Breathtaking riverside penthouses

A collection of just six individually designed two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom duplex penthouses - in the sought after riverside development of Colne View in Colchester, has been launched at prices of just £135 per square foot.

Colchester is located under an hour’s train journey from London Liverpool Street, making these stunning homes outstanding value for money in comparison to properties elsewhere in Colchester and nearby Chelmsford, where square footage values for apartments can be as high as £300 per square foot.

Adam Lawrence, regional managing director of Barratt London and Thames Gateway comments: “In the current economic conditions it is to be expected that prices for new developments will reflect the state of the market, but the apartments in The Collection at Colne View really do offer a staggering amount of space for a relatively modest amount of money. Where else could you buy a 2,000 sq ft duplex with stunning riverside views for under £290,000?”

The apartments in The Collection are set on the fourth and fifth floors of Newport Court, Colne View. Each stunning home has been individually designed to provide an enviable lifestyle that combines comfort, convenience and sheer pleasure. Expansive windows flood light into the huge open-plan living space, creating an amazing light-filled space, perfect for relaxing or entertaining friends. The open plan designer kitchens have smart, fully integrated appliances to complement the sleek look and spacious feel of the apartments. Many of the penthouses also feature terraces leading off from the living area with riverside views.

This sense of space continues in the exceptional bedrooms, which are all generous doubles and nearly every bedroom has its own dressing area and en suite bathroom, for the ultimate convenience. Some of the apartments have the luxurious benefit of doors opening onto the outside terrace from both bedrooms.

Most of the apartments are arranged on two levels with a feature spiral staircase winding up to the second floor. In some of the apartments there is a large separate study space on the upper floor, giving the flexibility to work from home.

The pièce de résistance in many of the apartments is a roof terrace that provides a wonderful outdoor space where, in sunny weather, you can enjoy a relaxed barbecue or entertain friends al fresco.

Colne View is located on the banks of the River Colne, just a few miles from Colchester town centre. Residents enjoy free membership of ‘Energise’, the development’s residents-only gym, and there are shops literally on the doorstep.

Prices at The Collection start from £189,995 for a two-bedroom apartment and from £269,995 for a three-bedroom duplex penthouse.

Despite the difficult economic conditions, Barratt has now sold 75 per cent of the homes at Colne View, confirming its continuing popularity. If you’re looking for something smaller, one-bedroom apartments with plenty of style are available for as little as £89,995. Under Barratt’s Dream Start scheme, which allows you to buy without a deposit and pay just 75 per cent of the selling price with the balance as an interest-free loan, the price reduces to just £67,496.

For information on all the apartments at Colne View, visit Barratthomes.co.uk.