This week Hotproperty looks in depth at Higgins Homes’ Elements development, a striking and high-specification collection of apartments in Romford, Essex.
Higgins Homes is currently offering Elements in Romford, Essex, a striking new landmark collection of 42 apartments which is playing a leading role in the local area’s urban regeneration project. When complete the building, constructed to Higgins Homes’ usual high standards, will boast an elegantly curved profile with a perspective of descending tiers, complemented by soft landscaped surroundings. Gleaming metal juxtaposed with polished stone create a highly unusual and classy look, which combine with Elements’ position right on the town’s ring road to make it a real eye-catcher.
Internally, the development offers purchasers the best of 21st-century living, offering energy-efficient apartments fully fitted with all the conveniences necessary for a modern, busy lifestyle. Kitchens, designed by Symphony, come in a variety of styles and are fitted with quality appliances from AEG and Hotpoint, including stainless steel electric oven and gas hob with extractor fan plus integrated fridge/freezer and washer/dryer. Bathrooms feature crisp white sanitaryware and chrome fittings by Ideal Standard. On the entertainment side, television and radio outlet points are provided in the reception room and bedrooms, as are telephone points, and pre-wiring is set up for satellite TV. Windows are PVC double glazed sealed units.
Security at Elements is taken very seriously, and all apartments are pre-wired for audio entry phone systems and alarm systems; mains-operated smoke alarms are also fitted as standard, and parking areas are secured by electronic gates.
Romford is just 14 miles from central London yet minutes from open countryside, offering ideal living for those looking for an easy commute alongside a fun, urban lifestyle. It is an unpretentious modern town but with roots steeped in history; the famous Romford street market began life here in 1247 and there exists even today a Royal Charter that no other market can be set up within six miles. And The Brewery, another important local claim to historic fame, has undergone major redevelopment and transformation and has spearheaded an intensive programme of environmental improvements in the area.
Shopping is one of Romford’s key attractions, ranked among the top five shopping centres of greater London outside the West End. A wide selection of top name retailers competes with smaller outlets and market stalls and an excellent range of coffee shops, bars, pubs and restaurants leads to a great social life, both day and night.
For those commuting to the City, Romford offers incredibly convenient access. The mainline station is literally a few minutes’ walk away, from where London Liverpool Street station can be reached within 18 minutes. Similarly, Brentwood, Chelmsford and Colchester are also within striking distance (but in the opposite direction). For those with cars the A12 is just over a mile away, offering links to the M25.
Apartments at Elements all boast two bedrooms and start in price from £172,500 for a ground-floor flat. For further details about Elements call the marketing suite on 01708 767670. To find out about other Higgins Homes developments, call 020 8508 5555 or visit website higginshomes.co.uk.