Takeley · Essex

TAKELEY · ESSEX

A prestigious development of 3 & 4 bedroom luxury homes in Takeley, Essex 2 Discover a great environment

Situated within a rural landscape adjacent to the village of Takeley and close to Great Dunmow and Bishop’s Stortford, Friar’s Place is an impressive development of just 25 three and four bedroom houses with a superb specification.

3 Embrace village life yet close to the city

Friar’s Place is perfectly situated in the picturesque village of Takeley in Essex. In the heart of a thriving community, with a new primary school and neighbourhood centre, Friar’s Place offers the best of both worlds – a great countryside retreat with rural walks, glorious open spaces and traditional village life, combined with access to superb transport links and within easy reach of the City in less than an hour.

On your doorstep, Takeley Village offers a selection of traditional shops, while Friar’s Place is ideally positioned between Great Dunmow and Bishop’s Stortford, which boast a wonderful mix of shops, restaurants, pubs and other amenities.

4 5 6 Explore The Great Outdoors

Friar’s Place offers the perfect living environment in a desirable village location steeped in history. Explore the most beautiful rural countryside virtually outside your door.

Hatfield Forest, owned by the National Trust, is just a mile away and features 1,049 acres of ancient woodland and pasture – it is the only remaining intact Royal Hunting Forest and dates from the times of the Norman kings.

7 8 With a vibrant and bustling town centre and a diverse blend of shops from traditional retailers, high street stores and brands, Bishop’s Stortford is a unique place to shop. Just across the county boundary in Hertfordshire, explore eclectic independent shops and boutiques and soak up the café lifestyle. Shop, eat and indulge at Jackson Square Shopping Centre, home to a variety of retail outlets including Argos, Next, Sainsbury’s and a library.

If your retail cravings are not fully satisfied in Bishop’s Stortford, journey just 30 minutes east to Freeport Braintree, a designer outlet with a plethora of discounted designer stores, homeware boutiques and places to eat.

There is a comprehensive range of sports and leisure facilities within easy Village living travelling distance including Grange Paddocks Leisure city style Centre, Great Hadham Country Club and Bishop’s Stortford Golf Club. If your sense of fun extends to more cultural pursuits, the Rhodes Arts Complex, a vibrant multipurpose arts and entertainment venue hosts a wide variety of live music and theatre, art exhibitions and workshops.

Just 30 minutes west of Bishop’s Stortford, pamper yourself at the stately Hanbury Manor Hotel & Country Club. Set in 200 acres of Hertfordshire countryside this Jacobean country house boasts an 18-hole PGA Championship golf course, fragrant walled gardens and a spa.

All distances and journey times are from Google Maps.

9 Delight in local living

As well as being perfectly located for leisurely shopping, Friar’s Place also benefits from picturesque open spaces, a tranquil village atmosphere, idyllic local amenities and a great selection of eateries and pubs to suit all tastes.

The Four Ashes, The Lion & Lamb and The Green Man are all close to Friar’s Place and offer everything you’d expect from a village pub, a friendly atmosphere, a welcome smile and great local ales and beers. Tantalise your taste buds, and enjoy homemade dishes from classic Sunday roasts with all the trimmings to pizza and fish and chips, to the more eclectic menus you’d expect from a gastropub.

Travel further afield into Great Dunmow or Bishop’s Stortford and you’ll be spoilt for choice with a plethora of restaurants, all serving delicious food.

Takeley is an ideal location to raise a family and the area is well served by a range of highly regarded state and independent schools. Takeley Primary School is in the village and there are a number of state secondary schools in the area, including Helena Romanes School in Dunmow and Bishop’s Stortford High School in Bishop’s Stortford. Independent schools near Friar’s Place include Felsted and Bishop’s Stortford College.

10 11 Well connected…

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Whether you need to commute The A120, which gives direct Whether you need to fly for for work or just want to enjoy all access to Bishop’s Stortford, business or a well-deserved the Capital has to offer, frequent Great Dunmow or Colchester, is holiday, Stansted Airport is 2 services from Stansted Airport, just a short journey (0.8 miles) miles away and offers flights just 2 miles away, and Stansted from Friar’s Place. The A120 also to a range of destinations Mountfitchet, just 6 miles away, links with the M11 to give direct within the United Kingdom, reach London Liverpool Street access to Cambridge, London Europe, USA and Mexico. For in under an hour. and the wider motorway network. international travel further

• Stansted Airport to London afield, Luton Airport is 40 miles Liverpool Street in 53 mins away, Heathrow Airport is 50 miles away and Gatwick Airport • Stansted Mountfitchet to is 60 miles away. Cambridge in 33 mins

• Stansted Mountfitchet to Birmingham New Street in 2hr 45mins

All distances are from Google Maps. All journey times are from nationalrail.co.uk

13 Development layout

Combining traditional architectural designs with the very best of modern construction techniques, Friar’s Place integrates both with the surrounding countryside and the existing built environment, offering the very best in modern living.

