Office for National Statistics data show that 210,320 new dwellings were completed in the UK in the year to March 2023, 174,600 of them in England.[1] In the county of Essex, demand for new homes is certainly alive and well, according to Inland Homes, which is enjoying fantastic sales success at its Templar Green development in the picturesque village of Cressing. Many of the homes are tempting families away from London with their delightful combination of affordability and countryside serenity.
Templar Green is a boutique collection of two-, three- and four-bedroom family homes in a peaceful residential area bursting with village charm and surrounded by abundant greenery. The development is proud to offer a home to suit every type of homebuyer, with the site already attracting a wide range of purchasers, from first-time buyers, to growing families, single divorcees and downsizers looking for a smaller abode. The latest house type to launch – the four-bedroom Lavendon – makes the most of the countryside views while providing 1,500 sq ft of space spread over three storeys. The homes will be ready in time for buyers to move into by Christmas.
Vicki Noon, Sales and Marketing Director at Inland Homes, comments: “We can’t promise buyers a white Christmas, but they can certainly enjoy a green one thanks to the lovely views of the surrounding greenery provided by The Lavendon. Homes at Templar Green are already proving popular, with 10 reservations during our launch weekend and strong, sustained interest ever since. We are delighted to now present The Lavendon to families looking for space, comfort and contemporary design.”
Many of those relocating from London to Essex will be delighted at how much they can get for their money. According to Zoopla, the average sold price for a detached home in London over the last 12 months was £1,294,993.[2] At Templar Green, The Lavendon costs less than half that, with prices starting from £560,000. The cost of living in Essex is also far lower. Based on Numbeo’s figures, consumer prices in London are 34.8% higher than in Colchester, for example, while grocery prices in the capital are 25.9% higher.[3]
At The Lavendon, families can enjoy having the space to spread out. The ground floor is home to an expansive kitchen/dining/living room that opens out onto the larger-than-average garden for family time and socialising, while a separate living room at the front of the property provides an oasis of calm. The first floor is home to three good-sized bedrooms – one with en-suite shower room – and a family bathroom. The top floor houses an impressive main bedroom complete with en-suite shower room and spacious dressing room.
The home exudes contemporary style throughout. The kitchen features sleek, handleless units and integrated appliances, including a combi microware, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and stainless steel oven with multiflow technology and hydroclean functionality. Bedrooms feel calm and serene, with plush carpets and warm lighting. Bathrooms feature Quartz vanity units and modern white suites. The overall all vibe is one of welcoming elegance – ideal for family living and with plenty of space for relaxing, connecting, working from home, enjoying quiet time and more.
Space is a consistent theme across Templar Green. More than 50% of the development is public space, including an orchard, two playparks, a feature pond, a village green, woodland and open green space for families to enjoy.
Templar Green is ideally located for commuters, with Cressing station a three-minute drive away and London Liverpool Street just 55 minutes from there. Chelmsford and Colchester are 20 and 32 minutes away by train respectively. The M11 and Stansted Airport are both 20 minutes from Templar Green by car and the M25 is 45 minutes away. Closer to home, Braintree is a ten-minute drive away, with its wealth of shops, restaurants and leisure venues, while locally both Cressing Primary School and Neil Hunter Academy Secondary School have been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Homebuyers keen to find out more about life at Templar Green will have an opportunity to visit the homes while under construction at a number of mini events running throughout the months of October and November. The first event will take place during the w/c 2nd October.
Buyers with an existing property to sell can take advantage of Inland Homes Assisted Move service, which has been designed to take the stress out of moving. Inland Homes will take care of selling the existing property, appointing an estate agent to market it and even paying the agent’s fees on completion of the purchase of the new Inland Homes property.
Prices at Templar Green start from £370,000, with The Lavendon priced from £550,000. For further information or to register your interest, please call Templar Green on 01376 755154, email [email protected] or visit www.inlandhomes.co.uk/developments/templar-green.
