Local buyers love homes at Bellway’s Silk Meadows
The majority of home buyers at Bellway’s Silk Meadows development in Braintree, Essex are already residents of the town who want to stay local. This trend has been confirmed nationally, with research from Hamptons International suggesting the average distance home buyers move in England and Wales is 2.5 miles.
Silk Meadows has proved extremely popular with local residents looking for more space without compromising on location. The modern two, three, four and five bedroom houses are perfect for young families wanting to make room for little ones, and are available with Bellway’s Part Exchange scheme. The stunning new homes are near the market town of Braintree, surrounded by picturesque Essex landscape. With connections to Chelmsford, Colchester and Bishop’s Stortford in just 30 minutes, the location is ideal for commuters.
From only £319,995, the four bedroom detached Chettisham house type is an example of the outstanding homes available at this development. Designed to contemporary specification, the ground floor has a double aspect living room with modern furnishings and French doors opening to the rear garden. The spacious dining room/kitchen includes an AEG stainless steel double oven with gas hob, hood and stainless steel splash back, integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer. A separate utility room is discreetly positioned so the peaceful living space is not intruded upon by the functional elements of the home.
Upstairs, there are four bedrooms and a family bathroom, flawlessly finished with chrome ironmongery and white sanitary-ware. The master bedroom appreciates an en-suite with fitted wardrobes and plenty of storage space.
For families, there are plenty of nursery, infant and secondary schools close by. Both John Ray Infant School and Notley High School are within walking distance and Beckers Green Primary School is around two miles away. Several outstanding private schools are also nearby, with Felsted and Gosfield Schools accepting pupils aged 4 to 18 in neighbouring villages.
Shoppers will be in their element, with Freeport Shopping Village a short walk from Silk Meadows, while Braintree town is fewer than five miles away, with George Yard Shopping Centre enjoying the likes of many high street brands, as well as its famous twice weekly market. For wider shopping options, Chelmsford City Centre is easily accessible, and Lakeside Shopping Centre is no more than an hour away.
For nature enthusiasts, there’s plenty to uncover. The 100 acre Great Notley Discovery Centre and Country Park is ideal for a family day out, and nearby a wide range of annual events are held at Hedingham Castle. Neighbouring Stisted is home to Braintree Golf Club, the third oldest course in Essex and is just a short drive from home.
Located a short drive from the A120, the development is also a 20 minute drive to the M11, with links to the M25. For commuters, Silk Meadows is ideal, just a short distance from Braintree Freeport station where trains to London Liverpool Street take 65 minutes, or 15 minutes to Witham which offers direct and regular connections to London in 45 minutes. For travel further afield, Stansted Airport and Harwich Port can be reached in 20 and 50 minutes respectively.
Prices at Silk Meadows start from £244,995 for a three bedroom and from £319,995 for a four bedroom home. All the homes are available with Bellway’s Part Exchange scheme, where a fair offer will be made for your home, based upon an independent valuation, with no estate agent or advertising fees to pay. Terms and conditions apply. For more information, visit bellway.co.uk.
