This unique 1.55-acre plot in Ardleigh, Essex, offers a rare opportunity to purchase a 3-bedroom lodge in need of renovation, with lawful residency and permission to replace it with a permanent dwelling. The property also features three old stables, a tack room, a small barn, and a ménage in need of renovation. The site is set back from the main road and has a borehole for water supply. The lodge has oil-fired central heating and foundations have been laid, with documentation available upon request. The village of Ardleigh has local amenities, including a shop, pub, and school, and is close to the peaceful Dedham Vale and the thriving city of Colchester, with excellent transport links via the A12 and A120.