Bellway Homes - Beaulieu Grange

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Beaulieu Grange is a stylish range of homes located in Chelmsford, Essex. Under the Artisan specification, this collection comprises 1 and 2-bedroom apartments alongside 2, 3 and 4-bedroom houses, and will appeal to a wide variety of homebuyers, including families, first-time buyers and commuters to London. The development's offering of parking space for all homes is complemented by its ideal location. As part of the popular Beaulieu district, the site benefits from excellent transport links and is close to an array of exciting amenities, well-regarded schools, and scenic public spaces.

Leisure

This development benefits from being part of the new Beaulieu district, which boasts 176 acres of green open space, including allotments, sports grounds and picturesque parks. The district is enhanced by spectacular public art, adding to the appeal of living at Beaulieu Grange. Just a 23-minute walk away is Beaulieu Park, providing a quaint network of walking routes, picnic spots, a children's play area and an outdoor gym. For keen golfers, the nine-hole course at Little Channels Golf Centre is only 6 minutes away by car, while, for a further challenge, Chelmsford Golf Club's 18-hole course is a 17-minute drive away. Residents can stay active by making the short journey to Beaulieu Community Centre, ideally located one mile away. Various lively classes for adults are available, from yoga and Zumba to karate and dancing, while a range of fun activities for children are also on offer. The 12-minute drive to Chelmsford city centre puts an array of enticing leisure opportunities within walking distance, including Chelmsford Museum, which covers the city's history from the Ice Age to the present day, and two multi-screen cinemas. Central Park, meanwhile, offers a sprawling oasis of nature.

Transport

For rail travel, Chelmsford train station is just a 12-minute drive from Beaulieu Grange. From here, services to London Liverpool Street take around 35 minutes, while Colchester and Ipswich can be reached in 28 minutes and 51 minutes, respectively. Travellers by car will find the A12 and A130 to be of use, connecting the site to Colchester in 32 minutes and Southend-on-Sea in 40 minutes. London is also situated just over 40 miles away. For national and international journeys, Stansted Airport is a 26-minute drive away.

Education

There are a multitude of well-regarded education facilities close to home. Two all-through schools, New Hall School and The Beaulieu Park School, can be reached in nine minutes and 24 minutes on foot, respectively. For primary education specifically, Perryfields Junior School and Springfield Primary School are each around an eight-minute drive away. Options for secondary education include The Boswells School and Kind Edward VI Grammar School, both ten minutes away by car. Those looking to progress into higher education will find Angela Ruskin University's Chelmsford campus conveniently placed, four-and-a-half miles from the development.

Shopping

Groceries and fresh food are easy to come by at Beaulieu Grange, with a reputable supermarket located only one-and-a-half miles away. For access to a broad range of recognised retailers, residents can make the trip to Chelmsford city centre. Sectors including sport, health and beauty, fashion, electronics and jewellery are covered by Chelmsford's high street and two large shopping centres, Meadows and High Chelmer. The city centre is also home to a number of independent stores and an 800-year-old market, offering antiques and collectibles. Sating an appetite could hardly be easier; within a seven-minute drive, two appealing restaurants can be reached that provide tasty British and European cuisines, while around one-and-a-half miles from home is a bar and restaurant that serves delicious Thai and British food. Additionally, the short journey into Chelmsford city centre opens up a wide choice of Italian, Caribbean and American eateries, while a highly rated Eastern European restaurant is 15 minutes away by car.