Ex-army wife finds a simpler way of life

For ex-army wife, Valerie Mills, who has lived in Colchester for over 25 years, the local community is extremely important. Having been surrounded by a traditional garrison community for many years, Valerie was keen to maintain the feel of Colchester’s well established community, but wanted an adaptable living space to suit her lifestyle. Fortuna Park, the new joint development by Countryside Properties and Annington Homes, offered the perfect solution.

Previously living in nearby Friday Wood Green, Valerie spotted the new homes at Fortuna Park on her way to work. Comprising 96 homes, Fortuna Park offers one and two bedroom apartments and a selection of houses ranging from two to five bedrooms.

Valerie was interested in down-sizing and was attracted by the high quality specification of the Carver Apartments. “This apartment is perfect for what I want right now. I wanted somewhere smaller because I am not at home a lot of the time due to work “, says Valerie, who works anti-social hours as a Community Support Worker. “With the kind of shift work that I do, it suits my needs and it is very convenient for work with a bus stop right outside my front door”.

It was also important for Valerie to stay in the Colchester area, where she has lived in for many years, since her ex-husband first moved them to join the large army garrison. “I didn’t want to move out of Colchester, but Fortuna Park is only just down the road from where I used to live, so I am still close to all my friends but now I have a fantastic spacious apartment, where I can relax. I don’t have to worry about any problems with the apartment because everything is brand new and very high quality; so I have a much easier lifestyle with no DIY and less housework to worry about” explains Valerie.

“My line of work makes my life so hectic that I just want an easy life when it comes to my spare time. This is what was so fantastic about moving to Fortuna Park, all the decorating and fixtures had been fitted for me and I just needed to be shown how everything worked”, she continues. “The fact that my legal fees were paid for and flooring was included in the price of home secured my decision to move as soon as I could into Fortuna Park.”

Prices for the homes at Fortuna Park start from £143,950. For further information on the new homes available at Fortuna Park, visit Fortunapark.co.uk.