A City Surrounded by Nature

Step outside your front door at No24 and with a few spins on your bike, or a short car drive you’ll find yourself surrounded by open fields and the peace and tranquillity of the great British countryside. Discover new hobbies and rekindle old ones as weekends and evenings can be spent switching off screens and heading into the great outdoors. Perfect for horse riding, biking, hiking, camping, the options are endless.

Fancy a change of scenery and a more refined day of culture? Hylands House plays home to many open air events and the house and grounds are there to explore. View the beautifully restored interiors and perhaps find some inspiration for your new apartment. Then spend another day comparing it to Ingatestone Hall, another stunning Tudor property and garden to wander round and peruse. Driving around? Take the time to get to know the characterful little villages surrounding the city, including Little Baddow, Chignall Smealy and Margaretting, each offering an escape to the picturesque country for a rural stroll followed by an obligatory pub lunch.

If you fancy staying closer to home, leisurely stroll along the water’s edge through the city’s parks, or hire a board and paddle your way down the river Chelmer or Cam, two extra gems just a short walk away from Duke Street.