New build homes for sale in Chelmsford
Chelmsford is a fast-growing city in Essex that combines a proud industrial and civic heritage with a thriving modern identity, excellent amenities and swift rail connections to London. The city has undergone significant regeneration in recent years, cementing its reputation as an attractive and well-connected place to live.
Whether you're a professional commuter seeking outstanding value within easy reach of the capital, a growing family looking for strong schools, green spaces and a genuine sense of community, or a first-time buyer taking their first step onto the property ladder, our new-build homes in Chelmsford are designed to suit a range of lifestyles.
Discover life in Chelmsford
Chelmsford offers residents a varied mix of shopping, dining and leisure. The city centre is home to the Bond Street and High Chelmer shopping destinations alongside a broad range of high street retailers, independent boutiques and a bustling market.
The city's cultural offering continues to grow, with the Chelmsford Cathedral, the Chelmsford Museum and the Civic Theatre providing a strong foundation for arts and heritage. Hylands Park is a much-loved destination for outdoor recreation, while Central Park and the River Chelmer towpath offer green escapes closer to the city centre.
Why choose a Redrow home in Chelmsford?
As an award-winning housebuilder, our homes are designed for a better way to live and prioritise premium modern living. Our developments feature:
- Ultrafast broadband connectivity
- Boutique bedrooms
- Balanced & spacious layouts
- Pedestrian & cycle-friendly neighbourhoods
- Access to green spaces
- Thoughtfully designed, well-landscaped communities
Education and schools in Chelmsford
Chelmsford has a wide range of primary and secondary schools. King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford County High School for Girls and New Hall School are highly regarded, with a selection of academies and comprehensive schools serving the wider city.
For further education, Writtle University College is located just outside the city, while Chelmsford College and Anglia Ruskin University's Chelmsford campus offer a broad range of academic, vocational and professional programmes for post-16 and undergraduate students. The University of Essex in nearby Colchester and several London universities are also within comfortable reach.
Transport links in Chelmsford
Chelmsford offers outstanding rail and road links, making it a popular choice for commuters. Chelmsford station provides fast and frequent services to London Liverpool Street, with journey times of approximately 35 minutes. Regular services also run to Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich, making Chelmsford a practical hub for travel across the East of England. Comprehensive bus services connect the city centre with surrounding towns, villages and key employment sites throughout Essex.
The A12 runs directly through Chelmsford, linking the city to London and the M25, Colchester and Ipswich. The A414 provides a direct route to Harlow, while the A131 connects the city to Braintree. Stansted Airport is approximately 30 minutes away via the A120, offering a wide range of domestic and international routes.
Start your new build journey in Chelmsford
Our Sales Experts are on hand to help you find your new home in Chelmsford. For more information about our developments, visit a Show Home or contact our team today. We also offer a range of schemes to help you buy a home, including Part Exchange and Help to Sell.
- £270,000 to £785,000
- 2, 3, 4 and 5 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 offer a choice of one and two-bedroom apartments and two, 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.
- Coming soon
- 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
- Discover our characterful, high-specification 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom new homes coming soon to Shenfield on the outskirts of Brentwood. Part of our exclusive Heritage Collection, the exteriors are inspired by Arts & Crafts architecture, while inside are modern, flexible layouts. Perfectly positioned, these premium new homes in Shenfield are just 1.5 miles from Shenfield Station. From here, fast services reach London Liverpool Street in under 25 minutes, and the Elizabeth line provides seamless travel across London and straight through to Heathrow Airport, ideal for professionals and frequent flyers. Easy access to the A12 further enhances connectivity. You’ll find plenty of shops and places to eat and drink in Shenfield, such as The Lot Bar & Restaurant, The Green Dragon and the highly-popular The Rose Shenfield. Head a bit further into Brentwood and you’ll discover even more, including a Sainsbury’s supermarket, M&S, FIGO Italian restaurant and Mason’s Restaurant with its fine food and wines. There’s lots to keep you entertained here too. Maybe take in a show at Brentwood Theatre, enjoy a work-out at The Brentwood Centre or hit the fairways at Hartswood Golf Club? While you’re close to a great selection of amenities, the picturesque Essex countryside and green open spaces are nearby too. You have a choice of four country parks around Brentwood: Hutton Country Park, Merrymeade Country Park, Weald Country Park, and Warley Country Park. Providing your new home at King’s Oak with the perfect balance of town and country living. Families will also appreciate the wide range of schools available for children of all ages. For younger pupils, options include Bright Horizons Phoenix Day Nursery and Preschool, Shenfield St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, and Brentwood Independent Preparatory School, which is located just 2.5 miles from King's Gate. Older students are well served by Shenfield High School, Brentwood County High School, and the highly regarded Anglo European School, just 3 miles from the development. We could also help you enjoy an even easier move to King’s Oak in Shenfield. With Part Exchange, we could buy your current home, so you could move into a premium Redrow new build and avoid frustrating chains and expensive agent fees. There’s Help to Sell too, where we could take care of selling your current home and contribute towards your estate agent's fees.
- £380,000 to £420,000
- 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.
