Essex is home to some truly stunning rural retreats. The county has one of the longest coastlines in the country, offers rolling countryside, picturesque villages and is the ideal 'get-away-from-it-all' for commuters with fast links into London Liverpool Street station, Stansted and Southend airports.

Beresfords is marketing a range of dream homes in the county, first up is beautiful Grade II listed five-bedroom family farmhouse in Margaretting, Essex. The property is set within five acres and also includes tennis court, paddocks, lakes, formal gardens and an outbuilding/cinema room.  The property is beautifully decorated throughout and boasts a stunning kitchen with large Aga, natural stone flooring, Belfast sink and stylish fitted units. The property also has planning permission for two barn conversions/separate dwellings offering fantastic development potential. The property is priced at £2,525,000, to discover more, visit  https://www.beresfords.co.uk/property/25899/5-bed-house-for-sale-in-Margaretting.

To the north of the county, in the village of Great Easton, near Great Dunmow, Beresfords is selling a beautiful period farmhouse, thought to date back to 1870, set in beautiful established grounds of approximately 1.7 acres. All of the principle rooms to the ground floor and the six bedrooms to the first-floor benefit from lovely aspects of the surrounding gardens and open farmland.

This period property offers elegant country living: the farmhouse has also been extended and updated to offer the very best in contemporary living. The property also benefits from separate annexe accommodation, double garage and separate office space. To discover more, visit

https://www.beresfords.co.uk/property/25069/6-bed-house-for-sale-in-Great-Easton is priced at £1,495,000.

For those looking to escape the city with their family in tow this attractive 1930s detached family residence is ideal. The property is situated on a superb plot of nearly 0.7 acres within the desirable village of Great Totham near Maldon. The property has been recently modernised with four new bathrooms and refitted kitchen with further accommodation comprising of four first floor bedrooms to the main house along with three receptions, study and utility. Additionally, the annexe provides spacious ground floor living for a family member or guests with own external access. The large lawned gardens are ideal for family life and create lovely views from all rooms.

This property has also been granted planning permission for extensive renovations at both levels which are available to view on request. To find out more about this perfect period property, visit https://www.beresfords.co.uk/property/25487/6-bed-house-for-sale-in-Maldon. The house is priced at £850,000.

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NOTES TO THE EDITOR

The Beresfords' story:

Beresfords has established itself as an estate agency with a strong and professional base within the south of England. Their reputation as property advisers, with a highly regarded family brand, spans nearly 50 years.  The company has helped tens of thousands of satisfied customers over the years and is multiple winners of leading industry awards, including being named Best Estate Agency in Essex five years running.

Today Beresfords offers a range of property services, including residential sales and lettings, land and new homes, country and village homes, financial services, commercial property and surveying.

For further information:

Hilary Collins, Big Wave PR, Tel: 01206 231807, email: hilary@wearebigwavepr.co.uk