Giddy up for the Essex Country Show

It’s that time of the year – the Essex Country Show is coming to town on 13^th and 14^th September and the largest country show in the South East is celebrating its 28^th year.

It was a massive success last year, with 17,000 people descending on Barleylands Farm to join in the rural fun. Be sure not to miss out on your annual dose of monster trucks, vintage rides, working horse displays, food markets and a fantastic showcase of ‘olde worlde’ craftsmanship.

Inspired by all the pastoral festivity, we’re taking a look at some truly characterful and quintessential country homes currently on the market.

This handsome Grade II listed five-bedroom farmhouse is located in Little Burstead, near Billericay and dates back to the 16th century. It boasts a wealth of rustic features, for example, the living room has 17^th century panelling on the walls, exposed beams and it also retains two of its original carved doors. Externally the 10 acre plot includes equestrian facilities, stables, hay barns, and paddocks – the gardens even include a charming wishing well. The property is on the market for £1.85million, for further information please contact our Billericay team on 01277 888622.

Famed for being one of the oldest properties in Brentwood, this five-bedroom farmhouse in Ingrave dates back to the 14^th century. Despite its village location, Brentwood and Shenfield stations are only a couple of miles away and the M25 is also close by. The 1.5 acre gardens include specimen trees, fruit trees, formal lawns and a picturesque duck pond. A defining feature of the timber-framed interior is the open brick inglenook Tudor fireplace located in the dining room. The house is currently on the market £1,295,000, contact our Brentwood team on 01277 231515 for further information. 

If you’re looking for a touch of pastoral charm, this rustic five-bedroom farmhouse in High Garrett is currently on the market for £745,000. The property enjoys 1.25 acres of landscaped gardens, which are partially surrounded by an ancient moat. The farmhouse itself includes a wealth of period features, such as the entrance hall, which features an inglenook fireplace and timber beams, and the dining room, which was historically used as a milking room and where some original agricultural features remain to this day. Please get in touch with our Braintree team for more information on 01245 397475. 

For those in search of a rural rental hideaway, this Grade I listed six-bedroom country house with equestrian facilities is a winner. Situated in Ongar, the property is a 15 minute drive from Epping underground station but surrounded by open countryside. As well as the gardens, stables and additional coach house-come-gym/games room, the house also offers four spacious reception rooms, which have been beautifully interior designed. The property is available to rent for £3,450 pcm. If you would like to arrange a viewing, please contact our Brentwood lettings team on 01277 888618.