For Help to Buy, Friar’s is the place to be
Since the introduction of Help to Buy over a year ago, the scheme has already helped more than 48,000 people purchase a home. With 94% of these purchasers using the scheme outside London, families looking to follow the trend and find their dream home should look no further than Friar’s Place in Takeley, Essex. This exclusive new development from Countryside offers a collection of just 25 traditional three and four bedroom homes set in a leafy village, with excellent transport links to the capital and beyond.
Help to Buy has particularly benefitted first time buyers and young families looking to get on the property ladder, who would otherwise be unable to save the large deposit needed for their dream home. At Friar’s Place, this means that buyers looking for an affordable family home in an idyllic location will find what they are looking for, allowing them to embrace a village lifestyle while keeping the city in easy reach.
Andrew Loveday, Sales Director at Countryside comments: “Friar’s Place is situated within the rural landscape of Takeley and is an ideal location for those looking for a country lifestyle, whilst still able to commute to the City. The availability of Help to Buy at this development offers a little extra flexibility for buyers looking to purchase one of these fantastic new homes in a beautiful location with only a 5% deposit.”
The homes available are designed to meet the needs of all families. The three bedroom Willow features an open plan kitchen and living/dining area with French doors leading onto the rear garden. On the first floor, the property boasts a spacious master bedroom with en suite bathroom, a double and further single bedroom.
The Stebbing is a superior four bedroom detached house. On the ground floor, the entrance hall leads to a large living room with French doors overlooking the rear garden. A separate dining room provides a formal space for entertaining, whilst the bright and airy kitchen/family area also has French doors leading onto the garden. There is a separate utility room and downstairs cloakroom. On the first floor, there are three double bedrooms, including a superb master bedroom with en suite.
Other property styles include the Fairstead - an attractive three bedroom semi-detached house; the Sampford - a pretty three bedroom home; and the Hatfield - a stylish four bedroom detached home.
Takeley has a new primary school, a children’s day nursery and a neighbourhood centre, which includes a range of shops and a community centre. The area is also well served by a range of highly regarded state and independent schools. Local supermarkets, independent shops and leisure facilities are also available in nearby Great Dunmow. For shoppers looking for a more extensive range of traditional retailers and high street stores, the pretty market town of Bishops Stortford is less than five miles away.
For devotees of the outdoors, the National Trust’s nearby Hatfield Forest is one of the best surviving examples in Britain of a complete royal hunting forest. The ecology and landscape has largely been preserved culminating in a traditional woodland filled with ancient trees to explore.
The development is well placed for travel further afield, with the A120, M11 and Stansted Airport all just minutes away. Takeley is also convenient for commuters with central London just under an hour away by train on the Stansted Express.
Prices start at £365,000 for the three bedroom Willow. All properties under £600,000 are available with Help to Buy. The scheme allows buyers to purchase a home with as little as a 5% deposit, making the dream of home ownership more attainable. The government will provide an equity loan of up to 20% of the purchase price, interest free for the first 5 years, which will cover the remainder of the deposit.
The Marketing Suite and show home is open Thursday to Monday from 10am – 5pm. For further information, visit countryside-properties.com/new-homes/all-developments/new-home-developments/essex/friars-place/
