Own Space For First-Time Buyers In Frinton-On-Sea

Ben and Louise bought a two-bedroom Linden Homes property at Vistry Group’s Finches Park development in Frinton-on-Sea, having previously lived with their parents near Colchester.

Louise, 24, a deputy manager in a children’s day-care centre, and Ben, 25, a joiner, moved into their new Hardwick style home in October with their rabbit Flopsy, and new puppy Nala.

Louise says: “It feels so surreal to be in a home that we actually own, we feel like we’re on a long holiday. We wanted somewhere which we could call our own rather than stepping on our family’s toes. When I lived with my parents, our home was always loud and there was always something happening. It is lovely to have a place which always feels peaceful and calm.”

The couple decided in December 2021 that they would like to begin living together and wanted to buy somewhere rather than rent. They began looking straight away and viewed several new build sites as well as other homes before coming across Finches Park, reserving the two-bedroom semi-detached Hardwick in February 2022.

Ben says: “We booked the earliest viewing of the Hardwick and fell in love, so we made an offer straight away. With it being just the two of us, we decided we only wanted a two-bedroom to begin with. When we looked around the Hardwick we thought the layout was very spacious and liked the size of the kitchen and that it linked to the dining area. A lot of other homes we looked at had the dining table in the living room which we didn’t like, but the layout of every room in the Hardwick was exactly how we wanted it.”

The couple were also impressed by the customer service they received from the sales advisors at Finches Park, Ben and Jaye.

Louise continues: “They were very helpful, communicative and kept us informed on the build updates. When we had viewed previous properties, some of the sales advisors were very pushy and made us feel uncomfortable, which steered us away from wanting to buy with them even more. We were very thankful to the sales and site team at Finches Park for their support. When we got our keys, Jaye let us have a look around first, and then he showed us how to use certain appliances. It was so exciting, and he was super helpful.”

The couple are beginning to get to know the area around Frinton-on-Sea and already love the development’s convenient location, with easy access to supermarkets and good links to surrounding towns from Kirby Cross railway station, which is within walking distance.

Louise adds: “We are in the early stages of getting to know the area. My Grandad, Dad and I went to The Ship at Kirby le Soken and the food was great. We have recently bought a puppy too, which we enjoy taking for walks along the beach. There are so many lovely walking routes nearby which we are yet to explore.”

Ben and Louise also love the development’s community feel and have already recommended Finches Park to other friends who are looking to buy.

There’s currently a choice of two-, three- and four-bedroom houses and two- and three-bedroom bungalows available to reserve at Finches Park, with prices starting from £272,995.

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