Epping Gate, in the charming old town of Loughton, Essex, offers young professionals the best of suburban and city living, without the city prices.
Located only a nine-minute walk away from Debden Station, residents at Epping Gate can commute to Liverpool Street Station in less than 35 minutes, and get more value for money than other popular commuter areas on the Central Line.
With one-bedroom apartments at Epping Gate starting at just £325,000, the development presents a cheaper option to the average flat in similar green belt commuter locations within 35 minutes of Liverpool Street or Bond Street, such as Chigwell* where an apartment costs 6.3% more (£346,250), Woodford Green 5% more (£342,000), Ealing 39% more (£484,667) and North Acton a staggering 41% more (£491,966).
The desirable development offers residents the best of both worlds. Located in leafy Zone 6, they can easily travel to central London via the Central Line, which connects commuters to Stratford in 22 minutes, Liverpool Street in 33, King’s Cross St Pancras in 39, and Oxford Circus in 42. Meanwhile, Epping Forest is less than 10-minutes’ drive away, offering residents an abundance of tranquil green space; with 5,900 acres of woodland, heaths and ponds, weekends with family, friends and dogs will be well-spent there.
Junakie, a 42-year old Public Policy Consultant, who purchased her one-bedroom flat at Epping Gate for £340,800 said she was drawn to Loughton by the numerous green spaces offered both by the development and the local area, as well as the many local shops and independent restaurants.
Junakie said: “I am new to Loughton, having previously lived with family in Leyton, in North East London, but I already love how peaceful and green the area is. The development itself is in a great position for me to get straight onto the M11 for easy access into London. I largely work from home, and my apartment offers me enough space to do this comfortably.
“I love how spacious it is, with the kitchen and bedroom very large for a one-bedroom apartment, allowing me to host friends and family easily. I also have an array of fantastic local shops on my doorstep, as well as access to a selection of popular chains in Loughton High Street.”
Epping Gate, ideal for first-time buyers and downsizers
There is currently a collection of one- and two-bedroom apartments available at Epping Gate, starting at £325,000 and £399,000 respectively.
June is a great time to buy at the development, with Fairview offering a fantastic incentive whereby buyers can have their deposits topped up by up to £25,000, and buyers can earn £5,000 by referring a friend. The Deposit Unlock scheme is also available at the development.
Buyers at Epping Gate benefit from purchasing a new-build property that needs no additional expense spent on energy-saving renovations. All the houses benefit from a minimum EPC rating of B, and many have air source heat pumps, allowing for additional savings on utility bills. Thanks to all of this, savings of up to £2,600 per year on energy bills can be had on properties at Epping Gate.
Fairview’s exciting new scheme, Save to Buy**, is also available at Epping Gate. Save to Buy allows first-time buyers to live in their new home with just a 1% deposit, while saving for their final deposit via fixed monthly payments.
