Amanda Shiel takes a look at what’s available in this enchanting county
SudburyBoasting riverside views in one of the most sought after areas of Sudbury, Bakers Mill comprises one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and two-, three- and four-bedroom houses.
Internally, the designer kitchens are fitted with a stainless steel oven, washer/dryer and fridge/freezer. Homes also benefit from en-suites to many master bedrooms, audio entry system and private parking.
Sudbury is situated in the heart of the Stour Valley and while it has grown significantly in recent years it has still managed to retain its traditional charm and historical buildings.
One-bedroom apartments start from £138,250. Furniture packs are also available to buy. The Bakers Mill sales office, situated on Mill Tye, is open Tuesday to Sunday 10am-5pm and Monday 2pm-5pm. For more information call 01787 377 539 or visit barratthomes.co.uk .
Red LodgeKings Warren comprises a selection of two-, three- and four-bedroom houses and one- and two- bedroom apartments.
Ideally placed for commuters, the development has excellent access to the A11 and A14 for travel to Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds and London. It is also just seven miles from Newmarket and three miles from Kennett station which offers services to Cambridge in just over 30 minutes.
Two-bedroom apartments are priced from £140,000, three-bedroom houses priced from £177,500 and four-bedroom houses priced from £240,000.
For more information on Kings Warren contact the sales team on 0870 755 1632 or visit crestnicholson.com.
WoodbridgeSix exclusive two-bedroom apartments as well as 18 brand new two-, three- and five-bedroom houses and apartments recently launched at Melton Grange, a beautiful late Victorian Grade II listed building.
Skilled craftsmanship has been used to restore the period heritage of the original building. Exterior features include red brickwork, slate roof tiles with battlements, stone mullion windows and ornate terracotta panels on the façade. The striking new properties use features including gables, pediments, decorative brickwork and oriel windows to mirror the grand period features of the mansion.
Many of the properties boast open plan kitchen/dining or living/dining areas with elegantly finished interiors providing classic yet contemporary detail with functional design of the highest quality. Purchasers can choose from a range of fully fitted custom built kitchens, worktops and wall tiles, subject to stage of construction, and many properties look out onto manicured lawns and landscaped gardens.
Woodbridge, set on the banks of the river Deben, has an illustrious maritime history and is home to the famous archaeological site of Sutton Hoo. It also has a whole host of high street and boutique shops, restaurants and traditional pubs. Ipswich, with its excellent rail networks, is less than nine miles away. There are several good schools in the local area including Farlingaye High School and Woodbridge School making Melton Grange perfect for families with children.
Prices start from £185,000 for a two-bedroom apartment, from £340,000 for a three-bedroom house and from £625,000 for a five-bedroom house. Call the marketing suite on 0777 630 1732 or visit hopkinshomes.co.uk.
NewmarketWith wide open spaces and unbroken tranquillity David Wilson Homes’ King’s Meadow development off Duchess Drive is the epitome of luxury living.
Consisting of just 41 four- and five-bedroom houses scattered across 28 acres of meadowland, each and every home enjoys independence and privacy.
The homes at King’s Meadow are packed with little details that create an outstandingly high specification. These include supreme Commodore fitted kitchens with classic granite work surfaces, range cookers and impressive American-style appliances.
Properties also benefit from the option of having the latest technology installed in the shape of an advanced surround sound system with the platinum package providing home owners with Sky TV and music in eight rooms that can be enjoyed independently, an in-built Ipod docking station, sleek plasma screens and a special splash screen television for the bathroom.
Homes at Kings Meadow start from £510,995.
Two show homes are open daily, from 10am to 5pm. Contact the sales advisor on 01638 664301 or visit dwh.co.uk for more information.
Walsham le Willows Set in quiet cul-de-sacs, Elmside Lea offers 53 two-, three- and four-bedroom detached and terraced houses and a two-bedroom apartment.
Exterior finishes take their influence from the local architectural vernacular and include red and yellow decorative brickwork, terracotta render and timber panelling. Distinctive elevations and varying rooflines have been used to create a visually attractive development that fits well with the traditional buildings of the existing village.
Interiors provide classic contemporary detail with functional design of the highest quality. Most houses offer combined kitchen/dining rooms and purchasers can choose from a range of fully fitted custom built kitchens and worktops. Bathrooms are fitted with stylish white sanitary ware.
Walsham le Willows is an excellent base from which to enjoy the Suffolk countryside and the market towns of Diss and Bury St. Edmunds are just over 12 and 14 miles away respectively. Diss has excellent rail links to some major towns with Ipswich and Norwich being approximately 23 minutes and London being approximately 1 hour 37 minutes by train.
Prices at Elmside Lea start from £170,000 for a two-bedroom coach house, from £240,000 for a three-bedroom house and from £285,000 for a four-bedroom house. For sales information contact the marketing suite on 07766 306672 or visit hopkinshomes.co.uk.
ReydonBlyth Place comprises 28 three- and four-bedroom family houses, located off Wangford Road. The seven different house designs have been inspired by the local Suffolk vernacular architecture, with a range of exterior finishes including traditional red and yellow brickwork and crisp buttermilk render creating a varied streetscape.
Internally, the traditional craftsmanship and contemporary fixtures and fittings are of the very highest standards. Purchasers can choose from a range of fully fitted custom built kitchens and work surfaces, subject to stage of construction. Bathrooms are fitted with chic white sanitary ware with chrome fixtures and fittings.
Prices start from £204,995 for a three-bedroom house and from £324,995 for a four-bedroom house. Call the marketing suite on 07786 950620 or visit: hopkinshomes.co.uk.
ElmswellBlacksmith’s Way is a collection of 66 two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments, houses and townhouses.
The exterior finishes on the houses take their influence from the local architectural vernacular and include red and yellow decorative brickwork and terracotta render. Distinctive elevations and varying rooflines have been used to create a visually attractive development that fits well with the existing buildings of the village.
The village of Elmswell has a rich history that dates back to Roman times and the skyline is dominated by the impressive church of St John the Divine. The village has a variety of shops, two local country pubs and a thriving village primary school.
Elmswell is ideally situated within the Suffolk countryside and is nine miles from the historical town of Bury St Edmunds, 18 miles from Ipswich and 37 miles from Cambridge. Elmswell is served by a local rail station and Bury St Edmunds is 11 minutes away, 25 minutes to Ipswich and 58 minutes to Cambridge by train.
Prices for the remaining properties start from £142,500 for a two-bedroom apartment and from £249,995 for a four-bedroom house. Call 01359 242975 or visit hopkinshomes.co.uk.
IpswichVista is a smart collection of new homes located just off the sought-after Woodbridge Road.
Only a short walk from the town centre, the development will comprise a stylish selection of one- and two-bedroom apartments and coach houses as well as two- and three-bedroom cottages and four-bedroom family homes.
Exterior façades will feature quality red bricks complimented by cream render, in keeping with the local Victorian style. Timeless and traditional street scenes will help create an established community feel.
Internally, the homes will be fresh and contemporary and feature open plan living areas in the cottages and apartments to maximise the use of light and space. The larger family homes will feature sizeable kitchen/breakfast rooms and separate living areas.
Only a mile from the train station, the scheme enjoys excellent transport links with London Liverpool Street just over an hour away.
Prices at Vista start from £112,500 for a one-bedroom apartment with two-bedroom cottages starting from £164,000. Part exchange is available on family houses. For more information or to book an appointment, contact Vista on 0870 757 8182 or visit crestnicholson.com.