The Lancasters - An affordable Essex idyll

Hastoe Group is proud to unveil a unique collection of new homes at The Lancasters located in Saffron Walden, Essex.

Here, first time buyers can climb onto the property ladder in a superb location for just a fraction of the cost. Just 12 one- and two-bedroom apartments are now available with prices from as little as £39,000 for a 30% share.

The Lancasters has been designed to complement the existing Victorian mansion located within the grounds. This, along with the high specification, underground parking and unrivalled location, on the edge of a conservation area really sets these new homes apart from the rest.

‘There can be few locations as idyllic yet as convenient as Saffron Walden,’ says Melissa Toomey, Head of Marketing and Communications at Hastoe Group. ‘Such perfection doesn’t usually come cheap, which is why we are particularly pleased to be able to offer a helping hand to first-time buyers in this highly desirable corner of Essex.’

The Lancasters is developed within the grounds of Lancaster House, built as a gentleman’s residence in 1894 and until recently the home of the Bell Language School. It is just a short distance from the bustling centre of Saffron Walden, with its array of independent shops and quaint cafes.

Hastoe’s new apartment building takes its stylistic cue from the architecture of the original Lancaster House, which was designed in the handsome Queen Anne Revival style: tall chimneys, imposing gables and generous windows balance grandeur with homeliness.

The M11 motorway lies just a couple of miles to the East of the town, providing fast access to the M25, to Cambridge, 15 miles to the north, and to Stansted Airport, about 10 miles to the South. Trains from nearby Audley End station reach Liverpool Street Station in just over an hour.

Saffron Walden’s quaint jumble of period architecture, imposing parish church and castle ruins make it the archetypal English country town. Surrounded by the gentle landscape of rural Essex and the adjacent park of Audley End, one of the great stately homes of England, it is a magnet for those seeking to combine timeless beauty with modern convenience.

Prices are anticipated to start from £39,000 for a 30% share based on full marketing values of £130,000 for a one-bedroom apartment. For further information or to register interest, visit: hastoe.com