There are a number of events, new launches and show homes available around Essex from several housebuilders…
Crest Nicholson unveils two new show homes at Wycke Place in Maldon
WhatHouse? Award-winning housebuilder Crest Nicholson has announced the launch of two brand new show homes at its Wycke Place development in the market town of Maldon, Essex. The three-bedroom ‘Chesham’ and five-bedroom ‘Buckingham’ have been carefully designed with modern family living in mind by leading interior designers Killer5, allowing potential home buyers to envisage themselves living at Wycke Place.
The Chesham is a generously sized three-bedroom home, ideal for young families. It features an open plan kitchen-dining area and separate living room, each stretching the full length of the house. The ground floor is flooded with natural light, with a large bay window in the living room and French double doors from the dining area, providing direct access onto the garden. Upstairs there are three double bedrooms; while the main bedroom benefits from its own en suite, the remaining bedrooms share a well-proportioned family bathroom.
Rebecca Charles, sales and marketing director at Killer5 Interior Design Studios, comments: “In the three-bedroom Chesham, we used natural woods, dark masculine navy tones, feminine soft earthy pinks, and ochre colours alongside strong geometric patterns to create a younger family feel, whilst the use of light wood for the furniture keeps the design soft and welcoming. The whole scheme focuses on geometric shapes and interesting textures, which can also be seen in the use of velvets, boucles, heavy linen fabrics, feature wallpapers, patterned rugs, and a contemporary shaped sofa and armchair, for example.”
The other home, The Buckingham, is an enviable home for growing families. The first floor offers five spacious double bedrooms complete with an en suite for the main bedroom and a modern family bathroom for the remaining bedrooms. On the ground floor, an extensive kitchen, dining and family area stretches across the full width of the house, perfect for entertaining, with double French doors leading out onto the private garden. The home has a separate living room, as well as a dedicated study – ideal for those who work from home. The Buckingham also features its own utility room and downstairs WC.
Rebecca Charles continues: “In the Buckingham, we opted for a neutral colour palette to create a timeless, luxurious scheme. The introduction of warm rusts, golds and brass accents create a welcoming and homely, yet sophisticated setting for this family home. The lounge has a backdrop of a pale gold textured wallpaper, beautifully contrasting the dark wood sideboard and deep green velvet armchair, while brushed brass has been introduced to the majority of the rooms across the home, as seen in coffee and side tables, creating an elegant, on-trend look. A more relaxed feel has been created in the spacious kitchen-dining family area; being the hub of the home it was important to show how this ample space could be maximised. We wanted this space to illustrate both an elegant dining area and a less informal seating area for casual family interactions. The use of indoor plants and the feature wallpapers with palms is also a subtle nod to the current trend of biophilia ('the love of the natural world’) and its benefits to mental health and wellbeing.”
Maldon town centre is only a five minute drive away, so residents will benefit from an array of amenities on their doorstep, including the many shops and restaurants on Maldon’s high street. There are plenty of walking routes nearby, such as Wycke Meadow and the River Chelmer, plus Hythe Quay, the historic working waterfront. In addition, the development is within close proximity to local schools, such as Wentworth Primary School and All Saints Maldon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, both rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Residents at Wycke Place will also have plenty of excellent transport connections on their doorstep, with homeowners able to reach Chelmsford, Colchester and London via the A414 and A12. Those travelling by rail will have access to nearby Witham and Hatfield Peverel stations, which offer direct trains to London Liverpool Street station in under 50 minutes.
Three-, four- and five-bedroom properties are available at Wycke Place, with prices starting from £400,000 for a three-bedroom home, £485,000 for a four-bedroom home and £610,000 for a five-bedroom home.Crest Nicholson’s Part Exchange, SmoothMove and Deposit Unlock schemes are available at the development.
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Mortgage clinic hosted by City & Country
WhatHouse? Award-winning developer City & Country is hosting a prospective buyers’ mortgage clinic at its Manningtree Park development, located between Manningtree, Mistley and Lawford on Saturday 4 February from 10am - 5pm, in partnership with mortgage broker The Mortgage Brain.
This event will offer hopeful buyers the opportunity to speak to expert mortgage advisers for advice and support about purchasing a home in 2023. Also on hand will be City & Country’s sales team to provide practical information about the latest phase of new homes at the development.
Jennifer Rhodes-Finch, head of marketing at City & Country, comments: “We appreciate that buying a new home can be one of the biggest investments anyone is likely to make, and therefore we want to offer potential buyers as much support and advice as possible. It is important they understand the current market situation and what is available to them, such as the reduction in Stamp Duty, with no Stamp Duty required from first-time buyers purchasing property under £425,000, and government schemes available to buyers of new build properties, including Deposit Unlock, which only requires a 5% deposit. I believe many may be surprised to hear what is available to them and the potential ability to buy is better than they may presume. We would like to encourage anyone interested to come down and find out more!”
Michelle Beck, new build business development manager at The Mortgage Brain, adds: “We are excited to be partnering with City & Country to provide advice and guidance on financial planning and mortgages. We welcome attendees to book a dedicated mortgage appointment with one of our fully qualified Mortgage Advisors, or just to simply pop in and have a chat.”
Manningtree Park is a unique development of new one- and two-bedroom apartments and one- to five-bedroom houses. Each home has been individually designed and offers a high specification with traditional features complemented by the very best of modern technologies.
The development located on the coast will include a farm shop, café, natural playground, off-lead dog area and over 11-acres of landscaped parkland for residents to enjoy. The development embraces its coastal and countryside surroundings, and benefits from excellent commuter links including a direct train to London Liverpool Street in under an hour.
Prices start at £199,950 for a one-bedroom apartment ranging up to £1,075,000 for a five-bedroom house.
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Redrow launches next phase of homes at Basildon development
Oak Court, within the Eastern Quarter, the newest community at Westley Green, offers nine spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments. Located in Basildon, Essex, residents can enjoy an easy commute into London. Every apartment benefits from Redrow’s traditional exteriors, with modern and expansive interiors and additional amenities such as washer-dryers and fitted wardrobes. Some properties boast balconies or an amenity space if on the ground floor, allowing buyers to take advantage of the outside space that surrounds each apartment.
Oak Court is ideal for first-time buyers looking to make a purchase within touching distance of London, with journey times by train being just 40 minutes into Fenchurch Street. The properties are less than a mile from the A13 and 3 miles from the A127, making them brilliant for those looking to travel into the capital for work or leisure by vehicle also. Despite the ease of access to London, residents can also take advantage of the green space in the form of a number of country parks that surround the development, giving them the best of both worlds.
Events and incentives at High Elms Park from Barratt Homes
High Elm Park is a collection of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes in Hullbridge in Essex. Residents will be able to enjoy green open spaces while staying well connected, with London Liverpool Street less than 45 minutes from nearby Rayleigh train station, and main Essex roads, the A130, A127 and A12 close to the development offering an easy commute. There are currently a number of huge savings available at High Elm Park, with offers including flooring, and schemes such as Part Exchange Guarantee.
On Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 February, Barratt Homes is hosting a Get Moving Event, from 10am until 5:30pm. There will be a Part Exchange and Movemaker expert on hand to answer any questions on current schemes, as well as a financial adviser available for any financial questions. Visit barratthomes.co.uk to book an appointment.
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