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Ingatestone is a popular commuter village in Essex, twenty miles north-east of London between Brentwood and Chelmsford on the A12. Located within green belt land, Ingatestone was established in Saxon times as Ging ad Petram, which means 'settlement in stone'.
Property for sale in Ingatestone are a mixture of styles and periods with three-bedroom cottages from £250,000. There are quite a few late 20th century detached houses in Ingatestone on the market that are in the region of £450,000. Period properties usually command higher prices and substantial Victorian detached houses, in a rural setting, offering five bedrooms and sometimes a swimming pool, are available via Ingatestone estate agents for £800,000+. If you are looking for flats for sale in Ingatestone, prices start at around £130,000 for flats close to Ingatestone village centre.
Amenities for property in Ingatestone
There are over one hundred shops and businesses in Ingatestone including two small supermarkets, a garden centre, several estate agents, two banks, and several specialist shops. 'Fifty One', a restaurant in the High Street with a culinary tradition dating back to the time of Elizabeth I, is one of the most haunted places in Essex. Ingatestone has four public houses along the High Street, including The Star Inn, which has been serving travellers since the 15th century. Local schools include Anglo European, a self-governing state school for boys and girls aged 11 -18. It was the first comprehensive in Britain to offer the International Baccalaureate.
Transport in Ingatestone
The M25 motorway is 10 minutes away by road and the A12 links London to Ingatestone, Chelmsford, Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich. The railway station in Ingatestone offers a direct service to London Liverpool Street, with a journey time of 35 minutes.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Ingatestone, which is covered by postcode CM4, you may also wish to consider neighbouring Chelmsford.