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Rivenhall Park Brochure Rivenhall Park Witham A collection of 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes ‘ A reputation built on solid foundations Bellway has been building exceptional the local area. Each year, Bellway commits quality new homes throughout the UK to supporting education initiatives, providing for over 70 years, creating outstanding transport and highways improvements, properties in desirable locations. healthcare facilities and preserving - as well as creating - open spaces for everyone to enjoy. During this time, Bellway has earned a strong reputation for high standards of design, build Our high standards are reflected in our quality and customer service. From the dedication to customer service and we believe location of the site, to the design of the home, that the process of buying and owning to the materials selected, we ensure that our a Bellway home is a pleasurable and impeccable attention to detail is at the straightforward one. Having the knowledge, forefront of our build process. support and advice from a committed Bellway team member will ensure your We create developments which foster strong home-buying experience is seamless and communities and integrate seamlessly with rewarding, at every step of the way. There is a home for everyone These sumptuous houses are Settle at Rivenhall Park, an exquisite wonderfully complemented by new development lovingly their outstanding location in one in leafy created by master housebuilder of Essex’s most popular towns. Bellway, and the residences Witham boasts a fine selection range between two and five of convenient amenities, plus Witham bedrooms. Careful consideration excellent transport links to has been given to creating London and beyond. properties that are designed and finished to the highest Find your place at Rivenhall possible standards to stand Park, a new community of the test of time. which you can be proud. A fantastic quality of life could be yours With a rich history spanning many centuries, Witham is also home to the Newlands the vibrant town of Witham continues to be Shopping Centre, with an independent a welcoming locale with a fantastic sense pet shop and jewellers under its umbrella of community. amongst other outlets. For retail therapy on a larger scale, the neighbouring City of Convenient amenities abound close to Chelmsford boasts a huge selection of stores Rivenhall Park, such as a range of GP surgeries, including a flagship John Lewis at the new dental practices, vets and banks, along with a Bond Street development. What is more, post office and a library. You will benefit from designer items can be snapped up at Freeport a great choice of restaurants and pubs in town, Braintree Outlet Village, with Hollister, French from Hold the Anchovies for pizza and pasta to Connection and Radley amongst the high the Old Pottery Kiln for a hearty Sunday roast. end brands on offer. The village also has a multi-screen cinema, bowling and an abundance of popular restaurants. For a fascinating taste of local history, pay a visit to Cressing Temple Barns, a Grade I-listed, 13th Century Templar building, where you will find a tea room and beautiful gardens to explore, all for free. Within moments of the development is Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre which boasts a challenging 18-hole course and a driving range where you can practice your swing. A short distance away is Benton Hall Golf and Country Club which also has a gym, spa and swimming pool. Elsewhere, there are swim and gym facilities at Witham Leisure Centre. When it comes to education, Rivenhall Park is served by a number of primary schools including Templars and Elm Hall, while older pupils can attend New Rickstones Academy. Witham Railway Station is four minutes’ drive or 16 minutes’ walk away, taking you to London Liverpool Street in as little as 44 minutes. The A12 is just six minutes by car, offering links to the M25 in around half an hour. When travelling abroad for business or pleasure, Stansted Airport can be reached in 25 minutes. A 25-minute drive takes you into the centre of bustling Chelmsford, whose attractions include its Civic Theatre, Odeon Cinema and 11th Century Anglican cathedral. Discover a range of house styles with 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedrooms. Each home at Rivenhall Park is finished to our exacting standards. Computer generated image. Make your new home as individual as you are Your home, your choice Every Bellway home comes with high quality fittings as standard, but to add that personal touch you can also choose to upgrade from our range of options to make sure your new home feels distinctly different. Most important of all, because we recognise that you want your new home to reflect your personal taste from day one, we will make sure that all your Additions choices are expertly fitted and finished by the time you move in. Choose from our range of Additions options covering: Kitchens: Plumbing: ~ Integrated or freestanding ~ Heated towel rail washer/dryer ~ Integrated fridge/freezer Security: ~ Integrated or freestanding ~ Intruder alarms dishwasher ~ Integrated or freestanding Electrical: washing machine ~ Additional sockets ~ Silestone worksurfaces ~ Chrome sockets ~ Double oven ~ Chrome switches ~ Upgrade hob ~ Under-unit lighting ~ Shaver socket Flooring: ~ BT and TV points ~ Choose from carpets or Spacia Miscellaneous: Tiling: ~ Landscaped gardens ~ Wardrobes ~ Full and half height tiling ~ Comprehensive upgrade options Although we make every effort to ensure that as many Additions choices as possible are available to you, not every development offers all the range shown. Please be aware that orders can only be accepted up to certain stages of the construction process. Therefore we recommend that you consult our Sales Advisor. Making your move easier Buy with just 5% deposit with Help to Buy Help to Buy is backed by the Government and aimed at helping you purchase your first home. The scheme is open to first time buyers and there are regional price caps on the value of the property you are able to purchase with Help to Buy, please talk to one of our Sales Advisors for the regional details in your area. To use the scheme, you will need at least a 5% deposit. You may then be eligible to receive an interest free equity loan from the Government of 20% of the value of your new home, which means that you only need to secure a 75% mortgage. Sell your home quicker with no estate agent fees Express Mover is a great solution if you’ve found an ideal Bellway home but have not yet sold your current property. Our Intermediate Management Agent will work with a local estate agent to market your home at an agreed price, and we will pay the estate agent fees for you. You could soon be moving into your new dream home, start your journey with us today. Help to Buy cannot be used in conjunction with other schemes. The equity loan must be repaid after 25 years, or earlier if you sell your property and is interest free for the first 5 years. From year 6 a fee of 1.75% is payable on the equity loan, which rises annually by RPI plus 1%. Help to Buy is subject to eligibility and may not be available on this development. Express Mover is available on selected developments and plots only, subject to status and availability. Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers. Reservations can only be taken on homes released for sale once you achieve a sale on your own home, plots cannot be held whilst you are on the Express Mover scheme. Customer Care From the first day you visit one of our sales it has always been our intention to minimise centres to the day you move in, we aim to inconvenience and resolve any outstanding provide a level of service and after-sales care issues at the earliest opportunity. that is second to none. In managing this process we have after sales Each home is quality checked by our site support that is specifically tasked to respond managers and sales advisors, after which, we to all customer enquiries. invite our customers to a pre-occupation visit. These personalised visits provide a valuable We have a 24 hour emergency helpline and opportunity for homeowners to understand provide a comprehensive information pack the various running aspects of their new that details the working aspects of a new home. On the move-in day our site and sales home. A 10 year NHBC warranty provides personnel will be there to ensure that the further peace of mind. move-in is achieved as smoothly as possible. We are confident that our approach to Providing high levels of customer care and building and selling new homes coupled building quality homes is our main priority. with our Customer Care programme will However, we are aware that errors do provide you with many years of enjoyment sometimes occur and where this happens, in your new home. Please note that while every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information provided within this brochure, particulars regarding local amenities and their proximity should be considered as general guidance only. Computer generated images are shown for illustrative purposes only. The identification of schools and other educational establishments is intended to illustrate the relationship to the development only and does not represent a guarantee of eligibility or admission. Journey times are representative of journeys made by car unless stated otherwise and may vary according to travel conditions and time of day. Sources: Google, The AA, National Rail and, where relevant, Transport for London. The particulars in this brochure are for illustration only. We operate a policy of continuous improvement and individual features such as kitchen and bathroom layouts, doors, windows, garages and elevational treatments may vary from time to time.
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