New Homes in Halstead
Found in Essex in the South East of England, Halstead is around 50 miles north east of Central London. With trains to the capital from nearby Braintree taking around an hour, houses in Halstead are 13 miles from Colchester, and double that from Ipswich.
Whether you’re heading to the nearby seaside and Hamford Water, visiting the local heritage museum or exploring Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum, you’ll also find Molly’s Wood and Broaks Wood close to town. Top all that off with a relaxing walk along the River Colne, when you pick from our latest developments near Halstead below
• South East • Braintree
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Great Dunmow Grange
Blackwater Drive, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 4BR
- From £515,000
- 4 bedroom
- Find your new home in Great Dunmow, Essex. A development of 223 brand new homes.
Barratt Homes at Henley Gate
Oxlip Blvd, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6FA
- £380,000 to £415,000
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- Located on the peaceful edge of the wider Henley Gate development in Ipswich, discover your new home with 9 acres of country park right on your doorstep. Just 2.3 miles from Junction 53 of the A14, excellent transport links keep you connected. Enjoy a vibrant local community with artisan shops, charming pubs, and fantastic restaurants, all close by.
Languard View
Low Road, Dovercourt, Essex, CO12 3TX
- £250,000 to £395,000
- 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
- New build homes in Dovercourt, Essex. 13 acres of open space, award winning Dovercourt beach nearby, Trains into London.
Darwin Green
Darwin Green, Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0GX
- £459,995 to £664,995
- 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
- New build homes in Cambridge. 15 acre central park, shops, library, health centre, play area & more.
Franklin Gardens at Darwin Green
Cambridge Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0XX
- £395,000 to £705,000
- 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
- Exclusive collection of 4 & 5 bedroom homes in Cambridge. Close to 15 acre central park & amenities.
What is life like in Halstead?
The picturesque town of Halstead lies next door to Colchester, Ipswich and London while also benefiting from access to the southeastern coast. If you love the great outdoors, Dedham Vale, Suffolk Heaths and Chiltern Hills are a stone’s throw.
New homes in this part of Essex are popular among homebuyers thanks to the array of fantastic amenities. Find out more about life in Halstead below, including transport links, schools, and the great offers you’ll have access to if you make your move with us.
What is there to see and do in Halstead?
Art enthusiasts, history buffs, nature explorers; Halstead has it all. Whatever your interest, this pretty market town boasts a unique cultural heritage and spectacular open countryside.
If you’d like to know more about the history of this Essex hub, here are some of the best indoor attractions in the area:
• Hedingham Castle
• Halstead Heritage Museum
• Colne Valley Postal History Museum
If you prefer roaming the South East beautiful landscape, these are the nature spots you cannot miss:
• Hamford Water
• Marks Hall Gardens and Arboretum
• Molly’s Wood
• Broaks Wood
• River Colne Promenade
What is education like in Halstead?
Halstead is a great place to raise your children, home to various amenities and excellent schools to choose from. Here we’ve picked some of the best primary, secondary and higher education institutions that have received positive ratings from Ofsted.
| Primary | Secondary | Further education |
| St Andrew’s Church of England Primary | The Ramsey Academy | Colchester County High School |
| Richard de Clare Community Academy | Hedingham School | The Sixth Form College |
| Holy Trinity Primary | Alec Hunter Academy | Hedingham Sixth Form |
How are the Halstead transport links?
Halstead boasts an efficient transport links network which includes buses, trains and motorways.
Colchester is within easy reach by either car or bus; you can take the 88 bus or drive via the A1124 for about 40 minutes. Ipswich also sits next door, accessible via the A1124 and A12. Trains take approximately 1 hour and a half and are operated by Greater Anglia.
If you need to commute to London for work, you can easily travel by car. The journey takes a little less than 2 hours via the A120 and M11. By rail, London Liverpool Street is about 2 hours away.
New home schemes in Halstead
If you make your move with us, you’ll be able to choose from great offers and schemes.
With Part Exchange scheme, we help you sell your existing home and pay your estate agent fees. In case it doesn’t sell, we can be your guaranteed buyer. Our Home Reach scheme could be ideal for you if you’re trying to get on the property ladder. Whatever your unique requirements, we are by your side.
Browse our vast selection of new homes in Halstead below and get in touch today.