Location has always been a vital factor when choosing a new home but if you're looking for a property that offers excellent amenities in an area that outperforms the wider market, then choosing a home close to a cathedral is the way to go according to research by estate agent Knight Frank[1]. The research showed that homes within a five kilometre radius of a cathedral boast excellent schools, transport links and high end amenities giving an instant boost on surrounding properties. With this in mind, savvy homebuyers are looking to Bellway's development, Aqua Verde at Channels, located just a  short drive from Chelmsford city centre and its cathedral, which was rated  number seven of the top cathedrals in the UK.

The collection of modern two, three, four and five bedroom homes at Aqua Verde lie close to all the amenities that Chelmsford has to offer, including the beautiful cathedral that is just a 10 minute drive from the development. Potential purchasers are now able to visit the development's beautiful new show home which offers a superb illustration of these stunning properties in the highly rated cathedral town.

Gemma Bannister, Divisional Sales Manager at Bellway Essex comments: “We expect a huge amount of interest in the show home which has been designed to illustrate how purchasers can enjoy the space and specification offered in their new Aqua Verde home. All the properties offer the winning combination of high quality design and craftsmanship but as we can see from recent research a location close to a Cathedral city that can also offer a great return on investment.”

The luxury show home which is one of the striking Victoria house types is a superb example of the quality and high specification of the properties at Aqua Verde. This striking three bedroom home features a vaulted roof and full height windows with generously sized open plan accommodation perfect for modern family life but with the additional feature of an appealing first floor terrace.

On the ground floor of this charming property lies a luxurious kitchen benefiting from soft close cabinetry with quality integrated appliances such as AEG oven, gas hob and fridge freezer. Leading off the kitchen is a light and spacious dual aspect living area with bi-fold doors to the garden. A modern cloakroom completes the accommodation on this floor.

Located on the first floor, the generously proportioned master bedroom boasts fitted wardrobes and an ensuite shower room whilst the further two bedrooms are well served by a modern family bathroom which, like the master en suite benefits from a modern white suite, ceramic tiling to walls and chrome heated towel rails. A fantastic feature of this floor is a generously sized terrace accessed via bedroom three which creates a relaxing area to enjoy the warmer weather. The property also benefits from a carport.

For those who love the great outdoors, the development is in a perfect location surrounded by a wealth of green spaces with 22 parks located across the city, and many quaint villages and historical buildings to be found across the area.

Chelmsford city centre is a short drive from Aqua Verde and offers a wealth of leisure opportunities. The quality of shopping is renowned, with two shopping centres – Meadows and High Chelmer – as well as a range of high street and independent boutiques. A regular market and a number of farmers markets are also held in the area whilst there is a diverse mix of restaurants, bars, traditional pubs, tea rooms and cafes as well as two theatres and a local Odeon cinema.

For families, a number of well-regarded schools are within easy reach of Aqua Verde. Little Waltham CE Primary School and Great Waltham CE Primary can be found in the neighbouring village. For older students, King Edward VI Grammar and Chelmsford County High School for Girls, two of the top performing schools in the country, are both less than 10 minutes' drive away.

With the new homes located just 10 minutes' drive from Chelmsford train station, from where frequent services into London Liverpool Street take around 35 minute, commuters are in a great position. Eastwards, trains to Colchester take as little as 20 minutes, Ipswich in 40 minutes and Norwich in less than 90 minutes. Channels is well located to benefit from the areas' excellent road network, with the A12 just eight minutes' drive, with links to the A120 for Stansted Airport and the M25 for travel in and around London.

The three bedroom Victoria house type is available from £419,995. Other properties start at £344,995 for a two bedroom home, £419,995 for a three bedroom home, £499,995 for a four bedroom home and £614,995 for a five bedroom home. For further information about these new homes, please call 01245 443060 or visit www.bellway.co.uk

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[1] http://uk.businessinsider.com/knight-frank-top-cathedral-cities-for-high-property-prices-2016-3