Better value homes further down the line
Research carried out by Lloyds TSB indicates that people who commute into London are better off financially for catching the train rather than living close to work. Even taking into account the cost of an annual season ticket, prices are considerably lower in Essex than East London.
At Bellway Homes’ beautifully designed development The Coppice in Priors Green, Essex, prices for a five bedroom detached home start at £434,995, compared to an average price of almost £600,000 for a detached home in East London. Regular rail services from nearby Stansted Airport take just under an hour to London Liverpool Street, so even with the annual season ticket of around £4,000 homebuyers are still better off. And with the lower price per square metre of property outside the capital, buyers can get more for their money.
Located in the picturesque village of Priors Green, Takeley, Essex, The Coppice is a new community of traditionally built homes designed for modern living set within a village environment and surrounded by the Essex countryside.
A variety of four and five bedroom detached homes are currently available for sale at The Coppice which are finished to an excellent specification. Arranged over three floors, the Somerset boasts 1,841 sq. ft. of living space. The ground floor offers fantastic accommodation including a large kitchen/breakfast room, separate dining room and living room with doors opening onto the rear garden. There is also a downstairs cloakroom.
On the first floor, the generous master bedroom features a Portico sliding storage system with silver framed mirrored doors, and an en-suite bathroom. Another double bedroom, a family bathroom and a single bedroom, which could be adapted for use as a study, complete the first floor accommodation.
On the second floor there are two large bedrooms, which share a shower room, and which could easily serve as a guest suite.
The kitchen is fitted with Manhattan units and the range of appliances includes an Electrolux stainless steel oven with gas hob, chimney hood and stainless steel splashback, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Bathrooms are fitted with Roca sanitaryware and a Bristan artisan shower to the shower room.
The settlement of Little Canfield in Takeley is firmly rooted in history, with handsome churches, old inns and a village hall. A range of new facilities are available including a community centre that offers regular fitness classes, a nursery, a new primary school, a beauty salon and several shops, which have fostered a sustainable, vibrant community atmosphere.
In the high street, retailers include delicatessens, dry cleaners, bakers, bistros, a pharmacy and flower shops whilst the regular farmers’ market brings fresh produce to town. To the east, the nearby ancient market town of Great Dunmow is steep in history and offers a variety of independent retailers, as well as a Tesco. To the west, Bishops Stortford has a Waitrose and Sainsbury’s, as well as Marks & Spencer, Next and established retailers such as Pearsons department store.
The Coppice is ideally placed for residents to enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle. There are plenty of places in the area for walking, cycling, jogging and horse riding including Great Notley Country Park with its wide open spaces.
Nearby Bishops Stortford has a multi-screen Empire Cinema as well as the Lakeside Superbowl. Local fitness classes are available together with a well-equipped Leisure Centre with a pool and gym at Great Dunmow.
Stansted Airport is just over two miles away, with fast links into London Liverpool Street from the station, while road links are excellent with the A120 and M11 close by.
For further sales information, visit BellwayHomes.co.uk.
