Beautiful homes for sale in Brentwood

In close reach of London, this stylish Essex town boasts a plethora of desirable properties set amongst idyllic rural landscapes

Surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside, the boutique town of Brentwood has plenty to offer residents. With its busy highstreet of independent shops, lively club scene and numerous country walks, there’s something to suit every house hunter's tastes.

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It’s not just TOWIE that the area’s famous for – Brentwood is steeped in history and still has the ruins of a 13th-century chapel, not to mention the popular Brentwood School, founded in 1557 and the Catholic cathedral which dates back to 1861.

With the arrival of Crossrail on the horizon in 2019, it’ll soon be a doddle to travel to and from London, making this stylish Essex hotspot incredibly popular for commuters looking to put down roots.

Currently, homes have an average price of £496,494, so now's the time to invest. Check out some of our favourite properties up for grabs at the moment…

Osborne Heights, Warley, £375,000

A well-presented ground floor apartment in the popular Clements Park development, this is a great investment opportunity for commuters.

Just under half a mile from the future site of Crossrail, the flat has lots of promise for forward-thinking city workers and has been stylishly decorated by the current owner.

Inside are two large bedrooms, with an ensuite shower room serving the master room, a communal bathroom and a large dual aspect living room, with double doors leading out directly on to the communal gardens. The dwelling also benefits from two private parking spaces.

On the market with Chalk Tree Estate from £375,000

The Galleries, Warley, £600,000

If you’re looking for a home with the wow-factor, then this three-bed apartment certainly fits the bill. Offering over 1500 square feet of accommodation, this is one of the largest apartments currently available at The Galleries.

A light and airy reception hall leads through to the open-plan kitchen and dining space via double doors. Entered through an impressive stone arch, the lounge benefits from a bay window that overlooks the spectacular communal gardens.

If you're looking for wow-factor, then this is the place – the apartment features unique vaulted honeycomb ceilings for an undeniably grand interior. 

Elsewhere you will find the family bathroom and bedrooms, with the master room enjoying an ensuite shower and dressing room. What's more, this beautiful property is only half a mile from Brentwood station. 

On the market with Walkers from £600,000

Days Lane, Pilgrims Hatch, £650,000

Looking for stylish, contemporary living? Then look no further. This beautiful four-bed detached home is a masterclass in stylish, open-plan living.

Located in the midst of farmlands and rolling fields, this dwelling offers upmarket living in a tranquil, semi-rural spot. 

The spacious kitchen diner is perfect for family living and comes complete with vaulted ceilings and bi-fold doors. Four spacious bedrooms provide ample accommodation, while the striking main bathroom offers a shower, freestanding bath and his and hers sinks.

Outside, you can enjoy tranquil rural views from the generous 200-foot rear garden, and there's even enough off-street parking for at least three cars.

The added bonus? You can bag yourself £200 of John Lewis vouchers when the sale is completed to deck the place out.

On the market with Next Chapter for £650,000

Haylands Farmhouse, Coxtie Green Road, £1,800,000

If you like this one, you’ll have to hurry up and put your offer in as we’re about to beat you to it. A fabulous Grade II-listed property set in some four acres of grounds, this gorgeous family home has pretty much everything you could wish for.

Haylands Farmhouse is approached via a carriage driveway with electronically operated security gates to the front and side. Once inside, you can marvel at the spacious accommodation, abundance of period features and stunning countryside views.

Perfectly landscaped gardens can be found to the rear along with well-planned alfresco entertaining terraces and courtyards. Elsewhere you'll find a detached barn, heated swimming pool, tennis court, outdoor kitchen, formal garden and a paddock.

An additional wing to the eight-bedroom home is reached through the games room, and might suit extended family, staff or guests.

On the market with Balgores Property Group from £1.8m

Thorndon Approach, Herongate, £2,100,000

Located within a small, gated development in one of the most sought-after turnings in Brentwood is this magnificent five-bedroom family home.

The original house was constructed in the 1960s and has been extended over the years to boast spacious accommodation of just under 7,000 square foot.

The impressive entrance hall includes a stone fireplace and oak staircase, while in the kitchen you'll find hand-painted oak units and gorgeous granite work surfaces.

A conservatory with underfloor heating proves a wonderful spot to sit and admire the view, while the striking games room with touch control mood lighting, travertine flooring and French doors to the garden, is the perfect family entertaining space.

On the market with Beresfords from £2.1m

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