New Build Homes in Chelmsford

Sitting in the heart of Essex, Chelmsford is a vibrant city offering a perfect blend of modern living and historical charm. With London only 30 minutes away by train, houses in Chelmsford provide excellent value compared to nearby towns like Braintree, Brentwood, and Billericay.
 
Whether you’re exploring the historic sites or enjoying the local parks, Chelmsford offers stunning natural attractions. Discover the beauty of Hylands House and the nearby RHS Garden Hyde Hall. Other attractions include the picturesque Chelmsford Cathedral and the historic Shire Hall. Take a leisurely stroll through the city and enjoy the friendly community atmosphere; all with our developments closest to Chelmsford below.
 
Great Dunmow Grange
Great Dunmow Grange
Blackwater Drive, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 4BR
  • Find your new home in Great Dunmow, Essex. A development of 223 brand new homes.
Cherry Meadows at Applegate Park
Cherry Meadows at Applegate Park
Chestnut Street, Borden, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8BT
  • £459,995 to £519,995
  • 4 bedroom
  • Welcome to Cherry Meadows in Borden, a collection of 3 and 4 bed homes that combine energy efficiency and sustainability with style and comfort. Just minutes from Sittingbourne town centre and surrounded by the beautiful Kent countryside, this community offers the perfect mix of convenience, modern living, and a touch of nature.

New Homes in Chelmsford FAQs

  • Essex’s county town is known as the birthplace of radio thanks to Guglielmo Marconi’s Wireless Telegraph company. With fascinating museums, majestic architecture and vast stretches of open countryside to roam – Chelmsford makes a brilliant place for your move. New homes here are ideal for families and commuters, thanks to the array of excellent schools and transport links to London, Colchester and Southend-On-Sea. 
  • Whether you want to trace Chelmsford’s past at one of its museums, take a relaxing stroll around Garden Hyde Hall or enjoy an adrenaline-packed day with your kids at Jump Street Park, new homes in Chelmsford have it all. Below are our top picks for the best activities in the local area, come rain or shine:
     
    • Chelmsford Museum
    • Essex Police Museum 
    • Chelmsford Cathedral
    • Sandford Mill Museum 
    • Jump Street
    • Hylands Estate
    • Garden Hyde Hall
    • Central Park
  • Knowing where to send your children to school is a priority for many parents. Chelmsford is home to a wide range of outstanding educational facilities as rated by Ofsted, from primary, secondary and higher education. Here we’ve shortlisted some of the best:
     
    Primary Secondary Further education
    Beehive Lane Community Primary School King Edward VI Grammar School Chelmsford College
    Chancellor Park Primary School Chelmer Valley High School Writtle University College
    Galleywood Infant School The Sandon School Columbus College

     

  • New homes in Chelmsford are particularly popular among commuters to London thanks to the frequent rail services. Trains to London Liverpool Street are operated by Greater Anglia, while Great Eastern Main Line connects this Essex hub to Ipswich, Braintree and Norwich
     
    There are also several buses linking the city to neighbouring sites. The main bus operator is First Essex, providing routes within the Chelmsford area and beyond. Arriva operates the 59 service to Harlow, which lies on the Hertfordshire Intalink network. 
     
    This southeastern hub also boasts excellent road links, such as the A130 and A120 to Stansted, Heathrow and Southend airports. The A12 trunk road connects Chelmsford to London and Lowestoft.