Where to live in Essex
Seeking a rural place to live, in a country setting house hunters are increasingly seeing the appeal of Essex Villages. From Doddinghurst to Finchingfield, Tiptree and Totham Hill – there are many villages to look at when considering where to live in Essex.
The home county of Essex borders the north-eastern tip of Greater London and offers an excellent lifestyle for those who wish to live in a more rural setting whilst not venturing too far from the capital.
Essex is well known for its larger commuter hubs and popular towns and cities such as Chigwell, Brentwood and Chelmsford but for those seeking a rural property, an Essex Village might be the ideal location to find a home.
Fryerning houses for sale
The pretty village of Fryerning is steeped in history with a 12th century church and the iconic Grade II listed windmill built in 1759. There are many properties in the village that were built during the Arts & Crafts movement.
Just seven miles from the renowned Essex hotspot of Brentwood, the village of Fryerning is the smaller neighbour of Ingatestone and benefit from the fast train connections from Ingatestone station into London Liverpool Street in just over half an hour.
Fryerning benefits greatly from Ingatestone’s connections, the station is only half a mile from the village and many opt to do the commute and prefer to live in the smaller, quieter Essex village.
Houses for sale Ingatestone
Ingatestone is a large village and an exceptionally popular place to live, not least because out of all the Essex villages it offers one of the very best commuting options into London. The trains from Ingatestone station into London Liverpool Street take just over 30 minutes, allowing residents to easily enjoy village life whilst working in the capital. Not only are train connections from Ingatestone excellent but the village is easily accessible by road too.
Residents don’t have to travel far as Ingatestone offers a broad selection of amenities from a selection of shops to cafes, pubs and restaurants. There are also several good schools in Ingatestone making it a popular choice with families.
Property in Stock Village
The Essex village of Stock is a desirable place to live; not only does the village itself have excellent amenities but its position means residents benefit from very easy access to several neighbouring locations.
Stock has its own village store, Post Office, coffee shop and several public houses. Nearby there is also Stock Brook Country Club and Greenwoods Hotel. Billericay and Shenfield are only a short distance away and both offer a wider range of amenities. Stock is located just 6 miles of Chelmsford and within a short drive of the A12 main road for easy connections to the local road network.
Homes in Felsted
Felsted is a thriving Essex village with an array of amenities and several highly-regarded schools that make it exceptionally popular with families moving to Essex.
The village of Felstead is located between Bishop’s Stortford and Braintree, trains from Braintree travel into London Liverpool Street with the journey taking just under an hour.
There is a strong community amongst residents; Felsted School is at the very centre of the village and runs many events throughout the year. Amenities are excellent and include a post office, butcher, several pubs and restaurants.
Little Baddow property
Little Baddow is one of the most sought after Essex villages; property located in this part of Essex are in high demand. Residents enjoy an idyllic lifestyle in a rural setting yet are located within easy reach of excellent local amenities and highly regarded schools.
National Trust woodland surrounds the village; the Essex Wildlife Trust woods; many properties benefit from an attractive outlook of the surrounding area. Within the village there are two popular public houses, a village hall and sports grounds with a clubhouse.
Little Baddow is particularly popular with those who want to be within easy reach of Chelmsford and the transport connections, amenities and schools available in the nearby city.
Dedham village
The picture perfect village of Dedham is located on the River Stour a short distance from Colchester. For those seeking a rural home without an overwhelming feeling of isolation, Dedham presents an ideal choice.
Dedham is in the heart of ‘Constable Country’ which is the name earned by the area due to the many paintings by artist John Constable that captured the stunning landscapes.
Dedham has a small selection of independent shops, tea rooms and gastropubs. Due to the beauty of the area it is naturally popular with visitors and very desirable place to live.
Houses in Theydon Bois
The Essex village of Theydon Bois is exceptionally popular with London commuters located just 1.4 miles south of Epping, the village benefits from its transport connections. Just 20 minutes from London; from Theydon Bois station which is on the central line, residents can easily reach the City of London and the West End.
A quintessentially English village, Theydon Bois has a village green and many local, independent shops along with a strong sense of community. Despite being only 20 minutes from London residents have Epping forest right on the doorstep. The area offers excellent schooling and there are a number of well-regarded golf courses nearby.
Danbury properties
The pretty Essex village of Danbury is a popular place to live and is located just 5 miles from Chelmsford. Amenities within Danbury include a local supermarket and several public houses. With Chelmsford only a short distance away for a broader range of amenities and transport connections.
Families are particularly drawn to Danbury for the excellent selection of primary schools in the area which include Elm Green, Heathcote, St.Johns C of E Primary Schools and Danbury Park There are regular bus services from Danbury to many of the Chelmsford secondary schools.
Essex property finders
If you’re looking for a home in an Essex village a professional property finder could be a great help in not only finding the best village to suit your lifestyle but in navigating the local market to secure the ideal home.
To talk to a member of our team regarding your plans to move to an Essex village in greater detail and how our services might be of use please do contact us.
