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Moving with the times !

Welcome to the spring/summer 2021 edition of Essex Homes & Style. It’s been an unprecedented time over the last 18 months, but hopefully, finally, it looks like life might be returning to a lasting normal, albeit a slightly different normal in the wake of Covid-19.

Following the difficulties we have all faced, the summer of 2021 promises a fresh beginning. People are embracing the new-found freedom that the vaccination programme has helped afford us and they are determined to not miss the chance to get back to normal and catch up on lost time.

Families are re-uniting, day-trippers are returning to our best-loved local attractions and holiday makers are getting away from it all. Although most likely with a UK staycation, there are certainly some stunning and beautiful areas in Great Britain for all of us to enjoy. Meanwhile, sports fans will no doubt be looking forward to an overdue dose of live action, with the Olympics, football’s Euro 2020 championships (in 2021) and the return of Wimbledon just a few examples.

UK property sales boomed this spring, with more transactions in March 2021 than in any month since modern records began in 2005 (according to data from HMRC). And it’s likely that your home might be worth more now than it was a year ago too, with the same data indicating average UK house prices rose by 8.6% in the year from March 2020.

During April 2021, Beresfords achieved a remarkable 100% asking price for clients, with each property marketed

by Beresfords that month having more than 20 prospective buyers, on average. It has also been an extremely busy and successful time for our lettings division, with a total of 1,371 active tenants looking to rent in March 2021 and a staggering 333 new tenants registering in the same month.

There is no doubt that part of this surge in sales and lettings is caused by movement out of London, as homeowners from the capital look for more space, a semi-rural or rural lifestyle, more family time and greater value for money both in purchasing and renting. During 2020, London leavers bought 73,950 homes outside of the capital, the highest figure for four years, and that includes a seven-week window when the housing market was closed due to Covid-19.

Showcasing clients’ properties to London and international buyers has always been a central part of Beresfords’ sales strategy, which is why we have our London Office in the heart of St James. The London Office has helped to promote clients’ properties to both a national and international audience for over 25 years.

Essex is the prime location to make the most of this migration and as the face of life in the capital changes, expect life in Essex to change too. With change comes opportunity, so don’t miss the chance to make your dream move.

Paul Beresford, FNAEA MARLA CEO Beresfords Group

06 Country Life A selection of the finest Country and Village homes currently available in Essex.

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Spring 2021 has been a busy time for Beresfords!

Our specialist team works with some of the largest national developers in addition to small regional house builders in sourcing sites.

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69 A Staycation in Cotswolds Swapping our sunny holidays abroad to enjoy the great British countryside.

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Great Warley, Brentwood Price on Application Built to the highest standard, the main residence offers opulent interiors, numerous French doors opening onto tiered balconies and sweeping stone steps leading to paved terraces. The grand entrance hall leads to 4 spacious reception rooms with French doors onto a magnificent stone terrace overlooking the grounds. Impressive bedroom suites - each with en-suite and dressing facilities and three of the bedrooms have balconies onto private terraces. CCTV is operated around the grounds and the main entrance. The elevated grounds total approx. 23 acres approached via a sweeping driveway to a detached quadruple garage.

Country & Village South Office: 01277 350614

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Fryerning, Ingatestone Price on Application This fine former Rectory dates back to the mid nineteenth century with red brick elevations under a slate roof and a wealth of period features on a plot approaching 5 acres. The grand reception hall gives access to three elegant receptions with large sash windows and feature fireplaces of this period with French doors - plus a study and cloakroom. Located in the most desirable location of Fryerning with views towards St. Mary the Virgin Church and open countryside beyond with Ingatestone village centre and main line station within 1.5 miles approx. and convenient access to central London.

Country & Village South Office: 01277 350614

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Upminster Guide Price £2,800,000 This country estate is approached via a secure gated entrance into a gravelled driveway leading to the main residence, the equestrian facilities and the detached barn-style property, surrounded by the 8 acres of gardens and paddocks served by stables and barns.

Built c.2010 the residence offers spacious connecting rooms with exposed oak timbers, vaulted ceilings and a stunning Orangery. The landscaped gardens offer lawns, trees, shrubs and a well-tended pond. EPC A.

.Country & Village South Office: 01277 350614

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Roxwell, Chelmsford Guide Price £2,800,000 This Manor House is Grade II Listed c.16th Century dating back to the Domesday Book with two original octagonal chimney stacks.

A grand reception hall leads to three reception rooms, a dualaspect drawing room, dining room and sitting room. Bespoke Clive Christian kitchen with 4-oven Aga, a study and cloakroom. Planning Consent to create additional 4 bedroom house with private garden and separate entrance. Planning Reference: Chelmsford City Council 19/00515/FUL and 19/00516/FUL. Near to Chelmsford City Centre with New Hall School and a wealth of shops.

Country & Village Office: 01245 397475

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Little Burstead, Billericay Guide Price £2,500,000 - £2,750,000 This imposing Georgian property c.18th Century with 19th Century additions occupies a secluded setting within beautiful, landscaped gardens extending to 1.25 acres including detached entertainment annexe, heated outdoor swimming pool and detached garaging.

The Annex overlooks the swimming pool and provides sets of French doors which open up to the sun terrace and gymnasium/ games room, cinema room and bar. The Burstead Golf Club is nearby with St. Mary the Virgin Church with Billericay High Street just 1.8 miles with mainline station to London's Liverpool Street.

Country & Village South Office: 01277 350614

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Fryerning, Ingatestone Guide Price £2,500,000 A substantial 5 double bedroom residence in Fryerning offering access to Ingatestone main line station and main road links, set on a plot of approx. 1.2 acre (stls) with bespoke kitchen by Smallbone with Aga, an Orangery, bi-folding doors to garden with a sunken hot tub and detached air-conditioned outbuilding ideal for a gym/yoga studio. Features five reception room, three of which open onto the sun terrace/entertaining area, beautiful principal bedroom suite and double garage. Set amongst beautiful countryside, backing onto woodland in sought-after Fryerning well placed for Ingatestone main line station and main road links. EPC awaited.

