New build homes for sale in Broomfield

Though small, the town is home to all the usual day-to-day amenities and essential services including convenience stores, schools, pubs, sports grounds, a library and a hospital – it’s also within easy reach of great transport links including direct routes into London.

There’s also the weekly market, where you can browse delicious local produce and artisan goods. And when you do need to venture beyond village life, you’ll find a fantastic range of shops and shopping centres in Chelmsford. There you can sample the lively nightlife too, with its several restaurants, bars, pubs and clubs, and live music and theatrical venues.

For growing families, the village has two schools – Broomfield Primary School and Chelmer Valley High School, both rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted – plus several nurseries. For more options, a range of primary and secondary schools can be found in the neighbouring areas and towards Chelmsford. If you have children who love sports, they'll also benefit from the local clubs and facilities. Great for strolls and dog walks, don’t forget the pedestrian paths that lead out from the village to the River Chelmer and local nature reserves.

The village’s location is ideal for anyone wanting to travel to London or elsewhere in Essex. Settled on the B1008, the route leads directly south into Chelmsford (2.7 miles), or north to Braintree (9.1 miles). Also less than 10 minutes from the village is Junction 19 of the A12, which is a direct route into London and Colchester and Ipswich. For rail travel, Chelmsford station is less than 3 miles away – operating regular services to London Liverpool Street, taking around 35 minutes. And for journeys further afield, Stansted Airport is 16 miles away.