New build homes for sale in Colchester
Colchester blends rich history with modern convenience, making it one of Essex ’s most desirable places to live. Colchester is known as Britain’s oldest recorded town, so it’s no surprise that it offers an abundance of heritage sites, green open spaces and a lively cultural scene.
From Roman ruins and Castle Park to family attractions like Colchester Zoo, the area is packed with things to do. Excellent schools and quick road and rail connections to Chelmsford, Ipswich and central London add to the town’s wide appeal.
Whether you're commuting to the capital, raising a young family or looking to enjoy the nearby coastline, Colchester provides a balance of town and country that suits a variety of lifestyles. Redrow’s homes in this area are built to make the most of that blend, bringing high-quality, future-ready living to a part of Essex that continues to grow in popularity.
Our Colchester new homes include:
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Ultrafast broadband access for everyday convenience
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Eco Electric homes with EPC ratings of B and above
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Shops, schools and transport links close at hand
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Calm, well-connected neighbourhoods
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Access to open green spaces for proximity to nature
New homes near Colchester for every buyer
Just south of Colchester in Witham, The Mulberries at Lodge Park offers a wide selection of new homes from our renowned Heritage Collection. Spanning two-bedroom homes ideal for single and couple first-time buyers, three-bedroom homes perfect for new families, and spacious four-bedroom homes for growing families who need more space. Located within easy reach of Braintree, Witham and Colchester itself, this community provides peaceful village surroundings with access to shops, schools and rail links nearby.
In nearby Silver End, The Foxgloves is the final phase of our successful Meadow View development. Two and three-bedroom homes here feature our industry-leading Eco Electric home designs — powered by air source heat pumps and complete with underfloor heating and enhanced insulation to support lower running costs and greener living.
Ready to move to Colchester?
Redrow’s homes near Colchester combine timeless design with the efficiency and flexibility modern life demands. Whether you're planning your first move or seeking more space, visiting a show home at The Foxgloves or The Mulberries is the perfect way to explore what your next chapter could look like. Browse our nearby developments below to find your dream home in Essex.
With helpful schemes like Help to Sell, Part Exchange and deposit assistance available, our team is ready to support you every step of the way.
The Foxgloves, Silver End, Witham
Quantrill Grove, Silver End, Witham, Essex, CM8 3ZQ
- £370,000 to £475,000
- 2 and 3 bedroom
- The Foxgloves is the final phase at our successful Meadow View development of new homes in Silver End. The properties here maintain open-plan living spaces while keeping the traditional needs of a family home front and centre. The Foxgloves homes are Eco Electric, heated by an air source heat pump that provides underfloor heating as a standard on the ground floor. Homes in Silver End are in high demand, and it’s not hard to see why. This is a unique village, created by window maker Francis Crittall in the 1920s to house his factory workers. The stunning art deco architecture of the 'modern movement' can be seen throughout the historic village centre, including the magnificent village hall, one of the largest in the country. These two and three-bedroom homes near Braintree will offer the ideal location for commuting to London. What’s more, if you’re an existing property owner we’ll help you make the move to a new home in Silver End even quicker with our Help to Sell scheme. Arrange a viewing with our team to find your dream home in Essex today.
The Mulberries, Witham
Claydon Grove, Witham, Essex, CM8 1YN
- £215,000 to £600,000
- 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
- It’s not hard to see why new homes in Witham are popular. Surrounded by the open fields of the Essex countryside, yet just 45 minutes from London Liverpool Street by train, Witham is perfectly placed for city commuters. And with Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ schools within walking distance, it’s ideal for your family too, providing something for everyone. The Mulberries offers a choice of one and two bedroom apartments and three, four and five-bedroom homes from Redrow's Heritage Collection, so there’s something for every family size and budget (particularly with Stamp Duty contributions and our Help to Sell scheme on hand). Discover best-of-both-worlds living here, with supermarkets close by and outstanding transport links, coupled with an abundance of green space. You’re never far away from a day out in the Essex countryside, with plenty of parks and nature walks to explore and an array of high street and designer shopping centres nearby, including Chelmsford and Braintree Village. You’ll also find easy access to transport links and the city by both rail, road and bus. Our Witham new build show home is now open, so you can get started on your new home journey today.
Millview Park, Bocking
Church Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5LH
- £350,000 to £750,000
- 2, 3 and 4 bedroom
- With a wide range of new homes in Braintree, Millview Park offers the perfect balance of town and country living in Essex. With a close-knit, village feel and plentiful open green spaces nearby, but with amenities aplenty on your doorstep and excellent travel connections, this elegant collection of Braintree homes will appeal to buyers of all kinds. Modelled on the refinement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these stylish Heritage Collection houses are as charming and easy on the eye as their scenic surroundings. Our residents at Millview Park will benefit from an on-site community orchard, beautifully landscaped areas of open space and various equipped areas of play for children. The range of local schools in the Braintree area is excellent, with plentiful options for youngsters at all stages of their educational journeys. Meanwhile, the development’s proximity to the M11 motorway means you can be in Central London in less than 90 minutes, or in just over an hour on the train from Braintree station. These new houses for sale in Braintree are also perfectly placed for leisure and pleasure, with the beautiful Great Notley Country Park close by and ideal for family days out. Explore and enjoy Essex’s longest children’s play trail, its fishing lake and wildflower meadows offering scope for a wide range of activities including birdwatching, walking, cycling, fishing, horse-riding, football, picnics and kite-flying. At Millview Park all the Eco Electric homes are heated by an air source heat pump and come with underfloor heating as standard on the ground floor.
