Taylor Wimpey launches new phase of Essex property

Home-hunters will soon be able to take their pick from a fresh selection of properties at Taylor Wimpey’s Waterside at Cook’s Shipyard development of new homes for sale in Wivenhoe, Colchester.
Taylor Wimpey is preparing to launch the brand new phase of its Cooks Shipyard development in style – with a stunning new showhome that’s guaranteed to impress house-hunters in search of new homes in Colchester and houses for sale in Wivenhoe.
Offering an ideal combination of contemporary style and exceptional comfort that’s tailor-made for modern family living, the new showhome is being launched alongside the first release of new build homes in Wivenhoe at Waterside on Saturday 17th September.
With many of its fixtures, fittings and accessories taken from Taylor Wimpey’s impressive selection of interior Options, the exquisitely decorated ‘Morley Special’ will give property-seekers a taste of the fantastic lifestyle they could be enjoying if they choose a brand new home at this exclusive development of houses for sale in Wivenhoe.
Michael O’Leary, Regional Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey, says: “Home-hunters in the market for a high-quality family-size property in a superb Essex location will not want to miss the launch of the sensational new showhome at Waterside at Cook’s Shipyard, our popular development of property for sale in Wivenhoe.
“We’re already experiencing considerable interest in this forthcoming new phase of three, four and five-bedroom homes from would-be buyers in search of new build homes in Colchester or properties in Wivenhoe. Therefore, I must urge house-hunters interested in these superb properties to attend the launch on Saturday 17th September and see for themselves what these new homes are bringing to this fantastic development.”
Just one of the impressive properties on sale in the first release at Waterside at Cook’s Shipyard is the stylish three-bedroom ‘Melford’ home, available from just £314,995.
The entrance hallway of this beautiful townhouse leads into a spacious open-plan kitchen/dining room, which opens through French doors to the private rear garden, while, the ground floor also features a useful study with bay window, a utility room, and a guest cloakroom.
Upstairs, a large living room is situated on the first floor and draws in plenty of natural light through its two windows, along with a main bathroom and a well proportioned bedroom with Juliet balcony. The top floor features two generously sized bedrooms, each with their own en-suite facilities and outside, a garage and allocated parking complete the property.
Alternatively, four-bedroom houses are available from just £319,995 at Waterside, Cook’s Shipyard, while five-bedroom homes are priced from only £369,995.
Waterside at Cook’s Shipyard is part of the visionary regeneration of the former docklands area in Wivenhoe, which will also offer places of work and leisure opportunities set around the water’s edge.
New homes at the development are designed to be in harmony with Wivenhoe’s traditional, maritime architecture, and feature a pleasing blend of pastel weatherboard, soft red brickwork and Trespa panelling.
The picturesque waterfront setting offers the opportunity to relax and watch fishing boats and yachts pass by, while quaint, narrow lanes lead to a host of smart restaurants, bars and cafés, plus an enchanting range of independent shops, bakeries and boutiques selling fine foods, clothing, gifts and beautiful homeware.
Wivenhoe Sailing Club is close to the development, offering mooring opportunities and hosting races and many other events all year round, while walkers will enjoy the riverside footpaths out to the sea shore or to the vibrant and cultural town of Colchester just three miles upstream, where a wider choice of shopping, leisure facilities and schools are located.
Although the pace and quality of life at this sought-after location in Wivenhoe is restful, it’s also a very well-connected town, with Wivenhoe station just a short walk away from the development, offering direct rail services into London Liverpool Street in as little as 69 minutes.
The development also benefits from close proximity to the A12, putting the M25 within easy reach. For international travel, Stansted Airport is only 35 miles from the door.
The new ‘Morley Special’ showhouse at Waterside at Cook’s Shipyard will be open from 10.30am on Saturday 17th September. Would-be movers can find out more about the range of new homes available at the development by visiting the Sales and Marketing Suite, located off Anglesea Road, Wivenhoe, and open Thursday to Monday from 10am until 5.30pm, or by visiting taylorwimpey.co.uk.