Strong demand for Braintree development

Barratt Eastern Counties has launched a new phase of homes called St Mary’s Quarter at Bocking Mill, Braintree ahead of schedule to cope with demand. Sales are going strong at the attractive riverside development which comprises a selection of two-bedroom apartments and two, three and four-bedroom houses.

The housebuilder has had to speed up the building process at the development as the homes have continued to sell off-plan before they are complete; an unusual success story in the current economic climate. As a result, a selection of new homes has been released for sale, including a small building containing four two and three-bedroom apartments, with delightful views over St Mary’s Church, and a collection of three and four-bedroom houses. One of the new four-bedroom homes available even benefits from its own accompanying annex.

As a result, a selection of six new homes have been released for sale, including four two-bedroom apartments, a three-bedroom house and a four-bedroom houses with accompanying annex.

Rebecca Littler, Sales Director of Barratt Eastern Counties, said: “It is not surprising that Bocking Mill has proved to be so popular. It is in such a pretty location surrounded by Essex countryside, with the River Pant running through the heart of the development. Purchasers are attracted to the peace and tranquility of the development, which still has all the convenience of being close to the busy town of Braintree.”

Prospective homebuyers are encouraged to come down and take a look for themselves as quickly as possible, before all the new homes in St Mary’s Quarter are snapped up.

Bocking Mill is named after a 19th century silk mill, built by the Courtauld family, which once occupied the site. The mill was demolished many years ago, but St Mary’s Church, a beautiful Grade I Listed 15th century church, is located opposite the development, giving the area a great sense of history.

The architecture of the homes at Bocking Mill reflects the traditional Essex style vernacular, whilst the interiors are contemporary and maximise light and space. Kitchens are very well equipped with the latest appliances, including an oven, hob, fridge/freezer and washing machine. Each home comes with an allocated parking space.

The market town of Braintree is a short drive from Bocking Mill. It has a good range of high street and independent shops, and plenty of coffee shops, bars and restaurants. Nearby is Freeport Designer Village, one of the UK’s largest outlet shopping centres, which has over 85 stores, a 12-screen cinema, bowling, go-karting, nightclubs and restaurants.

Families will appreciate the wide choice of schools: there are seven primary schools and two secondary schools in Braintree and many more in the surrounding areas. Braintree sixth-form college is very close to Bocking Mill.

Braintree is only 10 miles from Chelmsford and 15 miles from Colchester. Braintree station has a regular service to London’s Liverpool Street taking around one hour. Stansted airport is approximately 13 miles away.

Barratt has plenty of incentives to help homebuyers, including Stamp Duty paid or five per cent paid towards the deposit. Alternatively, for those with an existing home to sell, purchasers can also take advantage of Barratt’s excellent Part Exchange service on selected plots. Barratt will buy your property through its popular part exchange scheme leaving you free to buy ones of its new homes. This takes away the worry of being in a chain and you can even stay in your old property until the new one is ready. With no estate agent fees to pay, or HIP pack to prepare, you save money too.

Prices at the development currently start from £124,995 for a two-bedroom apartment, £309,995 for a three-bedroom house and £359,995 for a four-bedroom house with an annexe.

For more information see Barratthomes.co.uk.