Country & Village South Office: 01277 350614

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Great Horkesley, Colchester Guide Price £2,200,000 This spacious character property offers stylish décor, bespoke fittings and additional outbuilding/Annex currently used as an office with additional secure garaging. The main house is set over three floors with an impressive central entrance hall with balustrade staircase. On a plot of approx. 1.5 acres, the property benefits from a private entrance and gravelled driveway. The gardens have been landscaped with open farmland beyond. Great Horkesley offers a local shop/post office, pubs and local CofE primary school with Colchester town centre and station just 3 miles. EPC D. Country & Village North Office: 01206 764000

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Dunton, Brentwood Guide Price £1,750,000 A substantial country home approached via a gated entrance leading to the main residence and separate bungalow. The house has sash windows and an imposing entrance porch into an entrance hallway with solid oak staircase. The main reception has double doors opening to the gardens, feature fireplace and beautiful oak cabinet with concealed TV. A bespoke kitchen has a central granite topped island with wine fridge, range cooker and underfloor heating.

There is also a utility room and cloakroom.

Country & Village South Office: 01277 350614

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Bringing Serenity to the

City & Beyond Bentley is taking the next step on its journey to a sustainable future with the launch of the new Bentayga Hybrid – the only electrified true-luxury SUV in the world, and a model that Bentley predicts will become the best-selling member of the new Bentayga family.

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ollowing the recent launches of the new Bentayga V8 and Bentayga Speed, the new Bentayga Hybrid becomes the third model in the most successful luxury SUV portfolio the segment has ever seen.

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The new exterior and interior design emphasises Bentley design DNA across the entire model range, giving Bentley the freshest and most modern product family of any luxury car company.

The new Bentayga Hybrid offers the ultimate in electric luxury, with smooth and silent progress through urban environments, whilst having the grand touring capability to escape the city and explore further. Customers of the Bentayga Hybrid can escape the noise of the city through the refined and acoustically-isolated serenity of the cabin without engine interference, using up to 31 miles of electric-only range (NEDC), before physically leaving the city behind with the comfort of a total combined range of 536 miles (NEDC).

Delivering the same level of comfort and luxury, yet with a quieter and more refined driving experience, the Bentayga Hybrid brings a selection of new technologies and connected car services, positioning the new product as the most technically advanced Bentayga to date.

Introducing the very latest on-board technology and an even more cosseting cabin, the new Bentayga is significantly revised both inside and out from the previous generation.

Subtle exterior badging complements the new Bentayga’s exterior design now

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prevalent across the entire model range, giving Bentley the freshest and most modern product family of any luxury car company.

Chairman and Chief Executive of Bentley Motors, Adrian Hallmark, comments: “The Bentayga Hybrid is the next step on our journey to becoming the world’s leading sustainable luxury mobility company. Bentley will transform from a 100-yearold luxury car company to a new, sustainable, wholly ethical role model for luxury, and the Bentayga Hybrid is the first model to pioneer our company’s recently announced Beyond100 strategy.”

Bentley’s research shows over 90 per cent of customers use their first-generation Bentayga Hybrid on a daily basis or several times a week, and nearly 100 per cent of customers use EV mode, with half of them consistently undertaking journeys of less than 30 miles.

During previous retailer training, 78 per cent zero emissions journeys were achieved regularly over a 500 mile activity. In a more urban environment, one of Bentley’s development drivers achieved 67 per cent zero emissions over 672 miles around San Francisco, and in the UK, Chris Cole – Project Leader for the Bentayga Hybrid achieved 64 per cent zero emissions commuting to and from the factory.

In real world terms, the majority of journeys can be achieved completely in electric only, with zero emissions, delivering more benefits environmentally and building on Bentley’s new reputation for sustainability for the future.

Bentley Chelmsford Eastern Approach, Chelmsford CM2 6PN www.grange.co.uk

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Central Chelmsford Guide Price £1,350,000 Springfield Hall is an imposing property in a unique setting adjacent to Springfield Hall Park with direct access to the city centre. On a plot in excess of an acre this Grade II Listed property with Georgian façade is arranged over three floors featuring lounge/reception, study, dining room, kitchen and utility room. A utility room off the kitchen leads into an extended part of the house with a reception room with Inglenook fireplace, log burner, vaulted ceiling and a smaller reception room with patio door onto a terrace overlooking the garden.

Country & Village Office: 01245 397475

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Blackmore Village Guide Price £1,200,000 A beautiful Grade II Listed historic village property in a Conservation Area near the Church with private cottage garden and parking, set over three floors, four bedrooms, two reception rooms and countrystyle kitchen, principal en-suite and features such as exposed herringbone brickwork, beams, Inglenook fireplace and wooden floorboards. The property is believed to have been built as a vicarage for neighbouring Jericho Priory, birthplace of Edward VI (son of Henry VIII), later to have been used as an Inn for pilgrims visiting the priory. Picturesque Blackmore offers shops and pubs, local junior school with main line rail services from Ingatestone and Shenfield.

Country & Village South Office: 01277 350614

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Great Easton, Dunmow Guide Price £850,000 A Grade II Listed character property c.17th Century within the sought after village of Great Easton just 2.5 miles from Great Dunmow town centre, featuring three reception rooms, a spacious open kitchen/breakfast room overlooking the beautifully landscaped garden and utility with 4 bedrooms to the first floor with en-suite and family bathroom. Internally the property has many character features including vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and Inglenook fireplace. Externally there is a good sized outbuilding offering potential for home office/gym as well as a summerhouse.

EPC exempt.

Country & Village Office: 01245 397475

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Bulphan, Upminster

Price on Application

Set in a private location along a no-through-road this fabulous home offers contemporary styling and added features such as an outdoor kitchen with pizza oven, hydro pool, hot tub, substantial detached Annex and open countryside views. The property is approached via a gated entrance into a large, gravelled driveway with substantial detached garaging. The main residence features double entrance doors leading into a large hallway with contemporary oak staircase with glazed panels.

