Starting at Chelmer Gate, located in Beeleigh Link, Chelmer Village, Bellway offers discerning house-hunters something a bit different. These 34 homes include apartments as well as two- and three/ four-bedroom houses. The design is dynamic and contemporary – and the Baddow house type is a good example of the ingenuity on display here.
The feeling of light and space is what strikes the viewer when entering the Baddow show house. Ground floor accommodation includes a fitted kitchen opening into a living/dining room. This in turn opens into a large conservatory. Off the conservatory is a spacious, versatile family room which can also be accessed from the garage. The open plan design of the ground floor creates an incredibly light and airy living environment.
On the first floor is a master bedroom measuring 25’8 x 17’ with an en suite shower room, a second bedroom bathroom and study/fourth bedroom. The second floor is entirely taken up by a third bedroom measuring 24’8 x 17’7, with an en suite shower room. This top-floor bedroom suite offers immense flexibility for families – parents can escape their teenage children and vice versa! The Baddow is priced from £299,995.
Other houses at Chelmer Gate include the three-bedroom Springfield, which boasts such features as a vast glazed area at the rear and a double-length garage. Prices at Chelmer Gate currently start at £230,000 for the Downham, a two-bedroom three-storey mews apartment that includes a garage. Find out more about the development by calling the sales office, open daily, on 01245 493796.
Fairclough Homes has just opened a new show home at The Parks in Loxford Lane, Ilford. There are great New Year deals on these two-, three- and four-bedroom town houses. Homes at The Parks come in a variety of layouts over three floors. All offer stylish, versatile space that is ideal for contemporary lifestyles.
Not only do the prices start at a very tempting £224,950, but Fairclough Homes is offering a range of incentives on top of the attractive asking price. The developer is also offering to pay the five per cent deposit as well as the stamp duty – and will also contribute £250 towards legal fees. On top of these special deals, Fairclough’s part exchange scheme may also be available, which means a guaranteed purchaser and no agents’ fees to pay. ‘We’ve pulled out all the stops at The Parks,’ says Larry Crook, sales and marketing director for Fairclough Homes. ‘It’s hard to see how buying a new home in Ilford could be easier.’ Call the sales centre at The Parks any day of the week on 020 8911 8875.
Laing Homes has recently opened a new two-bedroom show apartment at its Iceni development in Buckhurst Hill. The apartment, in the popular Elan design, offers spacious and flexible living accommodation. Featuring a dual-aspect lounge area opening out on to a balcony and leading into the kitchen/dining room, this home type is ideal for entertaining guests. There is a second balcony, accessed from the kitchen/dining room, and the master bedroom suite offers plenty of wardrobe space as well as an en suite shower room. The second bedroom has access to the second bathroom.
Iceni is a private gated development of 24 contemporary luxury two-bedroom apartments, located one mile from Buckhurst Hill tube station. Each of the properties contains more than 850 sq ft of designer-specified living space and features a video entryphone. The development is close to famous Epping Forest, as well as to the high-quality boutiques of Queens Road. There is also a train service which gets into Liverpool Street station in only 30 minutes.
Prices at Iceni begin at £279,995. The marketing suite and show home are open Mondays to Saturdays from 10am to 5.30pm, and on Sundays from 11am to 5.30pm. Contact the sales office on 020 8506 1116 or visit the Laing Homes website on laing-homes.co.uk.
The award-winning Cala Domus development in Newhall, Harlow, has seen brisk demand since its launch. The undeniable combination of ultra-modern city-style accommodation and idyllic countryside location would never have been anything other than a hit with buyers.
The development also places high importance on sense of community. This is obvious in its choice of home types, shared outdoor space and amenities. The design of the development encourages interaction between residents, which in turn improves security and leads to a feeling of ‘at-homeness’. Some of the homes available in the first phase of Cala Domus include four-bedroom houses, which are equipped with balconies and sun spaces, and two- and three-bedroom maisonettes.
For further information on Cala Domus, including the latest prices and availability, contact the sales office on 0845 300 2490 or visit caladomus.co.uk.
