New Homes in Wivenhoe

Perched on the banks of the River Colne in Essex, Wivenhoe is a town in northern Essex in the South East of England. Only five miles from historic Colchester, you’ve got Cambridge around 50 miles away and London a little further, a journey that takes around an hour and 15 minutes by train.

Whether you’re heading to nearby coastal spots like Clacton-on-Sea and Mersea Island, or exploring the expansive Wivenhoe Park, Fingringhoe Wick and the Beth Chatto Gardens inland, begin your search below with our developments closest to Wivenhoe. 

New homes in Wivenhoe invite buyers to become part of a close-knit community surrounded by nature. This town and civil parish lies in northeast Essex, just five miles outside of historic Colchester, with easy access to Cambridge and London.

Whether you’re heading to nearby coastal spots like Clacton-on-Sea and Mersea Island or exploring expansive Wivenhoe Park, Fingringhoe Wick and the Beth Chatto Gardens inland, you can start your search below with our developments closest to Wivenhoe.

The Wivenhoe community

Buying a new home in Wivenhoe means more than a new place to live. The community welcomes newcomers, while our developments are close to local shops, cafés, restaurants and recreational facilities to explore and enjoy.

Our developments in Wivenhoe are carefully designed with community gardens and pedestrian-friendly streets, helping you feel safe and relaxed. We understand the importance of being close to nature, so our new homes offer easy access to walking and cycling trails to enjoy your favourite activities.

Education in Wivenhoe

Schools, colleges and universities near Wivenhoe include many institutions rated ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. Some exciting opportunities are within easy reach, whether you’re moving with children or teens or thinking about furthering your education.

Amenities in Wivenhoe

The Wivenhoe community benefits from excellent amenities in their home town, plus more spread throughout the region. Some of the best amenities near our new homes in Wivenhoe include the following:

• Wivenhoe Surgery
• Wivenhoe Sailing Club
• Silva Walk Playground
• Mede Way Playground
• Wivenhoe Library
• William Loveless Hall
• Wivenhoe Woods Colne Local Nature Reserve
• Lower Lodge Farm Colne Nature Reserve
• Essex Sport Gym Colchester

Transport links in Wivenhoe

Set on the banks of the River Colne, Wivenhoe is a town in northern Essex in the South East of England. Only five miles from historic Colchester, you’ve got Cambridge around 50 miles away and London a little further, a journey that takes around an hour and 15 minutes by train.

Road

Wivenhoe’s rural location is a peaceful distance from major motorways, with Junction 8 of the M11, Birchanger Green Interchange, just under an hour away by car. The A12 and A120 connect Colchester with the neighbouring cities of Chelmsford and Ipswich. The A133 runs east to the coastal town of Clacton-on-Sea.

Rail

Wivenhoe train station is on the Sunshine Coast Line, where daily services connect the town to Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea. The fastest train journey between Wivenhoe and Colchester takes just eight minutes!

Bus

Bus travel is one of the best ways to get around the local area. Wivenhoe’s bus network connects the town with nearby towns, villages and points of interest, including Colchester, Clacton, Thorrington Cross and the University of Essex.

Nature to see in Wivenhoe

Whether you enjoy countryside walks or wildlife spotting, Wivenhoe’s rural location means locals can make the most of nature on their doorstep. Some of the best nature spots near Wivenhoe include the following:

• Wivenhoe Park. This green space covers more than 200 acres of woods and landscaped gardens, home to various plants and wildlife.

• Wivenhoe Wood. This old coppice woodland sits on the east bank of the River Colne, part of the Colne Local Nature Reserve (CLNR).

• Ferry Marsh. Another part of the CLNR, Ferry Marsh is a former grazing marsh and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), home to a protected water vole colony.

• Lower Lodge Farm. A wide-open area of grass and farmland, part of the CLNR.

• Cockaynes Wood. This ancient woodland nature reserve sits between Wivenhoe and Alresford, home to chestnut, oak and hazel trees.

• Essex Wildlife Trust Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park. Managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust, this nature reserve is a unique landscape with 200 acres of mixed habitats to explore, including heathland, woodland, scrub, ponds and lakes.

If you’re ready to buy a new home in Wivenhoe, discover our home buying schemes designed to help make your move easier. For more information and advice, contact our Sales Advisers.