Nestled on the border of North Essex, Finchingfield is a picturesque village that feels like stepping into a timeless English postcard. With its charming thatched cottages, peaceful green spaces, and the iconic duck pond, it’s a serene escape from the bustle of modern life. Whether you’re sitting with a picnic on the green, enjoying a meal at a traditional pub, or exploring the surrounding countryside with your dog, Finchingfield offers a unique blend of rural beauty and warm community spirit. Perfect for a quiet getaway, or more permanently, this idyllic village is where history, nature, and tranquillity come together. All of this coupled with the local primary school, modern doctor’s surgery, Post Office, Recreation grounds, with a newly refurbished tennis court, and petrol station makes Finchingfield a wonderful place to live and visit.
Finchingfield is close to the market town of Saffron Walden with easy access to Braintree, Haverhill, Bishop Stortford and Cambridge.
Notable local residents past and present :
Beth Shriever - BMX World Champion and Olympic Gold Winner
Dodie Smith - writer of I Capture the Castle and 101 Dalmatians
Jamie Oliver - Chef & Restaurateur
