The must-have house for 2007

Grey is the new black, jeans are only acceptable if they look like they are your boyfriend’s, and skirts must be worn over leggings – it seems we can’t get enough of the fashion trends for 2007.

However, it’s not only our clothes that go in and out of fashion. According to Persimmon Homes Essex, the houses we choose also go in cycles – and in 2007, we’ll be queuing in the early hours, desperate to secure the Aldham design at Brinkley Chase in Colchester for our families.

Neil Sykes, sales director for Persimmon Homes Essex, comments: “We are anticipating that the Aldham will be the hit of 2007, for an plethora of reasons. Firstly, it is an end of terrace property which is both cost-effective while offering the privacy and space of a semi-detached property – 1,496sq ft to be precise. Secondly, all Aldhams comprise an en-suite to the master bedroom, an addition often considered a luxury but one that we consider an essential.

“Aldhams also include a garage, integral to modern life and a flexible yet practical layout. While many people may not yet be switched on to three-storey living, a visit to this house type will convey the order and reason behind the design.”

This three storey bedroom home features a family room and kitchen/dining room with garden access and a downstairs cloakroom to the ground floor, with the lounge, bedroom three and family bathroom all situated on the first floor. The second floor is home to the master bedroom and en-suite in addition to bedroom two which benefits from fitted wardrobes. Meanwhile, for those requiring further bedrooms, selected plots also offer an additional upper floor comprising of another two bedrooms, one with en-suite, and a flexible studio area.

Brinkley Chase is an excellent development which, when complete, will comprise 113 units, boasting a mix of two bedroom apartments and two, three, four and five bedroom houses including terraces, three-storey townhouses and detached properties. Parking comes as standard with all properties while the majority of houses on the development boast a garage and second parking space.

Brinkley Chase is located on the outskirts of Colchester, meaning the bustle of the shops is close enough to be accessible without being located in the town itself. Neighbouring the picturesque Highwood Country Park, the development is in the catchment area for a number of good, local schools – an important factor for families. Brinkley Chase also provides excellent access to the A12.

Prices for the Aldham currently start from £269,950 with completions expected in early 2007. For more information on the properties available, visit persimmonhomes.com.