Homes for a winning life-work balance

Over four million British employees work from home according to TUC figures, a number that has risen 13% in the past five years. Added to that are the many millions of people who occasionally work from home, as well as the growing army of self-employed home workers, showing that the UK is a nation embracing flexible working practices. In order to meet the needs of homeworkers, Bellway Homes is currently offering a range of properties at Cromwell Fields close to Sudbury which incorporate space for a home office.

For many the incentive to work from home is about prioritising the life/work balance, and where better to enjoy that well-earned down time than in the glorious Suffolk countryside Cromwell Fields is set in the pretty village of Great Waldingfield, offering a superb lifestyle ideally suited to those wanting to avoid the daily commute.

Currently available at Cromwell Fields is a range of four bedroom houses, where the fourth bedroom would be ideal for use as a study. These spacious houses offer generous family living space, yet offer far greater value for money than buying a property in London. Research has shown that those who work from home are concentrated outside the prime commuter zones as they don’t need to make the daily journey to the capital, allowing them to get more for their money.

Karen Coulson, Sales Director at Bellway Homes Essex comments: “Home working is becoming more and more popular, so we recognise that the way we design a house needs to accommodate people’s flexible working lives, offering customers the choice of including a dedicated office space within their homes. There are already several people living at Cromwell Fields who work from home and it certainly ticks all of the boxes for them.”

Inside the homes are thoughtfully designed with a high specification that includes premium fitted kitchens with integrated Electrolux ovens and cooker hobs and stylish Roca bathroom suites.

Home working is particularly popular among parents, juggling the demands of family life alongside part-time work. Growing families will find Great Waldingfield a friendly village with a strong community feel and amenities such as a pre-school playgroup and parent-and-toddler group, along with a post office, village shop and a pub. The charming market town of Sudbury just three miles away offers an upper school and sixth form, along with many other amenities, such as Tesco and Waitrose, as well as a regular Farmers’ Markets and a leisure centre.

Ideal for those who enjoy the great outdoors, the surrounding area is the epitome of the beautiful English countryside. It lies at the heart of Constable and Gainsborough country, with numerous footpaths easily accessible providing access to nature, fresh air and the changing seasons.

Despite its rural location, Cromwell Fields is close to fast connections making it easy to travel to London and elsewhere for business or leisure. Regular train services from Sudbury reach London Liverpool Street in 1hr 20 minutes and Colchester 38 minutes. By road Colchester, Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds are all easily accessible in less than 20 miles, while Stansted Airport lies 35 miles away.

Prices for homes at Cromwell Fields start from £249,995 for a three-bedroom house and from £274,995 for a four-bedroom house. For further information, visit bellway.co.uk.