Friar’s Place helps Takeley take off
For the 10,000 airline and airport staff currently working at Stansted Airport and frequent fliers looking for a new home within easy distance of London’s third largest airport, Countryside’s Friar’s Place development of three and four bedroom homes in Takeley, Essex could be just the ticket.
As the UK’s biggest low-budget airport, serving over 19 million passengers in the last 12 months, Stansted is also the fastest growing airport in the south-east. The first phase of its new international departure lounge opened this autumn and flights are now available to a range of destinations within the UK, Europe, USA and Mexico.
Friar’s Place is perfectly located just two miles away from the airport in the leafy village of Takeley, a world away from the busy terminal, but still within easy reach. Offering an exclusive collection of just 25 three and four bedroom houses, selected homes at Friar’s Place are available with Help to Buy whilst all boast ideal layouts for family living, combining traditional architectural designs with the very best of modern construction techniques.
Andrew Loveday, Sales Director of Countryside comments: “Following the success of our previous development in Takeley, The Thatchams at Priors Green, we are confident of the appeal of this rural village, especially for those working at Stansted, or who travel regularly for business or leisure.”
"Takeley has some fantastic amenities, and is within close proximity of Great Dunmow and the ever-popular market town of Bishop’s Stortford. Friar’s Place offers buyers the perfect country location with great connections to London, as well as the airport.”
The homes available are designed to meet the needs of all families. The three-bedroom Fairstead features a separate kitchen and an open-plan living/dining area with French doors leading onto the rear garden. On the first floor, there are two double bedrooms and a further single bedroom.
The Willow is a pretty detached or semi-detached three bedroom home featuring an open plan living/dining area with French doors leading onto the rear garden. Up on the first floor, the property features a spacious double bedroom with ensuite, a double bedroom, a further single bedroom and family bathroom.
The stylish four-bedroom Hatfield is a superior four bedroom detached house featuring a large living room and separate dining room. On the ground floor, the light-filled contemporary kitchen and breakfast area also boasts a separate utility room. French doors lead from the living room out onto the rear garden, and the separate dining room provides an impressive formal space for entertaining. On the first floor, there are four bedrooms, including two doubles, one with an en suite.
The picturesque village of Takeley offers a selection of traditional shops and a wide array of everyday conveniences. Nearby Great Dunmow has a large supermarket and a range of independent shops. Bustling Bishop’s Stortford, with its eclectic shops and boutiques is less than 5 miles away. For the avid shopper, it’s just a 30-minute journey east to Freeport Braintree designer outlet centre. For those who want to indulge more in the outdoors, Hatfield Forest, owned by the National Trust, is just a mile away and features 1,049 acres of ancient woodland to explore all year round.
Friar’s Place is in an ideal location to raise a family with 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 also offers a wide choice of highly regarded state and independent schools.
The development is well placed for travel further afield, not just with Stansted nearby, but also with the A120 and M11 a few minutes away. Takeley is also convenient for commuters, with central London under an hour away by train on the Stansted Express.
Prices start from £289,995 for the Fairstead, £339,995 for the Willow and £475,000 for the Hatfield. For further sales information, visit countryside-properties.com.
