Award-winning housebuilder Inland Homes launches the second phase of its’ hugely successful Templar Green development. This premium new collection provides a selection of spacious three- and four-bedroom homes set at the heart of the rolling Essex countryside.
Located in the quaint village of Cressing, known for its medieval barns and for being the first British settlement of the Knights Templar, Templar Green offers residents the tranquillity of country living and small-town village charm, without compromising on easy access to transport connections and amenities. Blending quaint village life with the convenience of a more urban setting, due to being located just four miles south of the larger town of Braintree, this second phase of homes at Templar Green meets all the demands of modern living.
Recent Zoopla Housebuilder Insights have recorded that outdoor space is a priority for 80% of homebuyers, with families prioritising this factor more highly than other demographics.[1] Essex is home to an abundance of green parklands ideal for family leisure, 44 of which have been awarded a prestigious Green Flag Award. The Green Flag Award Scheme managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, recognises the very best green spaces across the country. Great Notley Country Park, located just 4.2 miles from Inland Homes’ latest launch of new homes at Templar Green boasts Green Flag status, providing residents with easy access to one of the best green parkland spaces the UK has to offer.
Homes at Templar Green give the environment centre stage, with residents benefitting from ample green space, a village green, children’s play areas and a community orchard on their doorstep.
A stunning example of the properties on offer in this second launch is The Lavendon, a 4-bedroom family home boasting circa 1,560 sq. ft. Spanning three floors, this generously sized property provides abundant living space, and is ideal for those planning to work from home or looking forward to entertaining guests.
At the heart of this home is a contemporary, open plan kitchen/dining/family area that occupies over half of the property’s ground floor. The handleless kitchen benefits from integrated fridge/freezer, oven, combi-microwave and dishwasher facilities, and is completed with low-energy LED downlights for an elegant and energy efficient finish.
Allowing for maximum comfort and seamless flow between spaces, the open-plan dining and living area is the perfect place to bring family and friends together. This space opens up through French doors onto a private patio and turfed garden area which is ideal for enjoying the summer months outdoors. A separate living room is the perfect space to relax as a family. The spacious ground floor also features underfloor heating for a touch of luxury, and convenience is maximised by a WC and utility room equipped with both a washing machine and tumble dryer.
Located on the top floor of the property, the bedroom suite boasts a large dressing room and shower room. The second bedroom with its ensuite also takes advantage of this scenic outlook. Bedrooms three and four offer residents plenty of possibilities; these flexible bedroom spaces can be converted to suit buyers’ individual needs, and can be transformed into guest rooms, nurseries for little ones or home working spaces as residents see fit.
Encircled by the timeless Essex countryside, close to 100 acres of Green Flag awarded Great Notley Country Park, and neighbouring the quaint village of Cressing, residents of Templar Green can get back to nature and enjoy the best of country living. With walking trails, and cycling paths criss-crossing the area, and nearby lakes and wildflower meadows to enjoy, there are plenty of ways to take advantage of this picturesque setting.
Yet country living does not mean isolation, as Templar Green conveniently sits a mere ten-minute drive from the vibrant town of Braintree. Host to a wide variety of options for shopping, leisure, and dining, with high street giants such as New Look, Boots, Costa Coffee and Bill’s, Braintree offering residents all they need for a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Residents can enjoy the serenity of a rural lifestyle yet have all the convenience of Freeport shopping centre, Braintree Village.
Mixing the traditional with the contemporary, Braintree is a cultural and historical hotspot; residents will have plenty to explore, with an eclectic range of exhibitions on offer at the Braintree Museum and an enviable offering of locally produced food, drink, and crafts at its renowned street market. Residents will also benefit from a charming selection of independent shops and boutiques in Braintree and its neighbouring market towns and villages, along with a range of cafes, tea rooms and farmers markets.
For families with children in search of high-quality education, the surrounding area does not disappoint. Cressing Primary School is just an eight-minute walk from the development, and Hunter Academy Secondary School sits a convenient thirteen-minute bus ride away, with both holding OFSTED ratings of ‘Good’. For further education, Braintree Sixth Form is an eight-minute drive away.
While Templar Green provides the perfect environment for working from home, it is also conveniently placed those looking to commute. Direct rail services run from the nearby Cressing station to London Liverpool Street, where commuters can connect with a variety of tube lines and buses. Also easily accessed by train are the neighbouring towns of Colchester (32 minutes) and Chelmsford (20 minutes), while the M11 and M25 can be reached by car within 25 and 35 minutes respectively, to take residents to Cambridge, London and beyond.
