Braintree

The north of Essex has so much to offer, and Braintree has several lifestyle advantages for commuters and families alike. Well-connected for journeys to Colchester, Chelmsford and London, a new base here offers easy travel. And with its town-sized amenities and the surrounding countryside, you get the best of both worlds and that sought-after life balance.

Buying a new build in Braintree

A money and time-saving choice, new-build houses provide you with high energy efficiency.  This makes them easy to heat in the colder months, have less impact on the environment, and reduces your monthly bills.

Living in Braintree

Education opportunities

As well as a good range of primary schools, Braintree has four secondary schools: Gosfield School, the Alec Hunter Academy, The Notley High School – the site is shared with the Sixth Form – and the Tabor Academy. The Edith Borthwick School is a well-established special needs school.

Everything you need

A new house here gives you all the amenities you need for everyday shopping, plus the wide open space of the Essex countryside – which is perfect for weekend walks. As well as the town-centre shops, you also have the Village, which is a purpose-built retail outlet and family entertainment venue with its own station, Braintree Freeport.  A popular local green space, the Great Notley Country Park is nearby to town, and is the perfect place to take the family or go out for a dog walk.

Well connected

Braintree is a town with great connections. It’s approximately halfway between Colchester, Chelmsford and Bishop’s Stortford.  And by car, you have convenient commuting routes on the A120, which connects with the M11, and the A12. London Stansted Airport is just 18 miles away, a (very) easy 24-minute journey. Plus, the train journey to London Liverpool Street takes just over an hour – making this a very popular for commuters.

Start your new build journey in Braintree

Choosing your new house is one of the biggest decisions in life. Our mission is to make that journey easy and your dream home a reality. To take that next step, chat with our team today. To explore more locations near Braintree, browse our other new housing developments below, including Chelmsford, Colchester and more…