4 Bedroom Homes 3 Bedroom Homes

The Stebbing The Willow

The Hatfield The Fairstead

The Sampford

* Moat Housing Association

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Dunmow Road (B1256)

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Please note this site plan is not to scale and is intended for illustrative purposes only. All road and paving surfaces and landscaping are indicative and layouts are given as a guide only. Roof finishes may vary from the illustration. Please speak to the Sales Consultant for further details. 15 The Sampford The Fairstead The Willow The Hatfield The Stebbing * Moat Housing Association The Stebbing

Plots 25, 27, 28, 40 & 41 (Plots 40 & 41 are handed)

A superior four bedroom detached house featuring a large living room, separate dining room and an open plan kitchen/family area, with separate utility room. French doors lead onto the rear garden from the living room and the kitchen/family area. There are three double bedrooms, with an en suite to the master bedroom. This home benefits from a double garage.

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16 Living Room 5.79m x 3.78m 18’11” x 12’4” Dining Room 3.70m x 3.60m 12’1” x 11’9” Kitchen/Family Area 3.67m x 5.97m 12’0” x 19’6” Master Bedroom 5.79m x 3.86m 18’11” x 12’7” Bedroom 2 3.82m x 3.45m 12’6” x 11’3” Bedroom 3 3.74m x 3.19 12’3” x 10’5” Bedroom 4 3.74m x 2.70m 12’3” x 8’10” Total Internal Area 160.76 sq m 1730 sq ft

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All room sizes are approximate showing maximum dimensions which have been taken into the kitchen units. They are to finished measurements and are not intended for carpet sizes or items of furniture. Countryside operates a policy of continuous product development and all room layouts may be subject to minor modifications. Kitchen, bathroom and furniture layouts shown are indicative. Wardrobes are not included. The house illustration is a computer generated image and shows Plot 40, floor plans show Plot 28. Garage arrangements may differ and could be side by side or tandem arrangement. Please ask our Sales Consultants for detailed information regarding specific properties. 17 The Hatfield

Plots 1, 2, 29 & 39 (Plots 1, 29 & 39 are handed)

dotted line shows A stylish four bedroom detached home featuring large living and plot 29 garage position dining rooms. The kitchen/breakfast area boasts a separate utility room. French doors lead from the living room out onto the rear garden. This home has a double garage.

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18 Living Room 4.70m x 3.89m 15’5” x 12’9” Dining Room 3.59m x 3.28m 11’9” x 10’9” Kitchen 3.89m x 3.19m 12’9” x 10’5” Breakfast Area 3.43m x 2.52m 11’3” x 8’3” Master Bedroom 4.41m x 3.11m 14’5” x 10’2” Bedroom 2 3.98m x 2.84m 13’0” x 9’3” Bedroom 3 4.54m x 2.59m 14’10” x 8’5” dotted line shows Bedroom 4 2.70m x 2.57m 8’10” x 8’5” plot 29 garage position Total Internal Area 140.44 sq m 1511 sq ft

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All room sizes are approximate showing maximum dimensions which have been taken into the kitchen units. They are to finished measurements and are not intended for carpet sizes or items of furniture. Countryside operates a policy of continuous product development and all room layouts may be subject to minor modifications. Kitchen, bathroom and furniture layouts shown are indicative. Wardrobes are not included. The house illustration is a computer generated image and shows Plot 2, floor plans also show Plot 2. Garage arrangements may differ and could be side by side or tandem arrangement. *Windows may vary on some plots. Please ask our Sales Consultants for detailed information regarding specific properties. 19 The Willow

Plots 3, 4, 19, 20, 31-33, 36-38 (Plots 4, 20, 32 & 33 are handed)

A pretty detached or semi-detached three bedroom home featuring an open plan living/ dining area with plenty of natural light and French doors leading onto the rear garden. This home also boasts a spacious master bedroom with en suite.

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All room sizes are approximate showing maximum dimensions which have been taken into the kitchen units. They are to finished measurements and are not intended for carpet This window only sizes or items of furniture. Countryside operates a policy of continuous product development and all room layouts may be subject to minor modifications. Kitchen, bathroom and features on plot 37 furniture layouts shown are indicative. Wardrobes are not included. The house illustration is a computer generated image and shows Plots 19 & 20, floor plans show Plot 19. Please ask our Sales Consultants for detailed information regarding specific properties. 20 Living/Dining Area 7.79m x 5.08m 25’6” x 16’8” Kitchen 3.46m x 2.46m 11’4” x 8’0” Master Bedroom 5.88m 5.34m 19’3” x 17’6” Bedroom 2 4.19m x 2.79m 13’8” x 9’1” Bedroom 3 2.91m x 2.60m 9’6” x 8’6” Total Internal Area 121.38 sq m 1306 sq ft

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21 The Fairstead

Plots 17 & 23

An attractive three bedroom semi-detached house, designed with a light and airy open plan living/dining area and French doors leading onto the rear garden. This home also benefits from two good sized double bedrooms.

