Essex Village Retains Lovely Community Feel, Among Best Places to Live

Some Essex villages are very quiet. They offer peaceful living but few other things. Ingatestone is an Essex village. It was named one of the best places to live.

Ingatestone is near Chelmsford and Brentwood. A train goes straight to London. The village gives residents the best options. Bus routes link the village to nearby places, providing more ways to commute.

The A12 is close to Ingatestone, making it easy to drive to London and Chelmsford. Ingatestone has diverse and unique shops. It is also near beautiful green spaces.

Ingatestone Hall is a main feature of the village. Sir William Petre built it in the 1500s, and the Petre family still lives there now. EssexLive visited Ingatestone to find out more and to know if residents liked living there. The high street really stands out in the village.

The village has almost everything you need, including stores, a butcher, cafes, and a bar. Gift shops are also available. The train station is a short walk, and country homes and cottages are lovely.

Douglas Mann has lived there for 30 years. He said Ingatestone has a friendly village feel, and the community is very nice. Other villages now have chain stores, which changes the village atmosphere.

Ingatestone has stayed the same. It has a train to London, and great restaurants and stores add to the appeal. He thinks it’s great. Staff at Abigail’s Lifestyle, a gift store, said working there is amazing. Both have worked there for almost ten years.

They find the customers especially nice. The shops work together in the village, and the pubs feel cozy and welcoming. Country walks and parks are also plentiful. They said there is nothing bad to say.