Green living in the heart of Essex

Following current concerns within our society regarding the state of our climate and a shift in focus to eco-friendly living, prospective purchasers may wish to choose a home constructed in sympathy with the environment. Charles Church has catered for this ideal at Bellrope Gardens, a development surrounded by countryside offering high quality homes built with energy saving in mind.

To celebrate the eco-friendly values of this development, Charles Church will be holding a Country Fayre on the 30th August at which local shops will be selling their organic produce.

The list of green credentials that can be attributed to each of the homes at Bellrope Gardens include a water butt to collect rainwater, supplemented with solar panels fitted for heating and the latest insulation and build technology which saves electricity, heating costs and helps to give an above average EPC rating. The driveways of each of the three, four and five bedroom family homes are paved with porous blocks which assist in dispersing water into the ground.

Perhaps one of the most significant benefits of this development is the separate office annexe included with each home. These self contained units feature a kitchen, working space and cloakroom and are specifically designed for B1 business usage, ensuring that residents can easily work from home and reduce their carbon footprint.

The Country Fayre is the perfect opportunity to view the enticing homes on offer at Bellrope Gardens, as well as sample local wares. A number of products will be available to purchase, such as locally grown fruit, vegetables and flowers supplied by Thaxted Garden Shop and spring bulbs ready for planting from Sutton View Nursery. Whilst perusing the goods on display, prospective purchasers can indulge in refreshments, including Pimms, lemonade and fresh strawberries.

Set amongst picturesque countryside, Thaxted is steeped in history and features historical buildings of interest such as the Thaxted almshouses, the Guildhall and the restored windmill. Combining the past and present Thaxted is filled with ancient streets and lanes, plus a number of traditional inns and restaurants. Local amenities include town shops as well as a dental surgery, library, weekly market and an array of primary schools and nurseries.

Prices at Bellrope Gardens start from £429,995. To find out more, log on to Charleschurch.com.