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Braintree lies to the south of the Roman road, Stane Street, and Bocking lies to the north. Sometimes the area is referred to as "Braintree and Bocking" but, usually, simply Braintree. To the north of Braintree the countryside is progressively rural and to the south progressively urban, with housing and factories increasing towards London. But there is still a considerable amount of countryside surrounding the town of Braintree, with many picturesque satellite villages.
Braintree property is mostly post war with much of it late 20th century and new-build to accommodate a growing population of more than 30,000. Higher priced houses for sale in Braintree are often Victorian properties or substantial detached houses in rural or semi-rural locations. Estate agents in Braintree price three-bedroom detached and semi-detached houses from £200,000 and quote an average price of around £220,000. New homes in Braintree such as townhouses offering four bedrooms are in the region of £260,000. Substantial detached family homes offering five bedrooms are on the market for £340,000 with period properties, such as Grade II thatched cottages and Victorian mansions, closer to £450,000.
Flats for sale in Braintree offering one bedroom, Braintree Estate agents price at under £100,000 with two-bedroom flats in a popular area in the region of £115,000.
Amenities for property in Braintree
Freeport, on the edge of Braintree, has many famous brands, its own railway station, ample parking, 12-screen cinema, bowling, go-karting, night clubs and restaurants. Xpect Health & Fitness is in Springwood Drive, Braintree, and attracts both adults and families to its 20m indoor pool, gyms, studios, and fitness machines. There are at least seven primary schools and two secondary schools in the heart of Braintree with many more in the surrounding areas.
Transport in Braintree
There are two railway stations in Braintree, Braintree station and Braintree Freeport which is next to Freeport shopping centre. Trains depart from Braintree station to Witham, where the Braintree branchline joins the Great Eastern Mainline to London Liverpool Street.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Braintree, which is covered by postcodes CM7 & CM77, you may also like to consider neighbouring towns such as Colchester, Chelmsford, Dunmow, and Halstead.