A recent study has discovered that eight million households lack access to green spaces despite the benefits to health and wellbeing that they provide.[1] Stonebond’s brand new development, Woodbanks in Takeley, Essex, includes 11 acres of open space, placing nature and greenery on residents’ doorsteps. The show area at this development has just opened its doors and is set to attract a range of buyers with its well-connected location and spacious homes designed for modern living.
Woodbanks comprises 110 high specification three-bedroom bungalows, and three and four bedroom homes, ideal for families, upsizers and rightsizers. Each home’s exterior reflects notes of local architecture, allowing the properties to blend seamlessly into neighbouring communities. Energy-efficiency is at the centre of designs with carefully chosen materials to maximise insulation and an electric car charging point to every home. As well as the striking, sustainable homes available, the development will also feature new bird watching areas, dog walking routes and outdoor play areas across the site’s outstanding open space.
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Annette Cole, Sales and Marketing Director at Stonebond comments: “We are delighted to have recently launched Woodbanks and have already seen an impressive degree of interest in the available homes. The development is designed to have nature at its centre and the 11 acres of green space will be optimised by planting over 200 new trees. Sustainability is always at the core of our developments and this new woodland area, as well as our energy-efficient homes, reflect this. Takeley is exceptionally well placed, providing the ideal combination of modern conveniences and great transport links, without losing the scenic landscape.”
The quaint village of Takeley has a traditional, rural feel with a 13th century parish church, sports field, local pub and active community centre. The development is a 20 minute walk or three minute drive to the entrance of the National Trust’s Hatfield Forest; a 403 hectare biological site with a nature reserve, conservation centre and viewpoints across the lake. The Gardens of Easton Lodge, Great Canfield Park and Dunmow Park are also nearby so residents are never far from a beautiful outdoor escape to enjoy.
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Takeley is set in the Uttlesford district of Essex, with Bishop’s Stortford to the West and Great Dunmow to the East, both of which offer a plethora of amenities. Bishop’s Stortford, a 15 minute drive from Woodbanks, is a bustling centre with a Waitrose, Aldi and Sainsbury’s, a cinema complex, renowned golf club and Jubilee Square Shopping centre where favourite clothing brands, restaurants and cafes can be found. Bishop’s Stortford also benefits from Herts and Essex Sports Centre; a great sporting facility with an Astroturf, sports hall, boutique gym, social space and six outdoor courts. Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre also offers an indoor swimming pool, fitness classes and gym, adding to the abundance of family-friendly options in the vicinity.
Great Dunmow is under a 10 minute drive and benefits from a Tesco superstore, various family-run restaurants and pubs, and Talliston House and Gardens which is a fascinating attraction filled with local history and eclectic design.
Families are perfectly placed at Woodbanks with a wide selection of education options for all ages. The Christian School, Roseacres Primary School and Takeley Primary School are all located within the village and are all Ofsted rated Good. For older children, there are multiple choices, primarily Birchwood High School in Birchanger or Helena Roames in Great Dunmow which offers primary, secondary and sixth form education.
Woodbanks is ideally positioned for those commuting or for trips into London, Essex and beyond. Bishop’s Stortford is the closest main train station providing links to London St Pancras in under an hour. The development is also close to the A120 which connects to the M11 and onto the M25 for swift journeys around the southeast. Finally, London Stanstead Airport is within easy reach for international travel.
Prices at Woodbanks start from £520,000 for a three-bedroom bungalow. For more information, visit https://www.stonebondproperties.com/development/parsonage-road-takeley/
