Last weekend saw the 8th annual Pedal for...
Despite a chilly start over 950 people of all ages took park in this popular event, using their grit and determination to cycle for the benefit of others. A variety of routes were on offer with most going through some of Essex’s most beautiful scenery...
Residents at Beaulieu, the development by...
The new express route, service 57, is being operated by First Essex and will run every 20 minutes Monday to Friday, every 30 minutes on Saturdays and hourly on Sundays along the Chelmer Valley Road, meaning residents can travel between the centre of...
For the third year running Beaulieu has supported...
Beaulieu, the brand new neighbourhood development masterminded by Countryside and L&Q is transforming Chelmsford over the next decade, with new homes, schools, sports facilities, shops and community amenities.Officially launched in 2003 as Superstars,...
Apartments will soon be available for the...
Launching in Spring 2017, Beaulieu Square is a collection of new homes offering contemporary city style living.Beaulieu Square is set to become the heart of the new community and will include a range of one and two-bedroom apartments and split-level...
Award-winning developers Countryside and...
Construction work is well under way on site at Beaulieu Square, which will create a striking new neighbourhood centre, with an excellent range of community facilities for residents to enjoy.Kip McGrath Education Centres is a global education franchise...
Councillors have backed plans to create a...
Essex County Council’s current projections show an anticipated increased demand for secondary school places in Chelmsford from September 2017.There is expected to be particularly high demand in the Springfield area as a result of the growing Beaulieu...
In helping and encouraging youngsters to...
Its fantastic progress is set to continue with a further two-year sponsorship by Beaulieu, the new residential quarter located to the north east of the city, which will feature sports facilities and open green spaces and parks for younger residents to...
On Wednesday 14th December 2016, home builders...
Current residents, buyers and potential purchasers all came together to meet each other and enjoy a turkey roast with mince pies, mulled wine and hot chocolate. Local Reverend, Sue Howlett, and her choir attended to entertain the guests with some carols,...
After nine happy years at Countryside’s...
Here Alex explains how the scheme proved an ideal solution for them.“We love living at Beaulieu and were really happy in our previous Countryside house, however we needed a home with more space and it was time for us to step up to a bigger property....
Following last year’s unveiling of the...
Developers Countryside and L&Q have commissioned artist Matthew Lane Sanderson to produce a sculptural piece that will become a focal point at the second entrance to Beaulieu, as part of a complete programme of public art, central to the scheme’s...
Those that regularly participate in physical...
Buyers looking to improve their health and be welcomed into a new community, should look no further than Beaulieu Heath. Surrounded by green open spaces and offering an abundance of community facilities, award-winning developers, Countryside and L&Q,...
Countryside and L&Q, the joint developers...
As the development progresses, Beaulieu’s abundant variety of green open spaces will be entrusted to Beaulieu Estate Management Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Land Trust. They will take care of the estate parkland indefinitely on behalf of,...
With a jazz band, Bake Off competition,...
The fete was organised to bring the new Beaulieu community together and provide the opportunity for residents to meet their neighbours.The event offered something for everyone, including local stalls, traditional funfair games, BBQ, fun food cart,...
On Sunday 1st May, Admirals Park in Chelmsford...
It was the seventh year of this popular event, organised by The J’s Hospice charity and, for the second year, sponsored by Beaulieu – I was part of a team of 20 cyclists from across the business donning their lycra for a worthy cause. We were delighted...
There are many reasons why people want to...
In fact, Strutt and Parker’s new Village Revival Survey has highlighted 12 reasons why people choose to relocate to a new home in a new area. Highlighting the importance of location, over half the respondents said that access to shops or amenities...
Almost a third of children play outside for...
Playing outside has a big impact on the development of a child’s motor skills and increases the chances of participation in outdoor exercise as an adult, crucial to maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle. Ideal for families, the new homes at Beaulieu...
This week, the Beaulieu Community Trust,...
The Beaulieu Community Trust, formed of representatives from Beaulieu Church (a congregation of the Church of England), Springfield Parish Council and local residents will be responsible for managing and curating events at the Beaulieu Community Centre...
Award-winning developers Countryside and...
Construction work started on Beaulieu Square this week, to create a striking new neighbourhood centre, with an excellent range of community facilities for residents to enjoy.Beaulieu Square consists of five attractively designed buildings around a central...
Minister of State for Housing and Planning,...
Joined by senior representatives from joint venture partners Countryside and L&Q, the Housing Minister viewed the show homes within the first phases of new homes at Beaulieu Heath and Beaulieu Chase, as well as enjoying a tour of the overall scheme...
