De Vere Grove

Development Overview

De Vere Grove is a new build homes development by Charles Church, the premium brand of Persimmon plc, located off Halstead Road in the village of Earls Colne, Essex, CO6 2NG. The development offers a selection of newly constructed homes, primarily comprising two, three, and four-bedroom properties, designed to appeal to families and commuters seeking village living with strong transport links. Current available properties, such as the four-bedroom detached ‘Mayfair’ house type, are priced from £450,000. The final number of homes in the development is to be confirmed, with completion phases continuing as of the current date.

Property Details

Properties at De Vere Grove include a mix of semi-detached and detached homes. A representative four-bedroom detached house style, ‘The Mayfair’, provides a generous layout of approximately 1,200 sq. ft. Key internal features include a spacious, front-aspect living room and a large, open-plan kitchen/breakfast/family room with direct access to the garden via French doors. A separate dining room and a downstairs cloakroom contribute to the practical layout. Upstairs, the master bedroom is equipped with a private en-suite facility, and a contemporary family bathroom serves the remaining three bedrooms. The fourth bedroom can function as a dedicated home office, catering to modern remote working requirements. Charles Church homes are typically built to a traditional aesthetic, incorporating regional features such as brick and knapped flint, along with modern energy efficiency standards. All new build homes come with a 10-year warranty, in line with industry standards.

Location and Transport Benefits

Situated in a quiet corner of the historic Earls Colne village, the development benefits from immediate access to a range of local amenities, many of which are within a five-minute walk. Essential services include a GP surgery (reportedly one minute walk away), a convenience store (Co-op Food), a pharmacy, butchers, several pubs, and independent shops. For families, the Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery is located approximately 0.5 miles from the site. Further retail, dining, and educational options are available in the nearby market towns of Halstead (3.2 miles) and Braintree (8.9 miles), and the city of Colchester (11 miles).

Connectivity for commuters is facilitated by excellent road links to the A120 (for Braintree and Stansted Airport, reachable in approximately 36 minutes), the A1124 (to Colchester), and the B1024. The primary commuter rail link is via Marks Tey station, located approximately 7.5 miles away, which offers frequent, direct train services to London Liverpool Street with a fastest journey time of approximately 52 to 55 minutes.

Practical Information and Developer Status

Charles Church operates as the premium division of Persimmon plc, and the company has attained a 5-star rating from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for customer satisfaction. However, prospective buyers should conduct independent due diligence, as general, non-site-specific customer feedback indicates an average customer rating of 3.79/5.00 on independent review platforms, with some historical complaints concerning post-sale customer service and snagging resolution. The starting price for a four-bedroom home is £450,000; for specific current pricing on two and three-bedroom new build homes, house types, and available viewing appointments, interested parties should contact the developer's sales advisor directly.