Country & Village Office: 01245 397475

Edney Common, Chelmsford

Guide Price £1,300,000

Along a country lane is this home approached via a driveway with gated access and double garage. The main house offers an entrance hall into a spacious sitting room, dining room, snug/study to the rear and 20ft. kitchen with central island with double doors to the terrace. The setting enjoys beautiful open countryside with Hylands Park approx. 3 miles and Chelmsford City Centre approx. 5.5 miles. Main line rail services from Ingatestone (approx. 4.5 miles).

Country & Village Office: 01245 397475

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Writtle, Chelmsford

Guide Price £1,250,000

Offering wonderful views across open countryside Nightingale Cottage offers a gated entrance into a gravelled driveway with detached Cart Lodge offering parking for two cars and additional storage. A low brick wall with 5-bar gate leads into the property with brick pathways and flower borders and trees to the front aspect. Being just over a mile from Hylands Park the property offers an idyllic rural setting yet within reach of surrounding villages such as Writtle and Chelmsford City Centre.

Country & Village Office: 01245 397475

Earls Colne

Offers Over £850,000

Hunts Yard was converted in 2006 from a former Warehouse dating back to c.1871 with this unique 4 bedroom property offering approx. 4,000 sq. ft. of accommodation with stunning interior design featuring vaulted ceilings, exposed timbers and wrought iron work and feature arch and circular windows of the former building. An original gas lamp stamped with ‘The Thames Bank Iron Company’ stands in the entrance which is Grade II Listed. EPC exempt.

Country & Village North Office: 01206 764000

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The buoyant property market in Essex The Essex property market is in a buoyant state in 2021, matching the mood of the nation as we all start to enjoy the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions.

Property sales over the spring of 2021 have hit record levels, with UK property transactions in March at the highest recorded monthly level since modern records began in 2005, according to data from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

And house prices are on the rise too. The same data showed that average UK house prices rose by 8.6% in a year, with 180,690 property sales completed in the UK during March, double the number of sales in March 2020.

Venders selling their property through Beresfords had extra cause for celebration as during the month of April the leading Essex estate agent achieved an incredible 100% asking price for clients throughout the month. There were more than 20 prospective buyers per property marketed by Beresfords, plus 46,565 unique visitors to the firm's website and 1,656 new buyers registered.

Lettings also saw strong levels of activity with a total of 1,371 active tenants looking to rent in March, as well as 333 new tenants registering throughout the month.

Housing market activity is riding the crest of a wave that is fuelled by a number of contributing factors including the migration from urban areas into more rural settings, the extension of the Stamp Duty holiday until 30 June and a new guarantee scheme for low-deposit mortgages announced by the UK government.

Available to homebuyers on properties worth up to £600,000 (and not exclusively first-time buyers), those searching for their next new home will require only a 5% deposit to secure a mortgage, with the government underwriting 95% mortgage loans. With many major lenders already

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participating in the scheme, those who have been saving hard to pull together a deposit for their dream home, can look forward to their dream coming true a little bit sooner than they thought.

While the Stamp Duty holiday remains in place until 30 June 2021, there will then be a staggered return to previous Stamp Duty rates until the end of September during which time buyers pay Stamp Duty on just the first £250,000 of a purchase price. Landlords and second-home buyers can take advantage of the tax cut too, but do still have to pay the extra 3% of Stamp Duty they were charged before July 2020.

And there is no sign of a slowing down in the market with predictions suggesting a year-long boom. Property search site Zoopla has predicted the busiest year for the market since 2007 with around 1.5 million UK house sales expected throughout 2021, up by 45% compared with last year. It also estimates the value of homes sold in 2021 to top £460 billion.

With annual transactions rarely exceeding 1.2 million per year over the past decade, 2021 will mark a significant step-change in housing market activity. In the capital, the trend is slower, with properties in inner London taking nearly two weeks longer to go under offer compared with 2020. Further evidence of the migration from the capital as homeowners look to the surrounding counties, and particularly Essex, for the balance of more space at home with the office still within reach.

Stock Road, Billericay £1,375,000 Situated on the north side of Billericay in the Buttsbury and Mayflower Area is this truly stunning five bedroom detached executive family home. The property has to be viewed internally to fully appreciate the open plan living to the ground floor and the generous size family accommodation throughout. The property offers excellent potential for further enlargement into the loft space and has the added benefit of an 87' deep x 52' wide west facing garden. The interior is beautifully presented with a stylish neutral décor, ready for you to put your stamp on your new home. EPC C Billericay Office: 01277 626262

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Crays Hill, Billericay

£1,100,000

Absolutely stunning five double bedroom detached house, substantial family accommodation, four en-suites plus luxurious family bathroom, 32'4 x 20'8 kitchen/dining/family room, under floor heating to the ground floor, two further reception rooms, 215 ft deep plot by 40 ft wide, stunning landscaped garden. EPC B

Billericay Office: 01277 626262

Brook Cottage, Little Burstead

Offers in the Region of £900,000

A beautifully presented detached character cottage situated in a most sought after semi-rural location on 1/3 of an acre plot within close proximity to Billericay High Street and the Mainline Station. The property benefits from an independent driveway, a detached garage and an established south facing landscaped garden which is approximately 110 feet in length. Internally, the cottage boasts a character fireplace with exposed brick, a neutral décor and an en-suite to the master bedroom. There is scope to extend further, subject to Planning Consent. EPC E

Billericay Office: 01277 626262

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Grove Field, Braintree

£850,000

Situated on the outskirts of Braintree in High Garrett in a cul de sac location, we have for sale this executive family home, situated on approximately a third of an acre. The property offers four double bedrooms with two en suites and is further enhanced by having four reception rooms, gym/games room and orangery. Braintree town centre is just a short drive away, offering local restaurants, amenities and links to London Liverpool Street. EPC D

Braintree Office: 01376 348444

The Three Ashes, Cressing

£825,000

Large detached family home dating back to 1887, originally a Public House and refurbished in 2010. Cressing is close to Braintree Village with its outlet shopping, amenities and railway station with mainline links to London. Internally, the property offers a large family room, further reception room joined with a dual aspect log burner and double doors leading to the dining room and kitchen. The master bedroom offers an en suite and dressing room, there is also a further three double bedrooms, en suite to bedroom three and a four piece family bathroom. EPC C

Braintree Office: 01376 348444

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A Busy Time for Beresfords Spring 2021 has been a busy time for Beresfords!