Introducing striking contemporary architecture...
Developers Countryside and L&Q are pleased to present Beaulieu Chase, a distinctive new neighbourhood that combines iconic architecture, luxurious interiors and sweeping parkland views, forming the second phase of the Beaulieu community.Beaulieu...
More than 83 per cent of homeowners have...
Award-winning developer, Countryside, understand that it is still important for househunters to seek a real community, as well as a great home. Beaulieu is a vibrant new district in Chelmsford that will include a total of 3,600 new homes and a wide range...
It’s time to dust off your cycling helmet,...
Pedal for The J’s is now in its 7th year and the organisers at The J’s Hospice charity hope that over 1,000 cyclists will take part. It promises to be a great day out for experienced cyclists and novices alike. The ride takes in some of Essex’s...
The delivery of a brand new railway station...
The station is part of the ambitious plans to create a vibrant new neighbourhood in North East Chelmsford at Beaulieu over the next decade, with 3,600 new homes, new primary and secondary schools, a neighbourhood centre, parks and recreational facilities...
Countryside and L&Q have welcomed Essex...
With up to 3,600 new homes being created at Beaulieu the demand for school places will increase over the coming years. With this in mind the Cabinet has approved proposals for a new primary school and are now inviting organisations interested in running...
After waiting four years for a home at Beaulieu,...
Matthew explains: “My wife grew up in Chelmsford and we moved back four years ago when we were about start a family.We really wanted to buy a new build house that nobody else had lived in before, and targeted Beaulieu as it offers a great opportunity...
With just 14 weeks until Christmas, first...
The homes at Beaulieu Heath are amongst the first to be released in Chelmsford’s exciting new Beaulieu neighbourhood, so buyers here will be true community trail blazers.In addition to moving in by Christmas, first time buyers at Beaulieu Heath can...
Enthusiastic Year 4 athletes from 32 primary...
This year, the event was supported by the Chelmsford School Sport Partnership, which is being sponsored by Beaulieu, the ground-breaking new residential development by Countryside and L&Q.The Finals event featured the finalist schools of previous...
The first highly anticipated new homes are...
Once the site of King Henry VIII’s palace and deer park, the historic Beaulieu Estate is being transformed into a vibrant community providing up to 3,600 homes along with a range of community facilities and new schools. Developers Countryside and L&Q...
Countryside and L&Q will be welcoming...
To be known as Beaulieu Square, the striking new Neighbourhood Centre will be located at the entrance to this vibrant new development. In addition to the Sainsbury’s Local store and other new shops, Beaulieu Square will also includes day nursery,restaurant,...
Once the site of King Henry VIII’s Tudor...
Sculptor Jane Ackroyd was commissioned to produce sculptural pieces, representing a group of deer as a focal point marking the first entrance to Beaulieu, just off White Hart Lane, in front of the proposed Neighbourhood Centre. Comprising a stag and a...
Although the school summer holidays have...
For the next two years, the CSSP programme is being supported by Beaulieu - the ground-breaking new residential development by Countryside and L&Q on the edge of the city - which will include three new schools, as well as state-of-the-art school sports...
With funds still coming in, the sixth annual...
As the main sponsor of the event, Beaulieu, the exciting new development underway on the outskirts of the city, had a team of 16 cyclists taking part, and the team’s fundraising total will be matched by Countryside, the joint developer behind the scheme...
The second phase of new homes at Beaulieu...
Countryside and L&Q have received detailed planning consent for a further 184 new homes and a new park on the exceptional development. Approval for the first phase of 49 new homes was given last year and are due to be released for sale for the first...
An exciting new partnership has been established...
Officially launched at Superstars, the annual Olympic style sports event for all Year 4 children across Chelmsford, held at Chelmsford Sports and Athletics Centre on 24, 27 February and 3 March, this unique partnership represents an exciting opportunity...
Artist Jane Ackroyd has been chosen to create...
Developers Countryside and L&Q have commissioned Jane to produce sculptural pieces representing a group of deer that will become a focal point marking the entrance to Beaulieu off White Hart Lane.Comprising a stag and a pair of doe representing...
A colossal 45-year year old tree has been...
Standing at 11 metres high, the Blue Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca’) is the largest tree that will be planted at Beaulieu and one of the tallest ever planted by developers Countryside and L&Q. The evergreen tree supplied by Von Ehren, one...
A ground breaking event to mark the start...
Speaking about the start of work on site, Councillor Bob Villa, Mayor of Chelmsford, commented: “I am delighted that work has now started on the new homes at Beaulieu - it marks a great step forward for the city. As the largest residential scheme being...