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All room sizes are approximate showing maximum dimensions which have been taken into the kitchen units. They are to finished measurements and are not intended for carpet This window only sizes or items of furniture. Countryside operates a policy of continuous product development and all room layouts may be subject to minor modifications. Kitchen, bathroom features on plot 23 and furniture layouts shown are indicative. Wardrobes are not included. The house illustration is a computer generated image and shows Plots 17 & 18 (Plot 17 on the left is The Fairstead), floor plans also show Plot 17. Please ask our Sales Consultants for detailed information regarding specific properties. 22 The Fairstead

Living/Dining Area 7.83m x 5.08m 25’8” x 16’8” Kitchen 3.11m x 2.38m 10’2” x 7’9” Master Bedroom 3.62m x 2.82m 11’10” x 9’3” Bedroom 2 4.41m x 2.82m 14’5” x 9’3” Bedroom 3 2.91m x 2.17m 9’6” x 7’1” Total Internal Area 97.14 sq m 1046 sq ft

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23 The sampford

Plots 18, 24, 26 & 30 (Plots 18 & 26 are handed)

An idyllic home with three bedrooms featuring an open plan living/dining area, with plenty of natural light and French doors opening onto the rear garden. This home also benefits from two good sized double bedrooms.

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24 Living/Dining Area 6.55m x 4.63m 21’5” x 15’2” Kitchen 3.48m x 2.81m 11’5” x 9’2” Master Bedroom 4.19m x 2.85m 13’8” x 9’4” Bedroom 2 3.86m x 2.85m 12’7” x 9’4” Bedroom 3 2.14m x 1.84m 7’0” x 6’0” Total Internal Area 94.45 sq m 1016.7 sq ft

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All room sizes are approximate showing maximum dimensions which have been taken into the kitchen units. They are to finished measurements and are not intended for carpet sizes or items of furniture. Countryside operates a policy of continuous product development and all room layouts may be subject to minor modifications. Kitchen, bathroom and furniture layouts shown are indicative. Wardrobes are not included. The house illustration is a computer generated image and shows Plot 26, floor plans show Plot 24. Please ask our Sales Consultants for detailed information regarding specific properties. 25 Inspired by design our specification

All the homes at Friar’s Place benefit from a superb internal specification, including sleek kitchens and bathrooms, to reflect modern living requirements and the attention to detail you’d expect from Countryside.

Kitchen Bathroom En suite • Contemporary fitted kitchen with • White bath with oak finish bath panel • White resin shower tray with fixed handleless oak base units, ivory gloss • White semi recessed basin set in oak head chrome shower wall and tall units and contrasting finish ountertopc • White semi recessed basin set in oak laminated worktops with upstand • White WC with concealed dual-flush finish ountertopc (stone worktops in 4 bedroom houses) cistern • White WC with concealed dual-flush • Stainless steel one and a half bowl sink • Chrome basin mixer tap and bath cistern with chrome mixer tap and drainer shower mixer tap with slider rail • Chrome basin mixer tap • Integrated single electric oven (double • Silver and clear glass bath screen • Silver and clear glass shower screen oven in 4 bedroom houses) • ??? tiled flooring with ??? wall tiles full • ??? tiled flooring with ??? wall tiles • Four ring ceramic hob with ivory glass height around bath • Shaver point splashback • Shaver point • White recessed dimmable • Recirculating telescopic extractor hood • White recessed dimmable downlighters • Fully integrated fridge/freezer, downlighters • Chrome heated towel radiator dishwasher and washing machine • Chrome heated towel radiator • ??? floor tiling • LED under-cupboard lighting • White recessed downlighters

26 Cloakroom Windows, doors & woodwork Exterior • White semi recessed basin set in oak • White UPVC windows • Front and rear external lights (rear finish ountertopc • Secured by Design front entrance door controlled by sensor) • Chrome basin mixer tap • Internal doors satin painted with satin • Water butt provided to rear garden • White WC with dual-flush cistern chrome ironmongery • Outside tap provided to rear garden • ??? wall tiles • Rotary dryer provided to rear garden • ??? tiled flooring Electrical with paved path • Power points and electrical fittings • Garage with up and over door Decoration conveniently positioned throughout • Landscaped front garden with shrub • Smooth finish ceilings painted with • TV and Sky+ points provided in living planting white emulsion room and bedroom 1 • Rear garden with concrete patio area • Walls painted in Natural Calico matt • BT points provided to hall, living room, and remainder turfed emulsion to all areas except kitchen/ bedroom 1 and bedroom 2 • Close boarded fencing between bathroom where vinyl silk emulsion • Pendant lighting to hall, living room properties will be used and bedrooms • Photovoltaic panels to roof • Skirtings and architraves painted satin white Central heating • Gas condensing boiler (located in garage or kitchen) • Radiators with thermostatic valves

