£197,500

Countryside Homes has 66 developments on Homello. Homes in Braintree sold for a median £335,000 over the last year, £363 per sq ft; see house prices in Braintree.
The Paddocks is an established new build development by Countryside Homes, now part of the Vistry Group, located on Braintree Road in the attractive village of Cressing, Essex (CM77 8JE). The development originally offered a collection of 2- to 5-bedroom traditional style new build homes, designed with a focus on community through an informal, tree-lined avenue, abundant green spaces, a new village green, and a play area. Note on Availability: The Paddocks is nearing completion, with the final home remaining as of the current status: a four-bedroom detached house of 'The Chelmer' house type.
The Chelmer is a four-bedroom detached home constructed using Masonry Cavity Construction and comes with an Indicative EPC Rating of B. Designed for modern family living, the ground floor layout is highly functional, featuring a separate living room and a dedicated dining room, alongside a key open-plan kitchen/family/dining area that provides direct access to the rear garden. This final property, which is ‘Ready to Move Into,’ benefits from an excellent all-inclusive specification. This includes a full flooring package, turf to the rear garden (which is south-facing for maximum sunlight), a garage, and built-in storage space. A practical utility room is situated off the kitchen area. The first floor hosts a generously-sized principal bedroom complete with a luxurious private en-suite bathroom, three further double bedrooms, and a well-appointed family bathroom. All homes at The Paddocks come with a 10-Year NHBC Warranty, providing long-term assurance. Cressing is a charming village situated conveniently between the larger towns of Braintree and Witham. The development is highly suited for commuters due to its exceptional transport links. Specific Transport Links: Rail: Cressing (Essex) train station is approximately 0.5 miles from the development. Services operated by Greater Anglia offer direct access to London Liverpool Street with the fastest services taking as little as 54 minutes, and an average journey time of around 57 minutes. Road: Major road links including the A120, A12, and M11 are all close by, facilitating easy connections to Chelmsford, Brentwood, and the M25. London Stansted Airport is approximately 18 miles away. Local Amenities and Education: For families, local schooling options are specific and close by. Cressing Primary School (Tye Green, CM77 8JE) is in the immediate vicinity, and Beckers Green Primary School is only 1.2 miles away. For high street and outlet shopping, the Braintree Village outlet centre is just 1.3 miles away, offering a wide array of retail, dining, and leisure options, with the historic Braintree town centre and its George Yard Shopping Centre also a short drive away. The Paddocks is a Countryside Homes (Vistry Group) development, which has achieved a 5-star rating from the Home Builders Federation (HBF), indicating that over 90% of their customers would recommend them. However, prospective buyers are advised to conduct their own due diligence, as general online feedback for the developer is mixed. The property's near-completion status means viewings are essential for accurate assessment of finishes and quality. To discuss the availability of the final home, 'The Chelmer', to review the specific property specification, or to arrange a viewing, contact the developer directly. Incentives such as the 'Home Exchange' scheme are available on this last plot, subject to terms and conditions.
Estate agents list one home for sale at The Paddocks. Agent listings do not say whether a home is new or a resale, so this may be either.
First sales only so far: 11 homes registered at a median £474,995 since 2024 (new-build sales register 6–12 months after completion).
| Address | Sold | Kind | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71, Phillips Crescent CM77 8GS | Oct 2025 | New build | £535,000 · £348/sq ft |
| 1, Phillips Crescent CM77 8GS | Sept 2025 | New build | £564,995 · £367/sq ft |
| 9, Phillips Crescent CM77 8GS | Sept 2025 | New build | £504,995 · £353/sq ft |
| School House, Braintree Road CM77 8JE | Aug 2025 | Sale | £425,000 |
| 11, Phillips Crescent CM77 8GS | Jul 2025 | New build | £459,995 · £382/sq ft |
| 21, Phillips Crescent CM77 8GS | Jun 2025 | New build | £470,000 · £355/sq ft |
| 23, Phillips Crescent CM77 8GS | May 2025 | New build | £559,995 · £364/sq ft |
| 8, Phillips Crescent CM77 8GS | Mar 2025 | New build | £454,995 · £377/sq ft |
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Sales at the development's postcode and its listings' postcodes, as recorded by HM Land Registry; neighbouring addresses in the same postcode can be included.
The Paddocks is a Countryside Homes development in Cressing, Essex. Countryside Homes has 66 developments listed on Homello.
The developer has not published current prices. Homes here first sold at a median of £474,995 according to HM Land Registry. One home is listed by estate agents at the scheme right now, which may be new or resale.
The Paddocks is marked "final few". Use the enquiry button to check current availability with Countryside Homes.
HM Land Registry has registered 11 first sales at The Paddocks at a median of £474,995 since 2024. New-build sales appear in the register six to twelve months after completion, so this count grows over time. That is 2% below the Braintree median of £363 per square foot.
The median sold price in Braintree was £335,000 over the last 12 months (881 sales, +0.0% on the year before), or £363 per square foot, from HM Land Registry data. The house prices in Braintree page has the trend, prices by property type and every street.
The Paddocks offers houses, 1 homes in total. Homes are sold outright by Countryside Homes.
Braintree Road, Tye Green, Cressing, Essex, CM77 8JE
Straight-line distances; actual routes will be longer. Stations from NaPTAN, with their lines powered by TfL Open Data; schools from the Department for Education register, with the latest Ofsted signal; supermarkets from Geolytix Retail Points; places to eat from the Food Standards Agency's register of food businesses.
The Braintree neighbourhood around this development.
Sources: HM Land Registry price paid data, Police.uk, Historic England, ONS Census 2021, Ofcom Connected Nations, Environment Agency. Planning offices.

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Details last confirmed on 29 October 2026.