Dunmow is a quaint market town nestled on the banks of the river Chelmer and which still retains its 'olde worlde' charm. Packed with beautiful buildings, old inns and good restaurants, the town is also an ideal centre for exploring the surrounding area. There is easy access to the much photographed Essex villages of Finchingfield and Great Bardfield, and the historic towns of Thaxted and Saffron Walden are just a short drive away. A new dual-carriageway section on the A120 road which cuts across the county between Colchester and the M11 motorway to the east has made the commute easier for people working either in the City or in Canary Wharf, which estate agents in Dunmow report has had an effect on property prices. There is a variety of property for sale in Dunmow - choose from Victorian town houses, developments of brand new houses, period cottages, as well as flats in purpose built developments and apartments in converted period houses.
Amenities for properties in Dunmow
Dunmow's town centre has a Tesco supermarket, a selection of speciality shops, restaurants, bars and cafés, as well as a Post Office, two churches, a library and youth centre. Families who are considering Dunmow property will discover there two primary schools, The Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre, a tennis club, leisure centre and an art gallery. The town is within a short drive of Bishop's Stortford and Chelmsford, both of which provide extensive shopping and recreational facilities. For walkers and nature lovers, the National Trust owned Hatfield Forest offers 1000 acres of pasture and woodland to explore.
Transport for Dunmow
Although Dunmow doesn't have a railway station, it is easily accessible via the new dual-carriageway section on the A120 road. There is a mainline station at nearby Stansted Airport, where direct and frequent services operate into London Liverpool Street Station in a journey time of approximately 50 minutes. A number of bus routes serve Dunmow and the surrounding area, including Stansted Airport.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Dunmow, you may also like to consider property for sale in Braintree, Ongar and Maldon.
house, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
This attractive detached three bedroom Barn style house provides accommodation of great charm and character that cleverly blends contemporary and period features. In addition there is a one...
house, 2 bedrooms
30% share in this immaculate two bedroom mid-terrace house with off street parking for two wehicles and rear garden looking over fields. Accommodation consists of a sitting/dining room with...
house, 7 bedrooms
A most impressive 7 bedroom detached executive family home of approximately 3000 square feet spread over 3 floors located within a small cul-de-sac of just four similar stature homes fronting open...
flat, 2 bedrooms
An opportunity to purchase this large two bedroom luxury apartment located in the centre of town just a short walk from the station. The property offers generous accommodation that includes a...
house, 4 bedrooms
BEAUTIFUL FINISHED HOME with a SUPERB LAYOUT comprising 4 GOOD SIZED BEDS with a LARGE MASTER SUITE with a LUXURY EN SUITE a STUNNING KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM and a GOOD SIZED LOUNGE all within a...
house, 3 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms
Offering excellent value accommodation this deceptively spacious terraced home fatures 3 good size Bedrooms, refitted White bathroom, Kitchen Breakfast Room, Cloakroom, spacious Lounge,...
flat, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
~ Retirement apartment ~
~ Ground floor one bedroom ~
~ Village location ~ Resident parking ~
~ Sheltered scheme manager ~
~ Chain free ~
house, 5 bedrooms
The Old Forge enjoys substantial accommodation of heavy timber frame with rendered elevations under a pitched tiled roof. With a large lounge, sitting room, dining room, orangery, bespoke oak...
house, 3 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 1 bathroom
Built in 1893 we offer for sale Holly Cottage. Located in the sought after village of Little Hadham this three bedroom semi detached property that has been refurbished by it's present owners to an...
house, 4 bedrooms
This superb 15th century 4 bedroom detached barn conversion is situated in a quiet and outstanding rural location on the edge of the hamlet of Woodside Green and is extremely well presented with a...