Weston Homes cater to demand at Morello Quarter
What House? Housebuilder of the Year Weston Homes’ award-winning development Morello Quarter, Basildon, is continuing to enjoy excellent sales success with the recently launched Block C already 50% sold. Work is also starting early on a further 112 apartments as a result of this high demand.
Often referred to as ‘the Docklands in Essex,’ the 425 one and two-bedroom apartments at Morello Quarter, Basildon’s leading residential development, provide the highest interior specifications in the area, winning a Bronze award in the ‘Best Starter Home’ category in the 2010 What House? Awards.
Morello Quarter is an integral part of the transformation and regeneration of Basildon into one of the UK’s most modern towns as part of the local government’s £2 billion “More Basildon” vision. As well as new homes the vision involves the creation of a new Sporting Village, earmarked as a training camp for the London 2012 Olympics. This will give local residents access to an Olympic size swimming pool, gymnastics centre, fitness suites and an athletics track with grandstand. A health and education research centre is also planned.
Wayne Mearns, a Director at independent investment and property management consultants Belvoir Lettings commented: “A lot is happening in Basildon in the next few years and there are plenty of reasons to invest in property in the area. For example, the Corringham Deep Sea Dock & Logistics Park alone will create over 18,000 jobs in the area.
“Morello Quarter is already a very popular development. Demand is so high that we have over 20 potential tenants on a waiting list. We believe that this popularity will only increase over time as Basildon town centre regenerates.”
Bob Weston, Chief Executive and Chairman of Weston Homes, commented: “Morello Quarter’s high specification, spacious apartments have been extremely popular with young professionals, first time buyers and investors. The high demand has led us to start work early on building the next 112 units in Block B.
“Basildon will be an exciting place to be during the Olympics, and after the Games, residents will have access to Olympic standard sports and leisure facilities at Basildon Sporting Village.”
Each home boasts spacious bedrooms and living areas that benefit from ample light, a designer kitchen complete with integrated appliances, luxurious bathrooms with ceramic tiling and chrome fittings, and high quality fitted wardrobes in the master bedrooms. Morello Quarter comprises of four contemporary buildings rising from four to ten storeys in height.
The buildings have sleek tiered facades with balconies, expanses of glazing, terraces and penthouse roof gardens. South-facing landscaped gardens, decks and terraces on various levels provide ample amenity space and form a “green hub” in the town centre.
The C2C Fenchurch Street Line, adjacent to Morello Quarter, provides an easy half hour commute into Central London, which means that buyers can take full advantage of the London lifestyle and still enjoy Basildon’s own excellent cafes, restaurants and retail facilities. Weston Homes has also funded a toucan crossing at street level to assist pedestrians and cyclists reach the town centre and railway station without having to use a pedestrian subway.
Prices at Morello Quarter start from only £125,000 for a one-bedroom apartment and £143,000 for a two-bedroom apartment. For more information, visit:
weston-homes.co.uk/morelloquarter