With the Essex property market showing vibrant activity, more people are looking to move within the county than in more than a decade. And venders choosing to sell their property through Beresfords are getting great value, with the leading Essex estate agent achieving a remarkable 100% asking price for clients throughout the month of April.

But at Beresfords it's about much more than just buying and selling or letting and renting. The Beresford Foundation was set up by the award-winning estate agents in 2015 and is managed by the independent charitable trust Essex Community Foundation (ECF). Grants are awarded annually from the foundation to support local charities and voluntary groups in the county.

Among the recent beneficiaries from the fund are Billericay Baby Basics, a charity which supports mothers and families who are struggling to cope with the financial pressures of looking after a new baby. Based in the Revival Church in Billericay, Baby Basics also covers the Basildon and Wickford areas. A grant of £800 will help them to buy essential items including shelving, storage boxes and bags as well as enabling them to produce leaflets and a banner to help publicise their work.

Beresfords has also supported pupils at Anglo European School in Ingatestone with a donation towards new laptops, after the school found itself with a shortfall in equipment needed to maintain education during periods of home-schooling.

As well as investing in the local community, Beresfords recognises the importance

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of investing in its own people. Most recently, two new senior Land Directors, Richard Bray and Ross Morley, have joined the team to help strengthen the firm’s commitment to identifying opportunities to build new homes which will benefit present and future residents of Essex, as well as the environment.

Richard started his career training as a Chartered Surveyor and Valuer in 1997 before, in 2015, he switched career paths and began working in land acquisition and project management for PLC housebuilders and niche developers (specialising in the conversion of listed buildings). Meanwhile, Ross joins Beresfords Group as Land Director and will use his experience to identify development opportunities, both with and without planning permission, to then work closely with housebuilders and developers to secure them.

In addition to these high-profile external appointments, Beresfords Group has continued its policy of promoting talent within the business. Joe Waller has moved up from New Homes Consultant to Assistant New Homes Manager at Beresfords Group after six years with the firm, while Ben Kohler has also joined the team as New Homes Apprentice.

And all the staff at Beresfords are set to benefit from the recently launched Room 68 at the company’s Chelmsford HQ , an innovative and creative hub aimed at inspiring greater opportunities for training, learning, networking and inspiration. This fantastic space will give colleagues the best opportunity to fulfil their potential and enjoy more from their career at Beresfords.

Main Road, Great Leighs

£625,000

Well-presented family home, situated in the popular Great Leighs Village within close proximity to Great Notley Country Park and Nature Reserve providing you with endless country walks.

Conveniently located between Chelmsford and Braintree both with rail links into London. Internally, the property comprises of a large kitchen diner overlooking the garden, utility, large living area with doors leading to the patio. To the first floor the principal bedroom boasts an ensuite and fitted wardrobes, a further three double bedrooms and family bathroom. No onward chain. EPC C

Braintree Office: 01376 348444

Greensleeves Drive, Warley

Guide Price £1,250,000 - £1,300,000

Located in the sought-after Clements Park development is this impressive detached four/five bedroom executive family home with a secluded rear garden, double garage and carport. Warley Country Park is located nearby and there is good access to Holly Trees Primary School and the M25/A12 Motorway Intersection. Brentwood Mainline Station with its links to London Liverpool Street and the forthcoming Crossrail is located within 0.9 miles and Brentwood High Street is within 1.3 miles. There is also good access to Thorndon Country Park and Brentwood Private School.

Brentwood Office: 01277 231515

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Westbury Drive, Brentwood

Offers in Excess of £700,000

This beautifully appointed four bedroom family home is perfectly situated for all aspects of family life. The property offers period character features throughout, with bay windows, feature fireplaces, a spacious rear garden and is situated within just 0.5 miles of Brentwood Railway Station. This family home is 0.9 miles of the popular highly sought-after St Thomas’s and Becket Keys Schools and within a stone’s throw of Brentwood High Street, offering excellent access to the A12/M25 Motorway Intersection at Brook Street which is within just 1.7 miles.

Brentwood Office: 01277 231515

Ingrave Road, Brentwood

£675,000

This stunning pair of brand-new semi-detached houses situated in this convenient position is being offered with a good specification throughout, with engineered oak flooring to the ground floor, superb kitchen/family room, driveway and a landscaped rear garden. The property is just 0.8 of a mile to Brentwood’s vibrant High Street with its array of shops, bars and restaurants as well as being within walking distance of the popular King Georges Playing Fields. Brentwood’s Mainline Railway Station with links to London Liverpool Street and forthcoming Crossrail is just 1.1 miles away.

Brentwood Office: 01277 231515

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Perfect TIMING

Happy Sport the First – The rebirth of the 1993 icon

Photoshoot: Art Director: Xavier Dolan Photographer: Shayne Laverdière Stylist: Elizabeth Stewart All watches and jewellery by Chopard

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reated in 1993 in an innovative alliance between steel and diamonds, Happy Sport has survived almost three decades while preserving every ounce of its charm and modernity.

Chopard now presents Happy Sport the First: two 1,993 and 788-piece limited-edition rereleases of the very first watch presented when the collection was launched. They pay faithful homage to this icon, thanks to its legendary diamonds and its “pebble-link” bracelet, while adding major innovations: a new case in Lucent Steel A223 redesigned in a 33 mm diameter inspired by the principles of the golden ratio, as well as the Manufacture Chopard 09.01-C movement with automatic winding.

