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New homes in Braintree
We put careful thought into where we build our new homes, aiming to ensure that they are conveniently located near local amenities, have access to green space and are well connected with transport links.
All our new homes in Braintree are designed with energy and water efficiency in mind, with efficient appliances as standard, high efficiency heating systems and good levels of insulation providing a modern, attractive home that can contribute towards living a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.
Discover your new home in any of our available new build developments in Braintree below.
Beautiful Houses for Sale in Braintree
The North Essex town of Braintree is a great place to start looking for your next or first home. Located 10 miles northeast of Chelmsford and 15 miles west of Colchester this amazing town has the best combination of rural and countryside living with excellent transport links making getting around the UK easier than ever.
Transport
The benefit of looking for a new house for sale in Braintree is the excellent transport links that the town has to offer. Both public transport and road links are convenient and reliable in the town allowing for easy access to plenty of locations.
Braintree has two railway stations, Braintree and Braintree Freeport. Services from these train stations offer a wide range of destinations including London’s Liverpool Street which can be reached in an hour.
If you’re looking to travel by road the A120 is the main road into and out of Braintree which connects to the M11 leading to North London and Stansted Airport to the west. Going east, the A120 leads onto the A12 linking Braintree to the local city of Colchester leading to more amenities. The location of Braintree makes it the perfect place for both work and leisure.
Things to do
One of the most popular local attractions in Braintree is the Freeport Designer village. This amazing village environment brings you all the shopping you need in one place without the stress of going to the big cities. From great restaurants to amazing shopping deals, there is something for everyone.
There are plenty of things for all the family to enjoy in Braintree. Colne Valley Railway is greatly popular for the kids, being home to a working steam train and even being able to meet Thomas the Tank Engine. Enjoy the rich history of the town with a day at Hedingham Castle, experiencing thrilling jousting from the Knights of Normans Keep.
The natural beauty of the countryside
Being in the beautiful part of Essex, Braintree has many scenic walks for you to enjoy. The nearby Markshall Estate covers over 2,000 acres of beautiful countryside, with woodlands and lakes. Our houses for sale in Braintree are also nearby an amazing nature reserve enabling you to enjoy the great outdoors. Why not try out one of the amazing hikes in and around Braintree to see the picturesque rivers, amazing woodland, and nature of the countryside.
If Braintree is somewhere you would like to settle into your first or next home, check out one of the amazing developments above to see some of the properties for sale in Braintree.