Every care has been taken in the preparation of this brochure. The details contained therein are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as exactly describing any of the particular material illustrated or written by any order under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. This information does not constitute a contract, part of a contract or warranty. Countryside operates a programme of continuous product development. Features, internal and external, may vary from time to time and may differ from those shown in the brochure. Countryside reserves the right to amend specifications as necessary. All images shown are from previous Countryside developments. 27 * Help Help to Buy to Buy Makes your new home even more affordable!

Help to Buy* is a Government scheme that makes it easier to buy your brand new home. The Government will lend you up to 20% of the full purchase price, which is interest free for 5 years. You’ll only need 5% for your deposit! For more information, please visit the website www.helptobuy.org.uk

*5% deposit only applicable when using the Help to Buy scheme. Selected plots only. Please ask Sales Consultant for more details.

28 Why buy new?

Countryside creates quality, eco-friendly and sustainable homes in the best locations. We design our new homes for modern living with lower environmental impact and running costs, and low maintenance.

Energy efficient boiler and central Brand new fully fitted bathroom with heating system water-efficient features Double glazing 10 year NHBC guarantee Brand new fully fitted kitchen with 2 year customer care warranty integrated appliances

Replacing a previous owner’s idea of ‘interior design’ can be a costly and time-consuming process. Move into a brand new home from Countryside on the other hand, and you have the perfect blank canvas just waiting for you to make your home your own!

Buy a new home from Countryside and there’ll be no nasty surprises or extra maintenance costs waiting for you. Buy a second-hand home, and who knows what you could be faced with?

29 Y our environment

We have an excellent track record of building high quality new homes that are comfortable, highly energy and water efficient, and which aim to improve our customer’s quality of life. In choosing a new home from Countryside you are reducing your environmental footprint and saving money, which at this time of ever increasing utility costs is important.

Today the world’s attention is firmly placed on combating climate change. Around 25% of the UK’s carbon emissions are generated in homes and in Britain on average, £1 in every £3 spent on energy in older homes is wasted immediately. However, a new home from Countryside is on average 6.5 times more energy efficient than one built just 30 years ago.

30 The Code for Sustainable Homes

We are reducing our environmental impacts by measuring our schemes against the Government’s Code for Sustainable Homes (the Code). The Code for Sustainable Homes provides a comprehensive measure of the sustainability of individual new homes and developments. The Code ensures that new homes deliver measurable improvements in key areas such as carbon dioxide emissions and water use. Each development is rated from Code Level 1 through to zero carbon at Code Level 6.

Friar’s Place has been rated as Code Level 3.

31 About us

At Countryside, we believe that where we live matters. We’re passionate about creating places where people aspire to live, that deliver enduring value and where people feel a true sense of belonging.

All our developments and homes carry a signature style and character, designed to work for the way people live today with materials that reflect our commitment to quality. Our exacting standards and sustainable credentials combine to create places that will stand the test of time.

From the character of the homes we build to the planning of environments and the unique detailing of the landscape, our creative approach to place making creates places where people feel at home, providing a greater sense of belonging, spirit of neighbourhood and quality of life for everyone who lives in and around our developments.

We create places people love.

32 Customer care

The customer care team at Countryside is committed to providing you, our customers, with quality homes.

The whole team is working to achieve one common goal: to ensure that you are satisfied and happy with your new home from the moment that you make your reservation, to the day you move in and beyond. No matter who you are dealing with or what queries, questions or complaints you may have, you can be confident that our people and procedures will adhere to the terms of our Charter and the ‘Consumer Code for Home Builders’. Copies of the ‘Consumer Code for Home Builders’ are available from our sales offices and via the Countryside website; a copy (also identifying where further guidance can be found) will always be provided to you upon reservation.

Our customer care begins at the outset, with our trained Sales Consultants who offer guidance on the legal process involved in buying a home and help with arranging mortgage finance through independent financial consultants.

Every home at Friar’s Place carries our commitment to quality and improvement. You have the added assurance of every home carrying the NHBC Warranty (Buildmark) against structural defects for a ten-year period following the date of legal completion.

Each property is quality checked and commissioned by our dedicated customer care team before handover to its new owner.

Each new owner will be invited to meet the Countryside team prior to occupation with a member of the customer service team.

33 Finding Us LONDON STANSTED From London & The South

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