“I wanted a watch that I could wear all day long: at the gym, in the office or for a dinner in town.”

Caroline Scheufele

Flashback to 1993, when Caroline Scheufele, Chopard's Co-President and Artistic Director, captured the spirit of the era by devising a sports watch based on the unprecedented mingling of steel and diamonds. Happy Sport was born of this bold vision. Since then, it has perpetually celebrated Joie de Vivre and a free-spirited approach daily reinvented by women to conquer the world in which they wish to live and become the woman they aspire to be. Thanks to dancing diamonds that are “happier when they are free” – as Caroline Scheufele’s mother exclaimed when she discovered the first prototype of this novel concept in 1976 – the Happy Sport watch stages a fascinating and perpetually creative show. One in which women play a starring role, since it is their own movements that breathe life into the dancing diamonds and this constantly recomposed scene. A powerful metaphor of the emancipatory momentum women experienced in the 20th century, the collection vividly reflects this vibrant life force and has lent itself ever since its debut to countless transformations.

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“I am honoured to be collaborating with Chopard on the Happy Sport watch, one of the most iconic and desirable models in the industry.”

Julia Roberts

An encounter between two icons of Joie de Vivre Who better to embody Joie de Vivre than the Hollywood star with the world’s most radiant smile? In the 1990s, Julia Roberts became one of the most accomplished actresses.

Filmmakers and audiences around the world fell under the spell of her contagious laugh.

After a series of movies that marked the decade, Julia Roberts was awarded the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2001. Equally acclaimed by critics for her roles in romantic comedies as well as in dramas, this true film legend was welcomed to the Cannes Film Festival in 2016 with a sense of honour and emotion. The first time she strode up the famous steps of the Palais de Festival in Cannes – barefoot and wearing an off-theshoulder black dress highlighting a Chopard Haute Joaillerie emerald and diamond necklace – has become the most memorable red carpet staircase event in recent editions of the Festival thanks to Julia Robert’s naturally graceful demeanour. Since then, she has uniquely personified the ultimate free-spirited woman.

No wonder that passionate film-lover Caroline Scheufele asked Julia Roberts to embody the face of the Happy Sport woman when launching new versions of this watch that has also become an icon. Said Caroline: “It was her and nobody else! Julia Roberts was the only person I felt could convey the spirit that I see in Happy Sport.”

Charmed by the boldness of the Happy Sport creations, Julia Roberts pointed out: “I am honoured to be collaborating with Chopard on the Happy Sport watch, one of the most iconic and desirable models in the industry.”

To orchestrate the encounter between Julia Roberts and Happy Sport, Caroline Scheufele entrusted the artistic direction of this new campaign to director Xavier Dolan. Renowned for the intensity with which he conveys his protagonists’ emotions through the camera, Xavier Dolan strove to show through a short film how Julia Roberts instinctively related to the Joie de Vivre inherent in Happy Sport watches. He also served as artistic director for a series of shots taken by photographer Shayne Laverdière.

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The choice of Julia Roberts and Xavier Dolan also reflects Chopard's deep-felt attachment to the world of cinema. An official partner of the Cannes Film Festival since 1998, the Maison has been actively contributing to film production and the emergence of young talent, as evidenced by its Trophée Chopard, awarded each year to an up-and-coming actress and actor. In the person of Julia Roberts, Chopard has chosen to express a kindred spirit with an undisputed movie icon, a veritable legend and a unique actress. One of the most talented directors in the world of contemporary cinema, Xavier Dolan on the other hand has had most of his films selected to compete at the Cannes Film Festival and other major cinema events.

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“It was her and nobody else!

Julia Roberts was the only person I felt could convey the spirit that I see in Happy Sport.”

Caroline Scheufele

BUILDING A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR ALL The best way to get a feel for Colchester High School is to visit. To book an open day or to arrange a private tour, please call 01206 217116 or scan the QR code.

Winner of the 2019 ISA Award for Outstanding Sport • Finalist of the 2019 ISA Early Years Award for Excellence and Innovation in Provision

Galleywood Road, Great Baddow

£1,500,000

An imposing detached 1930s family home offering approximately 3,000sq/ft of accommodation. The property has been considerately extended providing flexible accommodation to the ground floor featuring four reception rooms, an impressive kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, boot room and a guest bedroom with en-suite. The property features a sizeable carriage driveway and offers a secluded Westerly facing garden, backing onto dense woodland. The rear garden has a cedar out-building featuring bi-folding doors and a multi-fuel burner.

Chelmsford Office: 01245 500555

Galleywood Road, Great Baddow

£1,480,000

Situated on a third of an acre is this amazingly presented seven bedroom detached home. The ground floor comprises of a stunning kitchen/family room, lounge, dining room, TV/playroom, a separate office plus a utility. On the first floor are five bedrooms including the master suite, with a vaulted ceiling and a modern en-suite and dressing area. The second floor has two large double bedrooms and an en-suite. Externally there is a large south east facing rear garden with patio areas, bespoke built firepit, a large area laid to lawn and also a dedicated BBQ hut.

Chelmsford Office: 01245 500555

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York Road, Chelmsford

£925,000

Situated off New London Road and Moulsham Street is this attractive five bedroom detached home. Internally the property is presented to an extremely high standard and offers an open plan hallway, two reception rooms, large lounge, study, an open plan kitchen/dining area as well as a separate utility and a home study/music room. Upstairs there are four good sized bedrooms, with an en-suite to the master and a modern family bathroom. Externally there is a landscaped rear garden with side access to the front the of the property which has parking for multiple vehicles.

Chelmsford Office: 01245 500555

New Road, Colchester

£800,000

Located in the village of Mistley, Manningtree, within walking distance to the branch and mainline station and reputable schools, is this executive, detached family home on approximately a third of an acre. With four excellent sized bedrooms, en-suite and family bathroom upstairs. The property has a wonderful driveway and front garden with ample parking and double garage.

