St Michael's Place

Development Overview

St Michael's Place is a new build development by Persimmon Homes, located on Berechurch Hall Road in Colchester, Essex (CO2 9PN). This development offers a specific mix of new two, three, and four-bedroom properties designed for a range of buyers, from first-time homeowners to growing families and commuters. The site is situated on the semi-rural outskirts of Colchester, England's oldest recorded town, providing a balance of local amenities and access to the historic town centre.

Prices for the new build homes at St Michael's Place start from approximately £289,995, based on the current available stock. Active listings confirm prices for three-bedroom properties, such as 'The Danbury' semi-detached house, are available from around £345,000, with other property types like 'The Charnwood' end-terrace home listed at approximately £369,995.

Property Details

The development comprises a selection of two, three, and four-bedroom house types. Specific models include ‘The Danbury’, a three-bedroom semi-detached home featuring an open-plan kitchen/dining area with direct garden access and a main bedroom with an en-suite. The three-bedroom ‘Charnwood’ model offers a dual-aspect living room with French doors leading to the garden. Four-bedroom detached house types, such as 'The Whiteleaf', are also being built to serve family purchasers.

All new homes come with a 2-year Persimmon warranty and a 10-year insurance-backed new homes warranty, in line with industry standards. Persimmon Homes is a volume builder with over 45 years of experience, and has recently been awarded a 5-Star rating in the Home Builders Federation (HBF) National New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey. The development will also contribute an on-site play area and financial contributions to community and education purposes.

Location and Infrastructure

St Michael’s Place offers practical transport connectivity, positioning it well for commuting. The main rail link is Colchester train station, located approximately 3.4 miles away, providing regular services to London Liverpool Street with a journey time of around one hour. Colchester Town station is also a nearby option, situated 2 miles from the development. For road users, the A12 arterial road is accessible within a few minutes by car, offering swift routes to the M25 and M11 motorways. London Stansted Airport is a 45-minute drive from the CO2 9PN postcode.

Immediate local amenities include St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, which is just 0.2 miles (a 3-minute walk) away, and Montgomery Junior School, located 0.3 miles away, making the development suitable for families. Daily shopping needs are met by a local Lidl supermarket less than a mile away. Colchester town centre, featuring Lion Walk and Culver Square Shopping Centres and a Fenwick department store, is a short drive away. Leisure facilities nearby include Birch Grove Golf Club (a 2-minute drive), Leisure World, Colchester Zoo, and the historic Colchester Castle grounds.

Practical Information

Available plots at St Michael's Place range from two to four bedrooms, with current prices commencing from £289,995. Interested buyers should contact the developer for the most current pricing and the completion status of specific plots. The site offers multiple incentives on selected plots, including schemes like Part Exchange, Home Change, Own New Rate Reducer Scheme, and New Build Boost. Viewing arrangements for the show homes are available by appointment with the on-site sales team.