Property
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And the Best Place to Live in Essex is…
A historic market town with pretty streets, independent boutiques, cosy pubs and an easy commute to London got the most votes from our readers.
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Downsizing in later life? 9 things to consider
Got aging parents thinking to downsize? It pays to do your research. Here are 9 key things to look out for when you’re helping your parents find their next home
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A (garden) room of one’s own? Cue the rise of the ‘she shed’
Once the preserve of men, now sheds are doubling up as yoga studios and offices across the county. Here, we reveal how to style yours using local indie brands – and speak to the women reclaiming their gardens
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I do like to be beside the seaside…
From seaside botlholes to A-lister-worthy waterfront homes - wake up to fresh sea air every morning in one of these 10 coastal properties for sale now.
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Property flirt: Scandi-inspired design in Saffron Walden
Offering a nod to the Norwegian aesthetic plus mid-century-details, this cool Essex house is the homebuyer's equivalent of a hop to Copenhagen. But how much does it cost?
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The Simple Life: pared-back properties in nature
Looking to get away from it all? Try one of these dreamy pared-back properties for a taste of pastoral living. From projects crying out for TLC to sprawling listed mansions, we've got it all.
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In with the new (build)
Thinking about moving house in the new year but not sure what sort of house should be your home? Muddy weighs in on the old versus new-build debate
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Ultimate dream properties for 2021
Let's face it. We’ve been staring at our walls, like, forever and we’ve completed every last bit of DIY imaginable. So you know what that means? That’s right: time to move. See if any of these incredible properties take your fancy.
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8 coastal properties on the market now
With the prospect of a winter spent in lockdown looming, we're dreaming of summers to come spent by the sea. Care to indulge in a little fantasy property shopping?
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The Big Breakfast house is for sale!!
Talk about a piece of iconic pop culture! The chaotic, flirty, naughty Nineties home of breakfast telly can be yours for a cool £5.75m. Shall we have a nose around?
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Property flirt: the modern Mistley cottage to crush on
Want to live stylishly by the sea? This corker of a cottage might just be The One. Overlooking the River Stour, this Grade II-listed Georgian gem blends contemporary design with character. So, how much does it cost? First, let's take the tour...
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House swap! What does £1m get you?
Upping sticks to pastures new? Let's see what a cool million will get you on the property market across the Muddy counties - quite a lot, as it happens!
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House swap – modern properties we love
If period properties give you the heebie jeebies, and you'd rather have a glass extension than a thatched roof, then walk this way - we've rounded up some of the best architect-led modernist properties in the Muddy counties.
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How much does this Billericay beauty cost?
Linear lines, oceans of natural light and wraparound woodland vistas combine to make this architect's home a modern must-have. But what's it valued at? Time to place your bets...
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House swap: what does £250k get you?
£250k for a house? You betcha! If that mortgage is feeling like a millstone, take a peek at these properties across the Muddy counties and start mentally moving in ASAP.
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All cooped up! Check out these cool hen houses
Attention, would-be chicken farmers! We've rounded up nine of the most stylish chicken coops for your feathered friends. Has it been worth the oeuf-ort? (I'll get my coat)
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On the market: 13 coastal do-er uppers
Looking for a seaside bolthole, or a more significant lifestyle move? Snap up these stunning coastal properties for a post-lockdown project.
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House swap – what will £500,000 get you?
Nothing like a lockdown to make you appreciate your home - or make you want to move when it gets lifted. But what will your money get you across the Muddy counties?
