Earls Colne

A peaceful place in the country, with easy access to Colchester and Braintree, the village of Earls Colne is the UK’s oldest town. Within easy reach of London Stansted Airport, and the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – a new home in here truly gives you the best of both.

Buying a new build in Earls Colne

An ideal base for commuters and families alike, new builds provide you with high energy efficiency. This makes your home easy to heat in the colder months, is better for the environment, and reduces your monthly bills – so you have more freedom to enjoy everything Earls Colne has to offer.

Living in Earls Colne

Well connected

Earls Colne is just enough off the beaten track to keep that sought-after village community feel. It’s close enough to the A120 and A131 to get you quickly to Colchester and Braintree, each just 10 miles away. And the A12 is also nearby, for a connection with the M25 for Greater London and the Dartford Tunnel. Just 26 miles away, another convenient factor is the easy drive to London Stansted International Airport and the M11. 

Everything you need

The village provides you with small local shops and services on your doorstep. Plus, the small town of Halstead, just 4 miles away, offers a wide range of local facilities and supermarkets. It's residents also enjoy a range of community benefits, such as a local primary school, a surgery, a recreation club, a golf club and a tennis club. 

With its great choice of places to eat, the nearby town of Colchester is an excellent day out for retail therapy shopping with friends and for evenings out. Bringing together the sister villages of White Colne, Colne Engaine and Wakes Colne, the annual Four Colnes Show is a popular celebration that's fun for all the family. 

Nature-loving paradise

A beautiful rural part of Essex, the Colne Valley Local Nature Reserve makes the most of the meandering River Colne and its series of mini lakes. A little further afield, you also have the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is shared between Essex and Suffolk. Wander over the border, and the Suffolk Heaths & Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is waiting to be discovered, as well as some of the ancient villages such as Lavenha.

Start your new build journey in Earls Colne

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 by, browse our other new housing developments below, including Tiptree, Clacton-on-Sea and more…