New Homes in Chelmsford, Essex
Great Dunmow Grange
Blackwater Drive, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 4BR
- £524,995 to £554,995
- 4 bedroom
- Find your new home in Great Dunmow, Essex. A development of 223 brand new homes.
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Cherry Meadows at Applegate Park
Platinum Way, Borden, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1FS
- Coming soon
- 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.
What is life like in Chelmsford?
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.
What is there to see and do in Chelmsford?
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
What is education like in Chelmsford?
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 |
How are the Chelmsford transport links?
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.
What is the Chelmsford property scene like?
Chelmsford’s properties are attractive to different homebuyers, thanks to the wealth of local amenities. This charming part of the South East benefits from shops, cosy cafes, play areas and retail outlets.
If you’d like to be part of this thriving community, our collection of elegant 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes on Great Dunmow Grange development can be up your street. Designed to the highest standards, they offer lots of natural light, spacious rooms and contemporary features.
New home schemes in Chelmsford
At Barratt Homes, we offer modern housing to cater for all lifestyles. We want you to enjoy your homebuying journey, which is why we offer a wide range of schemes. If you are a first-time buyer, you can take advantage of the Home Reach scheme, while Movemaker and Part Exchange could help you sell your current home, so that you can set your eyes on the next one.
Whatever your unique situation, we support you every step of the way. Get in touch today and become a homeowner with us.