Shorter commutes improve a person's lifestyle both at work and at home, and living close to a workplace can increase levels of job satisfaction. This is according to a study by the University of the West of England, which reports that every extra minute of commuting reduces an employee's satisfaction with their work and home life, and has a negative impact on mental health [1]. Maximising the benefits of a quick and stress-free commute is Bellway's development at Dunton Fields in Laindon, Essex.  From here, residents can reach the City in 30 minutes by train.

The popular collection of homes comprises one and two-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom coach houses and two, three, four and five-bedroom houses, ideal for first-time buyers, professionals and families. The properties include open-plan living spaces, integrated kitchen appliances, en suites, balconies and fitted wardrobes and houses will also have a rear garden.

Annette Hurst, Sales and Marketing Director at Bellway Essex comments: “As average commuting times continue to rise, homes with quick journeys into London can really improve a person's day to day life. Only 30 miles from the buzzing capital, Dunton Fields has a fabulously quick journey time into London and we have a range of homes, with prices starting from just £209,995. Bellway is also including special offers on a selection of properties, with Help to Buy and our Express Mover scheme available.”

A great example of the homes available at Dunton Fields is The Franklin housetype, offering a three-bedroom home extended over three floors. On the ground floor, there is an open-plan kitchen and breakfast area, with integrated kitchen appliances including a Zanussi single oven, gas hob and cooker hood, alongside an integrated fridge freezer. Residents can access the rear gardens via double French doors in the breakfast area. A separate dining room overlooks a front garden.

On the first floor, the living room features a spacious balcony overlooking the garden. The second and third bedroom share a modern family bathroom. The master bedroom is set on the second level, offering a dressing area and an en suite with shower enclosure.

Ideal for shopping, there are several supermarkets within a mile of Dunton Fields, including a Co-op and Asda. Basildon's main retail district is just an eight-minute drive from the development, with over 100 stores at Eastgate Basildon shopping centre and a thriving town centre market. The town offers a wealth of restaurants and cafés to suit all tastes, and Festival Leisure Park, with a number of popular food chains, a bowling alley and an 18-screen cinema only six minutes away by car.

Active residents will enjoy 250 acres of open space in Gloucester Park, with a substantial fishing lake, cricket and football pitches, tennis and netball courts, and a bowling green – offering something for all the family. The park also includes Basildon Sporting Village leisure centre, which hosts a wealth of facilities, including an Olympic-size swimming pool, a gym and indoor climbing walls.

The local area includes a number of well-regarded nurseries, pre-schools, primary and secondary schools, suitable for children between the ages of four to 16. For older students, South Essex College offers a range of further and higher education courses.

Dunton Fields is close to the A13 and A127, both linking up with the M25 for easy access to all areas of the capital, including the central city, east London and the Docklands. A four-minute drive from the development, Laindon railway station has direct journeys into London, taking just 30 minutes.

The Franklin housetype is available from £410,000. Prices at Dunton Fields start from £209,995 for one-bedroom apartments, £240,995 for two-bedroom apartments, £359,995 for three-bedroom houses and £429,995 for four-bedroom houses. For further information, please visit www.bellway.co.uk or call 01268 412132.

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Notes to Editors:

Prices and housetypes quoted above are correct at the date displayed on Page 1. Please note, prices may be subject to change or the product may not be available at the time of publication, so please do check with the contact above.

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