The property also offers a study, utility room and downstairs cloakroom. EPC E.

Colchester Office: 01206 764444

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Noel House, Colchester

£725,000 - £750,000

Offered with no onward chain, is this well-appointed, four bedroom detached house situated on a generous plot of manicured gardens measuring 0.81 acre. The rear garden features many mature trees including a variety of fruit trees, a horse chestnut, willow and a row of conifers. Manningtree and Thorpe Train stations are a short drive away and have links into London Liverpool Street. Colchester and Clacton are nearby, both featuring a variety of shops, bars and restaurants. Tendring primary school is within walking distance. EPC E.

Colchester Office: 01206 764444

Eight Ash Green, Colchester

Guide Price £600,000 - £625,000

Introducing this double fronted period property in Eight Ash Green. The property has many character features including exposed beams and original doors throughout. The ground floor features a porch, a reception hall, a lounge, dining room, study, kitchen/diner and a large conservatory. The first floor offers four bedrooms, the master benefitting from a dressing room and fitted wardrobes.

Externally the property sits on a generous plot with off-street parking and a detached double garage. The rear gardens are well maintained with a large lawn and raised decked area with hot tub.

Colchester Office: 01206 764444

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Heath Drive, Gidea Park

£1,325,000

Characterful five bedroom, five en-suite detached home on the ever popular Gidea Park Exhibition Estate. Three reception rooms. Gym/Office space. Ground floor WC. Carriage style driveway. Sitting on an enviable plot backing directly onto a shared privately owned pond. This large, impressive home must be seen to be appreciated. Located opposite Romford Golf Course. Access to Gidea Park Station (Crossrail) and pubs. No onward chain. EPC E.

Gidea Park Office: 01708 730255

Erroll Road, Romford

Guide Price £750,000 - £800,000

Ideally located within this popular turning only a few minutes’ walk from the lovely Raphaels Park, Romford Town Centre and its overground Station (Crossrail) comes this very nice four bedroom detached home. With lots of living space and great sized bedrooms benefits include a garage, off street parking, a 20ft first floor terrace of off the main bedroom and beautifully kept rear garden, ideal for entertaining family and friends. This could be the perfect family home you are looking for. EPC D.

Gidea Park Office: 01708 730255

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Pemberton Avenue, Gidea Park

Guide Price £650,000‐£675,000

Ideally located within one of Gidea Parks most popular tunings comes this lovely three bedroom semi-detached home. Gidea Park Overground Station (Crossrail) as well as various pubs, restaurants and shops are all within a short walk as are the open spaces of Raphaels Park. Presented in excellent condition by the current sellers’ benefits include great living space, very nice modern kitchen, off street parking and side access leading to a secluded rear garden with a summer house/shed. This could be the perfect family home you are looking for. EPC E.

Gidea Park Office: 01708 730255

Tyler Avenue, Flitch Green

Guide Price £700,000

Well proportioned, five bedroom detached family house standing on a corner plot on Tyler Avenue, a much favoured location on the Flitch Green Development. The sizeable accommodation comprises of a lounge with feature fireplace and double French doors leading to garden, dining room, study, ground floor cloakroom and large kitchen with separate utility room. Double garage and driveway parking.

Great Dunmow: 01371 876868

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Down Cottage, Great Dunmow

Guide Price £650,000

Stunning four bedroom detached family house, located within walking distance of Dunmow High Street. The property has been re-decorated and extended, providing a new kitchen fitted with high gloss units, whilst preserving the original charm and character of the property. The property was built in the mid 1880’s and offers spacious well planned accommodation with a lounge, dining room, family room, kitchen, utility and bathroom. The first floor offers four bedrooms and a shower room. Externally there is a garage, off street parking and an enclosed garden.

Great Dunmow: 01371 876868

Clematis Cottage, Great Dunmow

Guide Price £600,000

A delightful detached, single storey, Grade II listed cottage dating back to the early 1600’s having been meticulously maintained and improved by the present owners and boasting many period features including exposed timbers and open fireplaces. The deceptively spacious accommodation comprises of a good size kitchen/diner, lounge with Inglenook fireplace, separate dining room and conservatory. In addition, there is a utility room, three bedrooms and bathroom.

Great Dunmow: 01371 876868

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Greenway, Harold Wood

Guide Price £800,000

This spacious detached family home offers an abundance of space with three reception rooms, plus a study for those looking for a home office. The open plan kitchen/diner with breakfast bar is ideal for those that like to entertain, or you enjoy putting the chief hat on. Bi-folding doors leading out to a mature garden. Upstairs, all bedrooms are generously sized doubles with the master having an en-suite shower room. This truly is a unique well thought out and designed house. The property also benefits from a utility room and off-street parking. EPC C.

Harold Wood Office: 01708 629080

Greenway, Harold Wood

Guide Price £550,000 - £575,000

A delightful detached, single storey, Grade II listed cottage dating back to the early 1600’s having been meticulously maintained and improved by the present owners and boasting many period features including exposed timbers and open fireplaces. The deceptively spacious accommodation comprises of a good size kitchen/diner, lounge with Inglenook fireplace, separate dining room and conservatory. In addition, there is a utility room, three bedrooms and bathroom.

Harold Wood Office: 01708 629080

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Haynes Road, Hornchurch

Offers Over £575,000

Located in one of the most sought after roads in Hornchurch is this superb two bedroom DETACHED bungalow with garage, occupying a large plot and frontage for multiple vehicles. The accommodation has been refurbished and redecorated throughout, the fitted kitchen and appliances are brand new and has been fully rewired with an addition of a new combi boiler and radiators. This property is highly recommended. No onward chain. EPC D.

