Modern living in historic Colchester

New meets old, as award winning housebuilder Bellway is due to launch a selection of chic, sleek and new two bedroom apartments in the heart of historic Colchester, England’s oldest town. Priory Court is a development of just 24 apartments in two blocks over three storeys. Each apartment has lift access, secure parking and cycle storage facilities.

Well located, Priory Court is sited on the corner of Crouch Street and Lexden Road. The development is a short stroll from the town and is in close proximity to independent retailers and boutiques. Apartments are priced from £159,995-£172,995.

Karen Coulson, Sales Director of Bellway Essex, said: “Apartments have greater appeal today to a much broader market than they did a few years ago. It’s no longer just single people or young couples who are considering apartments, but also young families and those enjoying an early retirement.

“Many people prefer the security that an apartment offers and enjoy living in the community that apartments provide. And for first-time buyers apartments provide an affordable step on to the housing ladder”.

This development provides a pleasing blend of exterior architectural styles employing an interesting mix of wood, brick and rendering to provide a visually appealing outlook for a great place to live. The scheme has been designed to appeal to purchasers across the home-buying spectrum, from first time buyers to people downsizing.

A thoroughly modern town despite its long history, Colchester’s local retailers and boutique stores sit comfortably alongside big high street names, while cobbled lanes and squares filled with coffee shops and an array of eateries add to the cosmopolitan air.

Colchester, stands on the River Colne and boasts 180 acres of open space, as well as offering everything you would expect from a modern town. Colchester is situated on the edge of the famous Constable country with the Essex coastline only 10 miles away.
Colchester has something for everyone. The town boasts three theatres and an arts centre that plays host to live music and comedy every night of the week. For the health conscious, there are private health clubs and public leisure centers with the latest equipment to get fit and de-stress. For the family among the museums and historical hotspots, Colchester Zoo provides an insight into conservation.

Priory Court is ideal for commuters, just a short drive to the town’s mainline station, where London Liverpool Street is just a 50 minute train journey away, with regular services also running to Ipswich and Norwich.

Alternatively, the A12 ensures direct routes to London and Suffolk are made easy and Stansted Airport is just 30 miles away.

The sales office for Priory Court will be open daily from10.00am to 5.30pm from Thursday 3rd July. For further information, visit Bellway.co.uk.