Our county is home to many a stunning village, each with its own quirks and history. One such village is Great Totham – which has been described not only as a lovely place to live, but also has a rich history!
Great Totham is a large parish village in Maldon district, situated midway between Chelmsford and Colchester. The village includes the Island of Osea in the Blackwater estuary and is separated into two parts, north and south – with Totham Hill located right in between!
According to AreaHive, the area is safe, family-friendly, and surrounded by beautiful countryside. If you value a quiet, rural lifestyle with a strong sense of community, then it’s definitely worth considering a move to Great Totham!
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Transport-wise, Great Totham isn’t the most connected, but it’s not entirely isolated either. The village is served by a few bus routes that can get you to nearby towns like Maldon and Witham.
For those who drive, the A12 is easily accessible, making commuting to places like Chelmsford or even London relatively straightforward. For a village, Great Totham boasts a decent range of amenities.
There are a handful of local shops for your everyday essentials, and you’ll find a few charming pubs like The Bull & Willow Room and the Prince of Wales, which offer a cozy atmosphere and hearty meals. There’s also a post office, which is always handy.
It is not just a quaint place to live, either – as a notable royal figure had a home in the village many years ago! The ancient road to Colchester by Tiptree Heath led through the parish of Great Totham, which in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, was held of the Queen’s manor of East Greenwich by William Beriff, an Alderman of Colchester.
Among its past, the history of smugglers on Tiptree Heath stands out, as well as a house called Spirits Hall, which tells of adventurous times. Not to be missed are the Church of St. Peter, dating back to the 13th century, and the Barn Chapel, once a barn converted into a place of worship in 1822.
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