A LEISURE business and large family home, often described as one of Thurrock's 'hidden gems' is up for sale.

Walton Hall Farm between Stanford-le-Hope and Linford has been a popular family destination for many years, offering a number of attractions including a barn playroom, playgrounds, craft and boutique shops. You can stay on a 25 pitch caravan site and there is a purpose-built bed and breakfast unit with six en-suite rooms.

The site, valued in excess of £2,250,000 is described by estate agents, The Zoe Napier Group, as "an excellent opportunity to purchase a multi-generational set of properties with fabulous existing businesses that can be carried on. The main house is a lovely Grade II listed family house with a detached annex to the rear.

"The outbuilding space is great with the existing businesses in occupation."

The current owners add: "We will be sad to leave this fabulous set up that we have built up over the years. We live in the main family house which is ideal for a big family and we have immediate family living in the detached barn annex. It's a lovely environment for small business and we are lucky to have great support from the local community."

You can read the full Walton Hall Farm sale prospectus here.