The Maples, Braintree

Development Overview

The Maples is a new build homes development by national housebuilder Persimmon Homes, situated on Mulberry Avenue in the village of Cressing, on the outskirts of Braintree, Essex (CM77 8QH/8DL). The development offers a selection of two, three, and four-bedroom freehold properties, providing a mix of semi-detached and detached house types. Available new build homes at The Maples range in price from approximately £305,000 up to £525,000. Specific plots, such as a two-bedroom semi-detached 'Bradwell' house type, start from around £305,000, while three-bedroom detached homes, like the 'Terling,' are listed from approximately £415,000.

Property Details

Properties currently available or reserved for completion include two, three, and four-bedroom houses, with some homes anticipated for completion as early as July 2025. Illustrative examples of available house types include the 'Fairstead' (3-bed semi-detached) and the 'Terling' (3-bed detached). The three-bedroom 'Terling' house, for example, features a separate living room, an open-plan kitchen/dining room with French doors to the garden, a ground-floor utility room, a master bedroom with an en suite, and two further bedrooms, with a floor area of 893 sq ft (approximate dimensions: Living Room 3.94 x 3.56 m). All new build homes are sold with a 10-year warranty, and an annual service charge of approximately £248 applies to the development's communal areas. Specific internal features and specifications should be confirmed directly with the developer's sales office.

Location and Commuter Benefits

Positioned for commuters, The Maples offers immediate access to the A120 for routes to Bishop's Stortford and the M11 motorway. Stansted Airport is located approximately 20 minutes away by car. Rail links are available from Cressing (Essex) train station, approximately 1.1 miles away, or from Braintree train station, which offers a regular direct service to London Liverpool Street with a journey time of approximately 60 minutes. The development is situated in Cressing, a historic village that retains a rural atmosphere, while Braintree town centre is less than a 10-minute drive away.

Local Amenities and Services

The Maples is conveniently located for retail and leisure, with the Braintree Village outlet being a key feature just a three-minute drive away. This complex offers a range of designer clothing stores, restaurants, an M&S Foodhall, a fitness centre, and a cinema. Further amenities, including high street shops, cafés, bars, and Braintree Community Hospital, are available in Braintree town proper. Educational facilities are well-served by Cressing Primary School, which is within a short walking distance. For older pupils, Beckers Green Primary School, Alec Hunter Academy, and Notley Hunter & Braintree Sixth Form are all situated less than an 8-minute drive from the development. The immediate village of Cressing provides essential services, including a local school, a train station, and a gastropub. For practical information on specific plot availability, prices, and viewing arrangements, interested parties should contact the developer for details.