Essex’s Gardens spring to life – Paul Beresford reports

As the annual transformation gets underway across Essex here are our pick of the top gardens to sit back and watch the warmer weather (fingers crossed) unfold.

Mills Farm, a 4 bedroom 16th century property for sale in Hutton, stands in nearly half an acre and offers gorgeous green and leafy landscaped gardens. Featuring in Home and Gardens in the 1940s and in Country Life in 1953 this charming property has retained its appeal over the years. A former stable has been converted into a double garage for modern day needs, with an adjacent workshop for DIY enthusiasts. Nestled in the picturesque village of Wickham Bishops the wisteria-clad West Wing of this former Mill House, which includes 6 bedrooms,  is available to rent. The Georgian country home wouldn’t look out of place in a Jane Austin novel and comes with its own mill stream and woods and is surrounded by extensive landscaped grounds and mature gardens. Just no lake…