The Paddocks

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The Paddocks

Chelmsford · East of England · CM77 8GQ

Nearest station: Cressing Rail Station (rail), 762 m

Previously known as Leaf Living at The Paddocks

Last checked 27 Sept 2026

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56

HOMES

2022

COMPLETED

About

A suburban rental neighbourhood of new-build family homes at Braintree in Essex, owned and managed by Placefirst. Homes are let on pet-friendly terms with parking and open-plan layouts, set among green space on the edge of the Essex countryside, with rail connections to Chelmsford, Colchester and London. The scheme was previously let under the Leaf Living brand and passed to Placefirst in the 2025 single-family portfolio sale.

Key Statistics

Total Units

56

Completion Date

2022

Nearest station

Cressing Rail Station(rail) · 762 m

Source: NaPTAN (Department for Transport), Open Government Licence v3.0. Walk time is an estimate.

Broadband

Gigabit available

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Developer

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Local authority average (Braintree)

All property types

£1,213/month

1-bed £850·2-bed £1,099·3-bed £1,354·4+ bed £1,970

Houses (all sizes)

£1,389/month

Area-wide market context, not this scheme's rents — Source: ONS Price Index of Private Rents, August 2026 (OGL v3)

Amenities

EV Charging

Parking

Communal Garden

Pet friendly, Parking available, Green spaces, EV charging, Energy efficient homes, Resident Services Manager on site

Accessibility

Pet Friendly

Operator

Asset Owner

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