Relaxation begins at Higgins Homes

A recent poll has found that people in the UK are buckling under the pressure of modern life. One in 10 people describe themselves as constantly at boiling point, while a fifth start feeling stressed at breakfast*. Doctors warn that high stress levels can cause health problems, so it is important to create peaceful environments to relax in. The ideal place to unwind is at home, but it is becoming increasingly difficult to find peace and quiet in and around London, one of the busiest cities in the world.

Jeremy Marcus, Sales and Marketing Director of leading housebuilder Higgins Homes, comments: “Finding a property which helps people feel less stressed is extremely difficult. Higgins Homes believes that homes should promote and enable relaxation, and a great example of this can be seen at our development ‘The Roof Terrace’ in Woodford Green. The development is on the border of London and Essex and has been specifically designed to allow for residents to have relaxing lifestyles. The Roof Terrace has a phenomenal 5,425 square foot roof terrace, with, amongst other things, a bespoke running water feature and raised allotment beds, where purchasers can unwind.

“Residents can also take advantage of a ‘Lazy Sunday’ offer Higgins Homes is promoting, and enjoy a free coffee, orange juice and a bagel or crusty roll every Sunday, for the first month of occupation, from the Belgian coffee shop below the development. Woodford Green is a central location, less than half an hour journey time to Liverpool Street by tube (South Woodford), but it does not suffer from the noise and carbon pollution often associated with London living. All of the everyday conveniences are within walking distance of the apartments, however residents can escape the hustle and bustle very quickly and retreat to the beautifully designed luxury apartments, communal roof terrace or their private balconies.”

The development comprises 23 contemporary one and two bedroom apartments and two bedroom penthouses situated above retail premises and incorporating office space. Most apartments benefit from a private balcony or terrace and all have access to the communal roof terrace. The development uses a combination of gabled and multi-level roof designs, to create a contemporary and unusual architectural façade. By contrast, the red and natural stone shaded brick work and stone voussoirs create an intricate and traditional frontage.

Each apartment comes with a stylish Urban Myth kitchen fitted with Smeg appliances, which include a stainless steel electric oven, a stainless steel gas hob, an integrated fridge/freezer, a washer/dryer and a dishwasher. The development also benefits from a lift serving all floors and an underground car park with one parking space allocated for each apartment and the possibility of purchasing a second space if required.

Woodford Green has a wide range of shops and restaurants and South Woodford underground station has direct Central line trains to Liverpool Street Station which take approximately 20 minutes.**

The final five apartments are now available with prices starting at £269,995 for a two bedroom apartment. For further information visit Higginshomes.co.uk.

* Source: A poll for the Relaxation for Living Institute 2007
** Transport for London