Create your own Chelsea Flower Show

As the Chelsea Flower Show prepares to open its doors on the 19^th May, gardeners around the world are gearing up for the horticultural event of the year. If you’re feeling particularly green-fingered, then you’re sure to love these Essex homes.

This stunning five bedroom home in Ongar boasts beautifully landscaped grounds containing a variety of mature trees and shrubs, as well as a feature pond and a heated swimming pool. There are also ample equestrian facilities including three stables and a tack room. The house itself offers over 4,000 sqft of accommodation with five double bedrooms and a spacious Clive Christian kitchen. Situated just five miles from Epping underground station, the house is on the market for £1,800,000. Contact Country Homes on 01245 809143 for more information and to arrange a viewing.

Perfect for first time buyers looking to buy in the commuter belt, this characterful one bedroom cottage is ripe for creating your very own micro-front garden worthy of the RHS. With its white picket fence and border plants, this garden could become the showpiece of the neighbourhood admired by all. Just a short walk from Brentwood’s railway station, commuters can catch frequent half-hour links to London Liverpool Street. It’s priced at £225,000 and being marketed the Brentwood team. Contact them on 01277 888624.

Stunning views across open farmland and countryside are the ideal backdrop for a Chelsea-style garden around this two bedroom bungalow in Woodham Mortimer, Maldon. Priced at £439,995, the plot measures approximately a quarter of an acre laid to lawn with shrub borders. You can find out more about the property by calling 01621 853111 and speaking to the Maldon team.

For anyone looking to rent, this 16^th century Grade II listed three bedroom house in Galleywood just 3.5 miles from Chelmsford comes with its own gardener leaving you ample time to enjoy the benefits of the large well stocked and secluded garden. The property has a host of period features including exposed beams and a character fireplace. Set in over an acre of land the monthly rent is £2,250. Call the lettings team on 01245 807304 to view.