The Parklands at Great Wilsey Park, Haverhill
Haverhill Road, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB97UD
- £350,000 to £700,000
- 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
- Discover a range of new homes in Haverhill at The Parklands, Great Wilsey Park. This new Redrow development offers a superb location close to plenty of leisure facilities, a selection of local schools and no end of entertainment (including Suffolk’s baseball team). This development has been in high demand, so we’re delighted to announce the addition of a selection of three, four and five-bedroom homes here, ideally located for Haverhill and the surrounding area. The homes are part of our award-winning Heritage Collection, offering a superb blend of modern interiors and exteriors inspired by classic design. You’ll benefit from open-plan living spaces inside, and a range of transport links, green areas and beautiful street scenes outside. If you’re looking for a new home in Haverhill or nearby, register your interest today and don’t miss out on these last remaining homes at The Parklands.
Blossom Park, Ingatestone
Roman Road, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9AU
- £340,000 to £715,000
- 2 and 3 bedroom
- At Blossom Park we offer Eco Electric homes, which are heated by an air source heat pump. Availability can vary between properties, so please get in touch with us for more information. Located in a charming village voted last year as one of the UK’s best countryside locations to move to, while lying between two vibrant Essex towns and within easy commuting distance of London, Blossom Park strikes the perfect balance between town and country. This characterful collection of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and 3, 4 and 5 bedroom houses is just a short car journey from Chelmsford and Brentwood, two thriving, rapidly-developing towns, and just 10 minutes from junction 28 of the M25 motorway, for journeys into London in just over an hour. With services to London Liverpool Street from Ingatestone station in around 30 minutes, plentiful amenities and a good range of schools nearby too, Blossom Park is a development that will appeal to buyers of all kinds. There will be much to admire about these homes, part of Redrow’s award-winning Heritage Collection, on the inside and out. You’ll find M&S, Co-op and Budgens stores within a 10 minute drive of home, while Chelmsford’s High Chelmer and Meadows shopping centres offer a wide range of household name retailers between them. For eating and drinking out, there is a vibrant pub and restaurant scene, with the George and Dragon pub in nearby Mountnessing serving a varied menu of traditional favourites, while Brentwood’s popular Mesken Hutton specialises in mouth-watering Turkish mezes and Mediterranean dishes. For leisure and pleasure, film fans can catch all the latest blockbusters at Everyman Cinema in Chelmsford. For family days out, Romford’s Namco Funscape offers bowling, pool, ping pong and amusements, while Colchester Zoo is well worth a visit. Those seeking sports and fitness can use the fully-fitted gym and sprint track at Studio 360 Fitness in Billericay. Parents of growing families will be pleased to find a variety of schools for youngsters at all stages of their educational journeys within easy reach of home. Mountnessing C of E Primary School is less than a five minute drive, while older students can attend Anglo European School or Shenfield High School. For further and higher education, Chelmsford College and Writtle University College are also very commutable.
Mandeville Crescent, Saffron Walden
Radwinter Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2LD
- £690,000 to £980,000
- 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
- Located on the edges of historic Saffron Walden, but in a scenic, tranquil haven of its own, Mandeville Crescent takes pride of place in one of Essex’s most beautiful enclaves. This stylish development features two, three, four and five-bedroom homes from our award-winning Heritage Collection. Commuters can enjoy superb transport links, offering straightforward journeys by road and rail to Cambridge, Central London and Stansted Airport, but with peaceful and relaxing surroundings to return to after a busy day. Parents, meanwhile, will find an excellent selection of schools in the area. These Saffron Walden new homes have so much to offer, with the rich array of amenities nearby including a wide variety of shops and retail attractions. The historic town centre is just five minutes away, with nearby Bishop’s Stortford and Cambridge offering plenty of household names and independent boutiques. There is so much on offer in Saffron Walden itself, including a great selection of cafés, pubs and restaurants serving cuisines of all kinds, from the best of British to Indian, Thai and Turkish. Saffron Walden is also home to leisure options to suit all tastes, from its golf club and scenic parks to the town’s cinemas and leisure centre. Parents of growing families, meanwhile, will be pleased to find a variety of schools for youngsters at all stages of their educational journeys within easy reach of these new builds. Saffron Walden has schools for all ages rated ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, while for further education, the world-famous University of Cambridge needs no introduction. All our homes at Mandeville Crescent are built for energy efficiency* with heating via an air source heat pump and underfloor heating as standard on the ground floor. *A brand-new home could be up to 65% more energy-efficient than an older home, meaning you could save up to £979 per year on your running costs. Indicative figures, based on Government and Ofgem data in the HBF "Watt a Save" report published January 2025 which provides annual average usage figures for existing homes vs new-build homes in the UK.
Westley Green, Langdon Hills
Ewing Gardens, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5PT
- £500,000 to £860,000
- 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
- For those seeking the perfect new home in Basildon, look no further than Westley Green. Just thirty miles and 35 minutes by train from Central London, yet a world away from the city stress, this new Basildon development is perfectly placed for you and your family. Westley Green, Langdon Hills, creates new homes designed for modern living, with a selection of quality new houses from Redrow’s award-winning Heritage Collection. That means these Essex new builds benefit from plenty of room and open plan spaces, with a traditional exterior and a contemporary interior. The brand-new Chapel Hill Primary School & Nursery opened its doors at Westley Green in September 2024. The school is part of the ‘Outstanding’ Lee Chapel family of schools and has the very highest expectations and aspirations for all pupils. Chapel Hill is sure to be a fantastic school for your child to grow, develop and succeed. You’ll have the Essex countryside on your doorstep here, with plenty of green spaces across the local area and within the Westley Green development itself. However, Basildon is far from a sleepy commuter town. In fact, it’s alive with open spaces, top class sports facilities, superb shopping and excellent local schools, all of which make it a great place to live in its own right. Contact us today to find out how you can be part of this exciting development in Langdon Hills.
