Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Halstead, Essex

Situated on a hill, the name 'Halstead' is derived from the Old English 'hald', a refuge or shelter, and 'stede', a site or place i.e. safe place or place of refuge. Fortunately, visitors to Halstead these days come to enjoy this lovely rural town, not sack it. Located near Colchester and Sudbury, Halstead is charming and delightful and one of the best kept secrets in Essex.

Halstead property is an exciting mix of new-build and period properties many, of which, are Grade II listed, dating date back several centuries. For under £200,000, houses for sale in Halstead usually offer three bedrooms in a bungalow, terraced Victorian cottage or a late 20th century semi-detached property. For £250,000 you can buy Grade II listed thatched cottages that retain a host of original features, situated within traditional picket-fenced rose gardens. For families size does matter, and Halstead has many very attractive family houses, offering four bedrooms and two bathrooms in detached properties, often located in one of Halstead's satellite villages. These homes are on the market with Halstead estate agents for under £320,000. For larger families there are five-bedroom executive houses in good-sized, mature gardens for under £420,000. If you are looking for flats for sale in Halstead, they are available but they do take some finding.

Amenities for property in Halstead

There are plenty of good shops, restaurants and entertainment in a town that has some truly stunning churches, old civic buildings and quaint terraced cottages with bow windows. Halstead has three primary schools and, for older children, Ramsey Comprehensive School. Local independent schools include Gosfield School for boys and girls aged 4-18.

Transport in Halstead

The nearest railway station is in Braintree, to the south of Halstead, where the Braintree branch line joins the Great Eastern Mainline to London Liverpool Street via Witham station. There are also stations in Sudbury and Bures. First Essex Buses Ltd runs routes through Halstead including 88 and 88A.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Halstead, which is covered by postcode CO9, you may also like to consider neighbouring towns such as Dunmow, Braintree and Colchester.