Home-buyer demand in the UK has picked up for the first time in seven months, according to new data from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)[1]. The research emphasises that the UK does not have the supply of homes required to meet the demand of aspiring homeowners. To help rectify this, Ashberry Homes is launching Elizabeth Gardens in Rochford, Essex, offering a selection of two, three, four, and five-bedroom homes, catering to a wide range of potential homeowners who are attracted to the bustling town.

The stunning collection of homes at Elizabeth Gardens are completed to the highest of standards, boasting superior specification, spacious rooms, and modern fittings. The development benefits from a semi-rural setting, located in the picturesque countryside of Essex, yet also within easy reach of the amenities in Rochford.

The development is located within a leafy location, just half a mile from the town centre, while also situated just five miles from the popular coastal resort of Southend-on-Sea, offering residents the best of both worlds. Rochford itself is surrounded by acres of managed green space, including the idyllic Cherry Orchard Country Park in the Roach Valley, encompassing lush grassland and flourishing woodland. Elizabeth Gardens further benefits from an impressive range of local amenities which include traditional pubs, fine dining at award-winning restaurants, various sports clubs, and a leisure centre; plenty to keep adults and children entertained.

The area is home to a number of with well-regarded primary and secondary schools in Rochford, Southend, and the surrounding villages, notably Rochford Primary and Nursey School, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Hawkwell, The King Redmunds School, and Greensward Academy. For older pupils, the area offers Southend High School for Girls, Southend High School for Boys, Westcliff High School for Boys Academy and Westcliff High School for Girls which are all located approximately 10 minutes' drive from home. 

The town's rural charm also presents residents with plenty of opportunities for outdoor pursuits. Southend's beaches offer a family fun day out, particularly with a seaside attraction such as Adventure Island, offering a funfair and amusement park, and Sea Life Adventure Aquarium, featuring an array of marine animals from across the world.

Shoppers will be in their element at Elizabeth Gardens, where a range of small boutiques and independents can be found in Rochford town centre, while Southend is home to two shopping centres boasting a variety of well-known retail stores. Rochford's farmers' market is held once a month, and Southend market takes place every Thursday, with the farmer's market taking place twice a month. Bordering Rochford, Leigh-one-Sea, Rayleigh, and Hadleigh also offer regular farmers' markets.

For residents looking to commute, Rochford Railway Station is only a 10-minute walk from home, with regular services to London Liverpool Street with a journey time of approximately 50 minutes, stopping at Southend Airport and Stratford in East London. The major roads in the area include the A127, which intersects with the A12 and M25 providing a connection into London, and the A13 from Shoeburyness also into London city. Jet setters can reach Southend Airport in less than five minutes by train, with flights operating to many cities in Europe.

The homes at Elizabeth Gardens launch on 29th October. Prices start at £284,995 for a two-bedroom house. For further information, call 01245 254 589 or visit www.ashberryhomes.co.uk

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[1] http://www.rics.org/Global/9._WEB_%20September_2016_RICS_UK_Residential_Market_Survey_tp.pdf