With a rich heritage, excellent transport links, and gorgeous green spaces, Colchester has a lot to offer prospective homebuyers. Located in the heart of the city, Peabody's stunning collection of Shared Ownership homes at Abbey Corner could not be better suited for those looking to enjoy everything Colchester has to offer. With homes at Abbey Corner proving to be incredibly popular, Peabody is showcasing the six remaining homes at an Open Home event on Saturday the 10th of June.    

The Open Home event invites prospective homebuyers to explore the contemporary interiors, gorgeous green spaces, and the wider community, whilst the friendly sales team will be on hand to answer any questions about the homes and the Shared Ownership scheme. Providing further affordability for buyers at Abbey Corner, Peabody is offering buyers a £2,000 John Lewis voucher if reserving on the day*. 

Andrew Peglau, Assistant Director of Marketing, Brand & PR at Peabody comments: “Providing an unmissable opportunity for homebuyers in Colchester, our final range of homes at Abbey Corner is perfectly positioned to capture everything the city has to offer. Showcasing the impressive specification on offer, our Open Home event will allow prospective homebuyers to view the homes for themselves and discover more about the home buying process. With an exclusive opportunity to receive a £2,000 voucher for those reserving at the event, ideal for personalising the space and buying homeware essentials, we urge interested parties to register their interest in attending as soon as possible.”

The varied layouts and spacious interiors of each home combined with the scenic private and communal green spaces ensure the appeal of Abbey Corner to a range of buyers including young families and first-time buyers. Properties feature light-filled, open-plan kitchen/ dining areas complete with grey handless units and a variety of Zanussi integrated appliances. Bathrooms juxtapose dark anthracite ceramic floor tiles with sleek, white sanitaryware, with select homes also benefiting from the added luxury of an en-suite to the primary bedroom. Creating a peaceful sanctuary, bedrooms are complete with soft pile carpet in, allowing movers to immediately make themselves at home.

Green space is abundant both within and surrounding Abbey Corner. In addition to private and secure gardens to each home, the development features communal landscaped gardens and outdoor children's play areas. For more to enjoy, Castle Park is just a mile away on foot and hosts a crazy golf course, scenic riverside walks, and an impressive Norman castle.

Colchester is bustling with boutique cafes, popular shops and a thriving arts and culture scene. Mercury Theatre and Firstsite Art Gallery capture the latest and greatest in theatre, cinema and art, with varied programmes of events throughout the year. For weekend shopping trips, Lion Walk Shopping Centre is just a short walk away. Alongside high street shops, the recently refurbished Red Lion Yard is home to the Grade I listed Red Lion Hotel and a range of independent stores. Young families can also benefit from a range of excellent schools locally, including Hamilton Primary School which is a 4-minute walk away and rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.

Colchester offers fantastic transport links, whether looking to explore Essex, commute to London, or travel further afield. Sustainability has been carefully considered in the design of the development, with cycle storage units located in the shed of each home and a network of off-road cycle paths surrounding the development for easy links around the city. For commuters, Colchester Town Station is a 17-minute walk away, providing links to Stratford and London Liverpool Street in a little over an hour. Drivers are also well served by easy access to the A12 and the M25.

Prices at Abbey Corner start from £95,000 for a 25% share of a two-bedroom home with a full market value of £380,000 and from £106,250 for a 25% share of a three-bedroom home with a full market value of £425,000. Buyers the reserve a property at Abbey Corner during the Open Home event will be eligible to receive a £2,000 John Lewis voucher (terms and conditions apply). For more information about Abbey Corner, please visit: https://www.peabodynewhomes.co.uk/developments/abbey-corner/

*£2,000 John Lewis voucher is only applicable on plots reserved on or before 16 June 2023 and complete within 45 days of reservation date. Voucher will be offered upon completion, please speak to your sales executive for further information. Additional T&Cs may apply.

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About Peabody

160 years after it was established, Peabody is one of the oldest and largest not-for-profit housing associations in the UK. Following a merger with Catalyst Housing in April 2022, The Peabody Group is responsible for over 104,000 homes and 220,000 residents across London and the Home Counties.

Our mission is to help people flourish.

We are relentlessly committed to creating great places and building sustainable, high-quality new homes that stand the test of time. With significant development, placemaking and regeneration expertise, we provide top-quality new homes and invest in communities for the long-term.

Founded by the American financier and philanthropist George Peabody in 1862, we continue to invest in our homes and communities, designing inclusive neighbourhoods that support wellbeing. We invest around £11m each year through our Community Foundation, to support people to be healthier, wealthier and happier. We aim to make a positive impact on climate change for our residents, communities and the environment, with an ambition to achieve net zero carbon in our new and existing homes by 2050.

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