Description
The Thatchams at Priors Green
The Thatchams combines the comforts of a contemporary new home with the benefits of village life but close to the conveniences of modern everyday living. A wide range of traditionally designed two, three, four and five bedroom houses all with superb contemporary interiors and stylish living space make The Thatchams a place you will love to come home to.
Created by multi-award winning developer, Countryside Properties PLC, The Thatchams is perfectly situated within the rural environment and picturesque village of Priors Green. This exceptional community of distinctive brand new homes is ideally located for both local and international transport links, with the M11 and Stansted Airport both nearby.
Countryside Properties’ unrivalled reputation for design excellence is evident throughout. Varied external finishes of classic red brick and coloured renders emphasise the individuality of this growing community, where extensive landscaping borders the developments creating mature and well established setting.
Little Canfield and the Surrounding Area
Nestled within the rural landscape of Little Canfield, adjacent to Takeley and close to Bishop's Stortford, the rewards of living at The Thatchams are evident from the start. Achieving that delicate balance between work and leisure is made that much easier with London, Cambridge and other key towns accessible via the M11, M25 and A120. The rail network connects with London Liverpool Street in just 45 minutes, and Stansted Airport is easily accessible for international travel.
Nearby lies the old market town of Great Dunmow and the medieval village of Thaxted which is considered to be the jewel in the crown of Essex. Both are home to a wide variety of historic buildings, independent shops, restaurants and pubs.
The Thatchams at Priors Green…..the perfect balance of town and country.
Leisure facilities
There's a wealth of footpaths and cycleways close to Priors Green that lead to pretty villages and quaint country pubs. Just over 2 miles away is Hatfield Forest, with 1,000 acres of woodland and two ornamental lakes.
Local shopping
The town of Bishop's Stortford is only a short drive away with traditional street markets held on Thursdays and Saturdays, and a wide variety of shops including Marks and Spencer, Waitrose, Next and Laura Ashley. Eating out and entertainment are equally catered for with restaurants, cafes and pubs to suit every taste and occasion. Keep fit at the Leisure Centre and The Lakeside Superbowl, or relax and take in the latest film releases at Empire Cinema.
Nearest schools:
- Takeley Primary School (0.9 miles)
- The Christian School (Takeley) - Primary (1.2 miles)
- Great Dunmow Primary School (2.6 miles)
Transport links
Connections
Achieving that delicate balance between work and leisure is made that much easier with London, Cambridge and other key towns accessible via the M11, M25 and A120. The rail network connects with London Liverpool Street in just 45 minutes, and Stansted Airport is easily accessible for international travel.
Bus Service
Priors Green is on the bus route from Stansted Airport. For details of bus service timetables and route from Priors Green to Stansted Airport and other locations visit http://www.firstgroup.com
Nearest stations:
Driving directions
Directions
From London or the South
Leave the M11 at junction 8a for the A120 towards Colchester and Stansted Airport. Take the exit off the A120 signposted 'Great Dunmow, Thaxted and Takeley'. At the first roundabout take the second exit and then at the second roundabout take the first exit, signposted Takeley. Continue along this road for approximately 2 miles and Priors Green will be on your right.
From Cambridge or the North
Leave the M11 at junction 8. At the first roundabout take the first exit for the A120 towards Colchester and Stansted Airport. At the second roundabout take the third exit for the A120. Travel along past the Stansted Airport exit for another 2.5 miles, taking the next exit signposted 'Great Dunmow, Thaxted and Takeley'. At the first roundabout take the second exit, at the second roundabout take the first exit, signposted Takeley. Continue along this road for approximately 2 miles and Priors Green will be on your right.
Opening hours
-Opening Times-
Thursday-Monday 10am-5pm
The Thatchams
Garage Plots 1&2
Burgattes Road
Priors Green
Dunmow Road
Takeley
Essex
CM6 1HA
Please call 0843 103 3190 or visit www.thatchams.com for more details.
Call directly
Tel: 01279 276063
Site plan
About Countryside Properties
Countryside Properties has been established for more than 50 years and is a responsible developer of new homes and communities. We are also specialists in regeneration. Our vision is to create outstanding new homes in excellent locations for people to enjoy, now and in the future.
We have a proven track record in creating high quality homes and places that our customers enjoy and which stand the test of time. In recognition, we hold more CABE Building for Life Standards than any other privately owned developer. Indeed, we were the first housing developer to receive the most highly prized architectural award of the RIBA Stirling Prize.
Individual design solutions
Our individual design solutions integrate with and enhance the surrounding natural and built environment to create places of distinctive character. We deliver imaginative design solutions for every new home and development we build. Such good design helps to create a community, improves safety and security, and enhances our customer’s quality of life.
The Countryside Properties name is a byword for design excellence, much sought after by discerning homebuyers seeking a higher quality of life.
For further information visit http://www.countryside-properties.com/outstanding-new-homes.
Industry affiliations
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