opportunity to acquire a parcel of historic land extending to about 7 acres with planning consent to build a substantial new house and planning pending for a terrace of 4 houses. Approx 10,000 sq ft of development.
LOCATION The Debden Hall site occupies a fabulous position close to Epping Forest between Loughton and the southern fringe of Theydon Bois. The property takes full advantage of its fabulous setting and the excellent nearby road and rail links.
Junction 5 of the M11 lies about 1.5 miles to the south-east, providing access to London City Airport (14 miles), Canary Wharf (16 miles) and the City of London (16 miles). Junction 26 of the M25 lies 3.3 miles to the north-west giving access to all areas of the Home Counties and the major motorway network, with the M11 serving London Stansted Airport 25 miles to the north.
For those who prefer to commute by the London Underground network, a Central Line station can be found in the village.
SCHOOLING There are many well-regarded schools in the area including Coopersale Hall and Oaklands at preparatory level and Chigwell School and Bancroft's at secondary level. A little further afield boarding is available at Brentwood School, Felsted and Bishop's Stortford College.
THE SITE The original Debden Hall dated back to 1715 and consisted of a very large manor house and an extensive range of outbuildings. Henry Holland designed substantial alterations to this Hall and it is believed that Lancelot 'Capability' Brown designed the gardens and grounds.
The second phase of Debden Hall was the demolition of the main building following a fire in 1929 and a new hall erected in 1936. This hall was not as grand as the original, but was still a very substantial building.
The third phase was the demolition of Debden Hall following a major fire in 1936.
Phase four is now and consists of the re-creation of a new Debden Hall and betterment schemes for the surrounding area. This will leave a legacy for Debden and the surrounding area for future generations.
The site is a substantial irregular shaped piece of land with a wide frontage along England's Lane. The area shown within the yellow boundary extends to about 3.4 acres and has been given to Epping Forest Countrycare for it to be made public
land. The remainder measures approximately 7 acres. The main gates to Debden Hall were Grade II listed on the 29th May 1984. The Official listing states "Gateway, C19, formerly to Debden Hall (demolished).
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