New homes in Colchester prove a hit with buyers

Property-seekers can’t keep their hands off the brand new collection of homes at The Quarters, Taylor Wimpey’s just-launched development in Colchester – and with savings of around £17,000 simply by buying brand new, they could be making a very savvy move.

Plans and prices for the new apartments and houses were unveiled in February, and since then nearly 100 people have visited the Sales Centre off Berechurch Hall Road – snapping up the first release of homes, with the next selection made available early so that similarly keen buyers can have their pick of the plots.

“The popularity of The Quarters is outshining our high expectations, revealing strong growth in the property market and reflecting the excellent value for money our new homes offer,” explains Michael O’Leary, Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey East London.

“The current selection of new two and three-bedroom homes at The Quarters are available for prices that are significantly better value than similar-sized homes on the local market, and with savings adding up to thousands of pounds simply by buying brand new, there’s little wonder homebuyers are coming to us.”

Two-bedroom apartments at The Quarters start at just £114,995 compared with an average £132,600 for a similar-sized second-hand property – a potential saving of over £17,000 simply by choosing a newbuild home*.

Meanwhile, three-bedroom houses start from £179,995 at The Quarters compared with a typical £193,700 for second-hand in the area, giving house-hunters the opportunity to spend around £13,000 less, but enjoy all the benefits of a property that has a new kitchen, bathrooms and energy efficient central heating, and comes with a 10-year ‘Buildmark’ National House Building Council warranty and insurance policy.

Offering a huge potential saving for families in search of a substantial new home that requires no costly maintenance or DIY, the three-bedroom ‘Ellerton’ is an ideal choice, and comes with a private garden and parking space included in the £199,995 price tag.

This delightful link-detached home features a light and airy living/dining room with French doors leading to the rear garden, a contemporary kitchen, plus a guest cloakroom off the entrance hallway.

Upstairs, the landing leads to the sumptuous en-suite master bedroom, two further double bedrooms and a main bathroom.

Like all new apartments and houses at The Quarters, the ‘Ellerton’ will be finished to a high standard specification, including gas central heating, double glazing and a stylish fitted kitchen with built-in oven, hob and hood.

By reserving their new home now, customers can choose to add detail and value to their new home from Taylor Wimpey’s Options range of stylish finishing touches – including flooring, carpets, lighting, tiling, upgraded kitchen units and integrated appliances – which will be fitted by experts ready for moving-in day.

Taylor Wimpey also offers special homebuying incentives on selected plots, which can be tailored to suit individual circumstances and include assistance for first-time buyers and members of the armed forces, while its popular easymover scheme helps current home-owners find a purchaser for their existing property – and covers their estate agency fees.

Situated in a peaceful location to the south of Colchester town centre, The Quarters is well-placed for families, lying within reach of several schools and a nationally acclaimed sixth-form college.

Shops and sports facilities are close at hand, while Colchester town centre is easily accessible and the coast at West Mersea is just seven miles away.

Meanwhile, commuters will appreciate good rail and road links to Chelmsford, Brentwood and London, and to Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge and the Midlands. For those travelling further afield, Stansted airport is 35 miles from the development.

The new Sales Centre at The Quarters is located off Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester and is open Thursday to Monday from 10am to 5.30pm.

* According to the independent property website www.home.co.uk, on 11th March 2010 the average prices for homes in the CO2 postcode area were: 2-bedroom £132,601; 3-bedroom £193,768.