Hornchurch Office: 01708 474034

Barleycorn Way, Emerson Park

£900,000

In the heart of the ever-popular Emerson Park, sits this fine family detached home and it offers potential buyers great living space, excellent bedroom sizes and a large private rear garden. The home has easy access to Emerson Park station and short walk into Hornchurch's main High Street with local bars, restaurants and shops. The home also sits within easy reach of Langtons park and gardens and within a great school catchment location. EPC D.

Hornchurch Office: 01708 474034

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New Road, Ingatestone

£1,075,000

On entering the main entrance hall, there is a cloakroom, fully fitted kitchen/breakfast, separate dining room, large conservatory overlooking the rear garden and the main living room to the ground floor accommodation. The first-floor accommodation comprises of four good sized bedrooms with an en suite to the main bedroom along with a family bathroom. To the front of the property is ample parking along with a single attached garage. The rear garden offers a patio area with the remainder laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders. EPC D

Ingatestone Office: 01277 350505

Loves Green, Highwood

£695,000

Situated in the small Village of Highwood which is in between Chelmsford, Blackmore and Ingatestone with ample open countryside is this four bedroom detached family home.

Chelmsford City Centre is approximately 5.7 miles away with its array of shopping facilities and Mainline Station. The Village of Ingatestone with its High Street and also Mainline Railway Station is approximately 3.3 miles away. Writtle with its Village Duck Pond, local parade of shops and amenities is approximately 3.4 miles away. EPC D

Ingatestone Office: 01277 350505

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Roman Road, Mountnessing

£625,000

Well-presented and maintained, three bedroom detached Period property. The property is accessed via an entrance porch which leads to main lounge with feature fireplace and wood burner, with an open plan aspect to the second sitting area which overlooks the rear garden. The dining area leads to the fitted kitchen and cloakroom. To the first floor are three good size bedrooms and main family bathroom. Outside there is off road parking for several vehicles. The rear garden is a good size and unoverlooked and offers an array of flowers and shrubs. EPC D

Ingatestone Office: 01277 350505

Broad Street Green Road, Great Totham

£930,000

Five bedroom, three reception executive detached house, backing open fields within an exclusive 2014 built development. The property also boasts a pool complex with 'endless' pool and hot tub adjacent to a large paved al-fresco entertainment area and sun-patio. Located on the fringes of Great Totham and Heybridge, this fine family home offers good access to both rural village and town aspects. EPC B.

Maldon Office: 01621 853111

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With over 20 years’ experience in optical design and a background in optical dispensing, her understanding of balance, proportion and fit ensures that everything she designs is not just uniquely beautiful, but also exceptionally wearable.

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Over the course of her career she has designed eyewear collections for every sector of the optical market, from mainstream branded collections for international retailers, to limitededition couture collections for exclusive boutiques and independent brands.

Now she brings her unique skills to her own brand, inspired by and celebrating modern women who are not afraid to express their natural femininity and beauty alongside their personal strength and independence.

Everything is a source of inspiration: fine arts, cinema, architecture, photography, all manner of products, functional and ornate. All these elements contribute to the process of combining design, ergonomics, and contemporary style.

Design is at the core of the Caron Eyewear ethos: how can we enhance and perfect the relationship between the face and the eyewear, between the portrait and the frame, between the landscape and the architecture?

Browse the collection at www.caroneyewear.com

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Wantz Road, Maldon

£595,000

Delightful, spacious, and detached, period cottage built in the 1850s, within quarter of a mile of Maldon's historic High Street and offers a wealth of features, having been sympathetically restored to a high standard throughout. Accommodation to include three bedrooms, with en-suite to master and family shower room, three reception rooms, country kitchen and utility. EPC E.

Maldon Office: 01621 853111

St Peters, Maldon

£799,950

The property is within substantial grounds on approximately 0.78 of an acre backing onto woodland and greenbelt area offering extensive river views. Bradwell-on-Sea is a picturesque maritime village being on the Dengie peninsular where the Crouch and Blackwater Estuaries meet with the North Sea. Bradwell Marina is close by where there is lovely country and coastal walks. The village also has a primary school, Church, shop, pub and a petrol station. The village lies within Maldon approximately 5.5 miles from Southminster station (into London) and 19 miles to Chelmsford.

Maldon Office: 01621 853111

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Ridgeway, Hutton Mount

£3,500,000

This stunning Tudor style five bedroom family home has been fully renovated to the highest of standards and is situated on the prestigious Hutton Mount development on a plot of approximately 0.4 of an acre. The property is within 0.8 miles of Shenfield high street, with its excellent shops, bars, cafes and restaurants, in addition to the mainline station, with its fast service into London. This family home falls within catchment for excellent local schools, including the sought after St Martins Senior School, which is just a short walk away. EPC C

Shenfield Office: 01277 212111

Trotwood Close, Old Shenfield £1,250,000 - £1,300,000 This superb four double bedroom executive family home is located in a desirable and quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of ‘Old Shenfield’ within the catchment for St Marys Primary School (sta) and benefits from an extended kitchen with vaulted ceiling, skylights, underfloor heating and bifold doors leading to the beautiful rear aspect. In addition, externally there is a large double garage, off street parking to the front and an excellent south facing rear garden which wraps around the property. Shenfield’s busy high street, with its array of shops, bars, restaurants, and the mainline railway station, with its 22 minute service into London, is just 0.9 miles away. EPC D. Shenfield Office: 01277 212111

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Park Avenue, Hutton

£1,250,000 - £1,300,000

This fully refurbished, beautifully styled and finished, four bedroom detached family home, located on a south facing plot set on an exclusive road in Hutton, benefits from a superb south facing landscaped rear garden. Shenfield's vibrant high street, with its array of shops, bars, restaurants and the mainline railway station, with its 22 minute service into London, is just 0.9 miles away. The property also falls within catchment of some excellent local schools including the sought after St Martins Senior School (sta). EPC C.

Shenfield Office: 01277 212111

Cranborne Gardens, Upminster

£875,000

Situated within a popular location and conveniently located for the open green spaces around the Upminster Windmill, Upminster Park and just 0.2 miles from Upminster Town Centre.

