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Attention commuters! Escala is your stop on the property ladder

13th October 2014 Print
Escala

Purchasers looking for a first rate home in Wickford, Essex should move fast, because Bellway Homes newly launched Escala development in the town has already sold 25% of the available homes within a week of the launch. The town centre development offers purchasers a choice of one and two bedroom homes and will also provide a number of affordable properties.

Karen Coulson, sales director of Bellway Homes Essex comments on the development: “Escala is an ideal home for city workers looking to live within an easy commute of London. With a wide variety of one and two bedroom apartments, Escala is an ideal first home for professionals, with journeys into Liverpool Street taking just 43 minutes. We expected early sales at the development to be strong, but even we were surprised that 25% of the homes sold within the first week of the launch!”

Boasting superb transport connections as well as a selection of good local amenities, young professionals have an ideal opportunity to step onto the property ladder, with prices for a one bedroom apartment starting from £149,995 and from £169,995 for a two bedroom home.

An example of the homes available at Escala is the two bedroom ‘Capri’ apartment, priced from £174,995. Designed to a modern specification with an open plan living area and kitchen/dining room, the fitted kitchen includes a range of integrated appliances, with a Zanussi stainless steel single oven, hob and AEG hood, integrated fridge/freezer and a washer/dryer. French doors open to an attractive balcony and TV and Satellite points are provided in the living area.

The two double bedrooms offer plenty of space and the master bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. The main bathroom is finished with tiled walls and chrome ironmongery. A storage cupboard in the hallway provides additional space to the apartment.

A communal life to all floors is available to residents and for additional peace of mind every apartment has a video door entry system and mains linked smoked detectors.

More than just a commuter town, Wickford has plenty to offer for residents. The High Street has a number of independent shops and high street favourites, as well as the Tuesday, Friday and Saturday markets in the middle of town.

For fitness enthusiasts Wickford Swimming Pool is in centre of town and Wickford’s Cricket and Tennis Clubs offer sporting activity with a competitive edge. The 50 acre Wick County Park to the south of the town has nature trails, WWII pillboxes and woodland to explore. The park also has a calendar of seasonal events, from bird song walks to kite festivals.

Nearby Billericay offers a regular Farmers’ market at Barleylands, with an array of French pastries, fresh bread, fish, meats and cheeses from around the region. The coast can be reached within 10 miles at pretty Leigh on Sea, with its retro atmosphere and independent boutiques and cafés.

For commuting, Escala is just half a mile from Wickford station with superb connections into the city, via the Southend Victoria Line to Liverpool Street in just 43 minutes. Journeys to Southend Victoria take 25 minutes, and the sea front is a short walk away. Excellent road connections to the A129 London Road, A132, A127, A130 and A13, with Stanstead 40 miles away.

Prices at Escala start from £149,995 for a one bedroom apartment, and from £169,995 for a two bedroom apartment. For more information about Escala, visit bellway.co.uk.

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