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About
**£5,714 of UPGRADED SPECIFICATION** Plot 152 The Byford is a stylish new three bedroom home at Hartford Green in Great Bentley.
This exemplary development by Taylor Wimpey offers a collection of 2,3,4 and 5 bedroom homes, perfectly placed alongside the idyllic village green.
Plot 142 The Byford house type at Hartford Green benefits from two parking spaces and comprises; An entrance hall leading into a sizeable front living room ideal for relaxing.
In turn there is a large cloakroom and a bright open-plan kitchen dining room with French doors leading out onto the garden, ideal for families, couples or sociable first-time buyers.
The upstairs has two double bedrooms, a bathroom and an en suite providing plenty of sleeping and washing space for everyone.
The third bedroom gives this house added flexibility, as you can choose to turn it into a bedroom, guest room or practical home office – whichever works for you.
Externally there is a garage, plus EV charger and turfed rear garden. Estimated build date June/July 2026.
Entrance hall Kitchen/dining area 16'7'' x 9'5'' Cloakroom Living room 14'0'' x 13'1'' Bedroom one 13'1'' x 9'10'' max Ensuite Bedroom two 11'5'' x 9'3'' max Bedroom three 12'9'' x 7'1'' max Bathroom General specification at Hartford Green includes (but is not limited to) : Turf to rear garden / EV charging infastructure or currently installed / Integrated kitchens / Gas central heating / loft insulation / Power & light to detached garages / Flooring throughout / Outside tap & light / Enclosed fencing to rear garden / Solar panels to selected plots.
Location Hartford Green is located in the charming village of Great Bentley, a village known for its 43-acre green, reputed to be one of the the largest in England.
The development is situated near lots of amenities, less than a mile away, you will find the local primary school, the Plough pub & restaurant, a family-run butcher and Tesco Express.
It is but a 10 minute** walk to Great Bentley train station, with the Greater Anglia line providing direct links to London Liverpool Street within 1hr 20mins Directions Please use SatNav postcode CO7 8PD Important Information Council Tax Band - D Services - We understand that mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.
Tenure - Freehold EPC rating - B Estate Management Charge - Unadopted estate areas will be managed by Trinity (Estates) Property Management Ltd and require a contribution from estate residents.
This amount is currently from £270.38 per annum and will be revised annually factoring in previous and projected expenses.
residents will be provided with annual accounts and statements outlining charges. Agents Note - Any CGI's are indicitive only of the finished product.
Photos shown are of another Byford house, the same design type. Brick colours/finish may vary. Choices subject to build stage & availability.
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About Plot 142 The Byford, Hartford Green, Weeley Road, Great Bentley, Essex, CO7
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