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Found on the edge of the Dedham Vale AONB, Boxford is ideal for
people who are looking to be close to nature, but also near a selection
of larger towns (Colchester is just 11 miles away, while Ipswich is 14
miles away).

“We’re finding that during the pandemic, people are more willing to
travel as they’re not necessarily at work five days a week anymore, so
the need to be close to work isn’t a top priority like it used to be. As
people are looking further out, it allows them to get more for their buck
while still being close to good transportation links,” Robert says.

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“Boxford, for instance, isn’t too far away from both the A12 and A14.
That’s one of the beauties of this particular village – it's countryside,

but not totally remote.”

Within Boxford itself however, residents can also find two pubs, a wine
merchant, a coffee shop, a butcher, a garage, a grocery store, village
hall, playing fields, and the beautiful 14th century St Mary’s Church.

For anyone with children, or thinking of starting a family, Boxford being
handily located near Colchester and Ipswich means it’s within a short
distance of a number fantastic schools. “I think that’s one of the real
blessings for this area, as not only are there excellent primary schools
nearby, there’s great upper and senior schools. In Ipswich, you have the
likes of Ipswich School and the Royal Hospital School, while over in