From Unicoin Homes comes Maybank Lodge, an exciting new development of 36 two-bedroom apartments conveniently located between Elm Park and Hornchurch tube stations. Built on the site of a former home for the elderly, Maybank Lodge is an imaginatively designed two/three-storey block and offers six different apartment layouts, all with gas fired central heating and secure private parking.
The development is ideal for first-time buyers; not only is it very conveniently located but, with prices ranging from £164,950 to £174,950, it is also extremely affordable. Find out more about Maybank Lodge by contacting 020 8447 8828.
Westbury Homes is expanding its presence and its portfolio of new homes in Essex with the development of a number of high-profile sites in premier locations. Two of its innovative schemes are currently nearing completion – Ellens Gate in Brentwood and Marchbanks in Chelmsford.
Ellens Gate is a complex of one- and two-bedroom well-appointed luxury apartments, located just a few minutes from the town centre with its excellent shopping centre, bars and restaurants – as well as the train station with its frequent, no-fuss connections to London. Just 12 properties remain available, including two-bedroom and penthouse apartments. Each has either a balcony or terrace, giving wonderful countryside views.
Prices, which include carpets, start at £299,995. For further information call 01277 849415.
Meanwhile, the Marchbanks development forms part of the highly regarded Beaulieu Park, located near the A12 in Chelmsford. At Marchbanks just eight homes are still available, including the fabulous six-bedroom Shakstone house type.
The Shakstone, priced at £579,995, is the largest house type Westbury Homes has ever built. It offers a staggering 3,300 sq ft of accommodation, including floor-to-ceiling windows in the master bedroom and a built-in conservatory. There is a four-bedroom Chapman show home at the site, giving prospective buyers the feel of this excellent home. There are currently six Chapman houses now available, priced from £299,995. Get more information about Marchbanks by calling 01245 467186.
Further Westbury Homes developments are progressing in the north of Essex, at Colchester and Witham. Castle Keep in Colchester incorporates a range of two-bedroom apartments and
two- and three-bedroom homes, with a total of 43 properties in the first phase. These exclusive homes are unique to Castle Keep, marking this Westbury development as one of the finest not only in this part of Essex but in the South East as a whole. Colchester is an excellent location for a wide variety of buyers. The town centre is within easy reach, offering excellent amenities including bars, restaurants, cinemas, sports and recreational facilities, the Mercury Theatre and the Arts Centre. Apartments at Castle Keep start from £131,995; houses are priced from £175,000.
Just up the road at Witham is Oaklands Court, a development of two-bedroom apartments and three- and four-bedroom homes. When complete, Oaklands Court will consist of a total of 79 units, creating a real community feel without being too imposing. Witham is midway between Colchester and Chelmsford and therefore well placed for the benefits of both towns, as well as its own. Good schools, shopping and leisure opportunities are all well represented.
Two show homes are due to open around the end of March, so buyers are being urged to act quickly if they wish to take advantage of pre-show home prices. Apartments are currently priced from £139,000 and houses from £224,995. For further information call 01376 502305.
Bovis Homes offers Cumberland Rise, a new collection of homes at Chafford Hundred. A new release of two- and three-bedroom homes is now available; two-bedroom apartments and cottages are priced from £169,950, while three-bedroom terraced houses start at £219,950 and town houses are priced from £239,950. There are also four- and five-bedroom detached houses, with prices starting at approximately £350,000.
Chafford Hundred is extremely popular and represents excellent value for money. Find out more about Cumberland Rise by calling 01375 482909 – or visit bovishomes.co.uk.
For those who want to keep up with what the future holds new homes-wise, Charles Church has acquired land in very desirable Epping, with a view to building 17 new homes. The development is to include a mix of three-, four- and five-bedroom terraced, linked and detached homes. High specification and the typical Charles Church dedication to blending in with the surrounding area will be on the agenda at this new gated development. The builder is also offering its Select service, allowing purchasers a distinctive range of options, from granite worktops in the kitchens to landscaping schemes.
Also from Charles Church will come a new development in Saffron Walden, the company’s first scheme in the area. Walden Mews, located in West Road, will feature designs that are new to the developer’s portfolio. The Select service will also apply here. For further information on either of these upcoming developments, or to register on the waiting list, please call Charles Church North London on 01727 828800.