Brentwood – where town meets country.
The town has a community feel and an appealing setting, with historic architecture including the 16th century red-brick Brentwood School, the beautiful cathedral and ancient chapel ruins dating back to 1221.
Pretty parks, sprawling woodland and nature reserves are in abundance, and there’s plenty to keep children entertained, from the Gruffalo Trail at nearby Thorndon Country Park to Old MacDonald’s Farm just a few minutes’ drive away.
Golf enthusiasts are well catered for, with no less than six clubs within five miles, including the highly rated Thorndon Hall, set within 240 acres of ancient deer park and with the Palladian Thorndon Hall mansion providing a magnificent backdrop. For everyday fitness the closest gym is a short walk away, or the Brentwood Centre offers a wide range of sports and fitness facilities and classes.
Local schooling options – both primary and secondary – are excellent, with a choice of ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ rated schools within a few miles. Major draws include St Martin’s secondary school and sixth form, Shenfield St Mary’s C of E Primary School and St Joseph The Worker Catholic Primary School.
