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04 Sep 2017

ESSEX IS TOP OF THE CLASS FOR NEW HOMES


With each new school year, it is becoming increasingly competitive for parents to secure their child’s top school choice. One in four families have moved house specifically to secure an address within their desired school catchment area, according to new research by Santander Mortgages. Award winning homebuilder Countryside, currently has new homes available across Essex, all of which are perfectly placed for families looking to benefit from excellent school options within the local area, without having to comprise on their home.


Countryside is currently creating a number of family friendly developments in Chelmsford, with a wide range of homes at its flagship development Beaulieu (a joint venture with L&Q), Little Hollows near the village of Chignal Smealy, and the forthcoming Hanbury Place in Broomfield, which is due to launch in early 2018. For education, Chelmsford is home to some of the top rate grammar schools in the country. Within close proximity of all the developments, King Edward VI Grammar School achieves impressive results with 99% of pupils achieving grades A*-C in the recent GCSE results and Chelmsford County High School for Girls receiving a 96% pass rate. Furthermore, Countryside at Chesterwell, Colchester’s newest community, is within easy reach of Colchester County High School for Girls, which saw 100% of pupils receive grades A*-C at GCSE this year.


In addition to new homes, Countryside is creating state of the art new schools and facilities at many of their developments in the county. Beaulieu will benefit from a brand new primary and secondary school, the first of which is due to open in 2018 plus a further primary school in later years, whilst the independent New Hall School occupies the former palace of the Beaulieu Estate at the very heart of the development. St Luke’s Park in Runwell is set to benefit from a proposed new primary school and Chesterwell in Colchester is also set to have a new primary and secondary school, following a successful joint bid by The Gilberd School, Colchester County High School for Girls and Manningtree High School.


Chris Bladon, Managing Director of Countryside’s New Homes and Communities Eastern Region comments: “The location of good local schools is an essential factor for parents when buying a home. As a county, Essex is renowned for its fantastic education standards and first-class schooling options. Families looking for a new home in an excellent location, within close proximity to high-performing existing or proposed new schools will find an unrivalled selection at our developments throughout Essex.”


Beaulieu, Chelmsford


A vibrant new district for Chelmsford, Beaulieu will deliver up to 3,600 high quality new homes in an inspirational landscape. Designed within a series of distinctly designed neighbourhoods linked by extensive open spaces and landscaping, Beaulieu will offer a complete range of housing from one bedroom apartments to five bedroom houses to suit different buyers and lifestyles. A new Neighbourhood Centre to be known as Beaulieu Square, with shops, café, eateries, day nursery, community and health centre is already under construction as part of the first phase of the development to create a vibrant community hub from the outset. Prices at Beaulieu start from £499,995 for a three bedroom home, £559,995 for a four bedroom house and from £744,995 for a five bedroom house. For more information please visit www.beaulieu.uk.com or call 01245 678080.


Little Hollows, near Chignal Smealy, Chelmsford


Little Hollows is an exclusive development of 39 traditional four and five bedroom family houses near the village of Chignal Smealey, Chelmsford. The last remaining five-bedroom home ‘The Ravensbourne (B)’ has been carefully designed with generous living spaces throughout. On the ground floor the open plan kitchen/family and dining area boasts stone worktops, fully integrated appliances and double French doors leading to the garden, and is the perfect space for entertaining guests. Families will also enjoy a separate living room, dining room and a study. The Ravensbourne (B) is currently available priced at £844,995 with light fittings, curtains/blinds and professionally landscaped front and rear gardens included. To arrange a viewing call 01245 442362 or visit www.countryside-properties.com.


St Luke’s Park, Runwell


St Luke’s Park is an exceptional collection of 575 homes, comprising apartments and traditional three, four and five-bedroom homes set within 200 acres of landscaped grounds, as part of the exciting regeneration of the former Runwell Hospital. With an attractive landscaped entranceway, St Luke’s Park is surrounded by mature trees and woodland and also features tranquil woodland walkways, a carefully refurbished Grade II listed chapel and a range of community facilities. Prices range from £394,995 for a three bedroom house to £754,995 for a five bedroom house. For more information please visit www.countryside-properties.com or call the sales team on 01268 207 136 / 983 306.


Chesterwell, Colchester


Countryside at Chesterwell offers a mix of two, three and four bedroom houses and two bedroom apartments. Boasting a traditional design, with features including subtle stone detailing and brick quoining balanced with a modern internal specification, these homes are ideal for any discerning buyer. Prices for a two-bedroom apartment at Chesterwell start from £212,500 with houses from £279,995 available with Help to Buy. For more information, please visit www.countryside-properties.com or contact the sales team on 01206 854515.


Hanbury Place, Broomfield, Chelmsford


Hanbury Place is located on Hospital Approach in Broomfield, to the north of Chelmsford. Set amongst attractive woodland and a selection of expansive open green spaces, the new houses and apartments will be traditionally designed to blend harmoniously with their beautiful surroundings.


For further information on Countryside’s current and forthcoming developments in Essex, visit www.countryside-properties.com/essex.

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