The Lakes at Merks Hall

Take the time to explore these exceptional homes, each featuring generously proportioned living spaces, the finest quality materials, sophisticated design features and premium specifications.

The surrounding privately-owned Merks Hall Estate is home to a wealth of wildlife and walks that are only available to the residents of the six homes within its boundaries. Within 200 metres of this
new collection, you’ll find a lovely 4-acre naturally stocked carp lake – perfect for afternoon relaxation – as well as numerous countryside paths taking you around the enchanting woods and farmland where it’s common to see soaring Red Kites, Barn Owls, Muntjac and Roe Deer.

This unparalleled location will allow residents to fully relax amongst rolling farmland, tranquil lakes and ancient woodland, while still being connected to modern life. You’ll be just moments
from the convenient pubs, shops and boutiques of Great Dunmow’s picturesque high streets, with the bustling centres of Braintree and cosmopolitan Chelmsford also just a quick drive away.

Whether you choice the A120 or the scenic but direct B-roads, Braintree is well worth a visit for its numerous parks, nature reserves and shops. In addition to the full range of familiar supermarkets, household brands and high street names, its historic streets hold many independent boutiques, specialist stores and eateries to satisfy every taste.

For a full day shopping experience, Braintree Village retail centre is home to over 70 top designer outlets and eateries, while for golf lovers, both The Notleys and Braintree Golf Clubs come recommended, each offering charming fairways and a friendly clubhouse against a beautiful countryside backdrop. 

Alternatively, from the end of our private driveway, it’s just a 10-minute walk to popular local public house The Angel & Harp, a spacious modern rustic establishment with oak beams and red brick fireplace serving a great range of real ales, fine wines, artisan lagers, finely prepared seasonal menus and wood-fired pizza.

Chelmsford also enjoys a great reputation for shopping, with its pedestrianised centre and two indoor shopping malls home to a wide mix of household names, designer brands and colourful market stalls – as well as a number of exciting riverside bars and stylish restaurants. In particular, the recent Bond Street development has become a mecca for upmarket retail, with its branches of Oliver Bonas, Charlotte Tilbury, Mint Velvet, White Company, L’Occitane and flagship John Lewis store attracting fashion lovers.

Chelmsford also offers excellent education choices through the highly-rated King Edward IV Grammar School and Chelmsford County High School For Girls, both of which offer superb facilities, exceptional teaching standards and high achievement results for children from year 8 to sixth form level. Further education options are also well catered for at Anglia Ruskin University’s state-of-the-art campus.

Prospective residents may also wish to note highly-regarded Felsted School is less than five
miles away. Offering a high calibre of private education for students from the ages of five
to eighteen, it’s often a factor when choosing a long-term family home in this area.

Brochure – The Lakes at Merks Hall