Benefits include West facing garden with heated swimming pool and attractive décor throughout. To the ground floor is the living room with a fireplace, dining room with patio doors leading out to the garden, spacious kitchen, utility, cloakroom and office. To the first floor, the primary bedroom offers built-in wardrobes, en-suite plus four bedrooms and family bathroom. EPC D.

Upminster Office: 01708 222200

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Highview Gardens, Upminster

Offers in Excess of £800,000

This fantastic family home is situated in a quiet no through road just 0.2 of a mile from Upminster Town Centre with its bars, shops and restaurants and C2C station. This attractive period property has a spacious entrance hall, front reception with fireplace and bay window, study, ground floor cloakroom and open-plan kitchen/living/dining area with bi-fold doors leading to the 110ft garden. To the first floor you have three bedrooms and the family bathroom with the fourth bedroom and shower room within the converted loft space. EPC D.

Upminster Office: 01708 222200

Deyncourt Gardens, Upminster

£785,000

Situated within the popular North side of Upminster and just 0.5 of a mile from Upminster Town Centre with its shopping amenities, restaurants, coffee shops and bars. This attractive semidetached family home offers accommodation comprising of spacious entrance hall, lounge, kitchen/breakfast room to the ground floor with four bedrooms, family bathroom and shower room to the first floor. Benefits include an attractive South facing rear garden, underfloor heating to kitchen, primary bedroom with fitted wardrobes, attractive décor and modern fittings throughout. EPC D

Upminster Office: 01708 222200

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Faulkbourne, Witham

£950,000

Located in the hamlet of Faulkbourne is this four bedroom detached home. The accommodation comprises of a porch, lounge with feature log burner and bay windows, kitchen/breakfast room, downstairs shower room, two further bathrooms and French doors out to the garden. The property also has a conservatory, which has the advantage of views across the gardens and surrounding fields. The property sits on just over 0.4 acres and has a double detached garage and a further detached building.

Witham Office: 01376 517777

Tiptree Road, Great Braxted

£850,000

Located in the village of Great Braxted, a modern four bedroom detached home. Comprising of a welcoming entrance hall with a vaulted ceiling and open plan configuration. Consisting of a kitchen area with a breakfast bar, leading directly to the spacious dining area with the benefit of bi-folding doors, two sitting areas, two en-suites and bathroom. Externally to the rear, the property has a beautiful rear garden with a large patio area, hot tub and the remaining garden area is laid with artificial grass. To the front, there is a driveway and garage with an electric roller door.

Witham Office: 01376 517777

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Purcell Road, Witham

£650,000

Located on the Maltings Development is this impressive, detached property. The ground floor offers a welcoming entrance hall, utility room, lounge, a study and kitchen/dining area. There are two sets of staircases in the property, one from the study that leads to a large reception room, the other set leading to first floor landing. The first floor offers three bedrooms and bathroom with a large walk-in shower. The second floor comprises of a double bedrooms and bathroom. Externally, the property offers a well maintained garden, driveway parking and double garage.

Witham Office: 01376 517777

White Pillars, The Green

Guide Price £1,200,000

Prestigious Grade II Listed house overlooking Writtle Green, believed to date back to early-mid 1600's (chimney dated 1710), Georgian façade with bay windows, original sections are timber framed. The accommodation comprises, sitting room with fireplace, living/dining room, study, cloakroom and kitchen. To the first floor, four bedrooms, family bathroom, stairs to second floor with two double attic rooms. Externally, gates and driveway leading to enclosed garden with outside WC, large workshop, two spacious storerooms along with open shed. No onward chain.

Writtle Office: 01245 420880

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St Johns Road, Writtle

Guide Price £1,100,000

Extended six bedroom detached house located within close walking distance to Writtle Green, restaurants, pubs, amenities and regular bus service to Chelmsford City centre with mainline rail links to London Liverpool Street. The accommodation benefits from cloakroom, living room, study/playroom, kitchen/diner with French doors to garden, master bedroom with ensuite, second bedroom with ensuite, two further bedrooms and family bathroom. To the second floor, two bedrooms both with ensuites. No onward chain. EPC C

Writtle Office: 01245 420880

Chase House, Ongar Road

Guide Price £700,000

Prestigious character property located in the heart of Writtle, close to Writtle's Green, duck pond, historical church, restaurants, shops and amenities. The property offers versatile accommodation with the option of two study rooms. The accommodation comprises spacious entrance hall, lounge with fireplace, study, dining room, cloakroom, kitchen, porch to rear garden. To the first floor, four bedrooms with study area and bathroom suite. Externally, front, side and rear gardens and garage to rear. No onward chain. EPC E

Writtle Office: 01245 420880

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The benefits of buying a new build property Whether you have bought a new build before or you’re thinking about dipping your toe into the world of all things new, we take a look at the benefits of purchasing a brand new property.

An increasing number of people are now choosing to make new builds their homes as they are designed and built using the latest techniques, technologies and specifications.

Due to everything being brand new and with an often neutral interior, you save time and money decorating or changing things upon moving into your new home.

If you’ve been dreaming of a brand new kitchen, then look no further than a new build. There’ll be no need to rip things out and start again, an expense which you’re likely to face with older properties!

Furthermore, new build properties may be a better investment for you because, they are less likely to require the same level of maintenance that you would face with an older property. There are also various warranties to ensure this and provide peace of mind – including a 10-year build warranty.

New build homes are also the perfect option because of how energy efficient they are! They must adhere to the minimum standards for energy efficiency when they are built which means there is a great opportunity for you to save on your bills, should you decide to invest.

They are also often able to offer a smoother sale process. The developer of new build homes breaks the chain, which reduces the chance of the sale falling through. This can be an extremely stressful process, that many may be able to relate to – and new builds are a great solution to this problem!

To find out more about new developments currently marketed by the Beresfords Land & New Homes division get in touch - 01245 447938

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