Jessica Proudfoot, a 25-year-old surveyor, and her boyfriend, Reece Lawrence, a 25-year-old qualified electrician, discovered their dream home at highly popular Weston Homes’ 1023 West, Brentwood, development. Sharing the common goal of owning their first home together, they found 1023 West to be the ideal place to start this new chapter.
Following the success of 1023 West, which has now sold out, Weston Homes have launched Brentwood Central, a £19 million (GDV) stylish scheme of 60 one and two-bedroom apartments, built around a landscaped communal courtyard. Located in the heart of Brentwood with easy access to the vibrant high street, Brentwood Central is a 14-minute walk to Brentwood station, providing services to Liverpool Street in under 40 minutes on the Elizabeth line. Brentwood Central offers buyers contemporary homes at affordable prices, a compelling opportunity for first-time buyers, like Jessica and Reece, professionals, young families and downsizers looking to capitalise on the vibrant location.
During their property search, Jessica and Reece were attracted to the generous specifications of Weston Homes apartments, the impressive entrance foyers – and so many luxurious extras included in the price of their new home, which is standard across all Weston Homes’ developments including the recently launched Brentwood Central. “We could virtually have moved in with nothing except a bed”, says Jessica. But when it came to choosing their first-floor apartment, she spotted an added bonus: it came with an offer to buy it fully furnished for an extra £2,500. “When we walked in to see it there were beaming smiles on both our faces,” she says. With its midnight blue sofa and neatly fitting furniture, this package suited a couple who have no intention of spending their precious weekends shopping for homewares. “Why would you?” says Jessica, “when I could be out enjoying lunch with the girls.”
“It was such a good price. Many of our friends have big mortgages, but we wanted to have money over at the end of the month for dinners out and holidays,” Jessica explains. The couple share a £1,300 mortgage payment and allocate £1,000 a month for bills and other living expenses. After just a few months of homeownership, they have settled well into an apartment that perfectly fits their lifestyle.
The high levels of insulation ensure the couple’s bills remain low, while their hi-tech water-controlled taps prevent excessive use. Sustainability is at the forefront of Weston Homes’ building philosophy, a commitment recognised at the 2023 WhatHouse? Awards, where the company won the prestigious sustainability gold award, outperforming all other nationwide housebuilders. Sustainability is not just a building concept for Weston Homes. The developer’s approach is holistic, considering the needs of first-time buyers with busy lives and ensuring convenient access to nearby shops, town centres, and fast transport links to London. Reece, a specialist electrician with Transport for London, and Jessica benefit from a free travel pass, adding to their convenience.
The couple have wasted no time in making their lovely new Weston Home’s apartment uniquely theirs. Keen cook Jessica has personalised the kitchen with her own touches, including a little sign reading, “I kiss better than I cook”.
Suzanne Aplin, Group Sales & Marketing Director at Weston Homes says: “We’re excited to see that Jessica and Reece are enjoying their new Weston Homes’ apartment. Their first home journey highlights the appeal of our developments to the younger generation and we are delighted to be able to offer further apartments in Brentwood at Brentwood Central. Following the high demand for the new homes at 1023 West, we know that this location and our high specification has wide appeal for a range of buyers, from first-time buyers, professionals, young families and downsizers and look forward to welcoming more young couples like Jessica and Reece to their new homes.”
Prices at Brentwood Central start from £299,995 for a one-bedroom apartment, and from £400,000 for a two-bedroom apartment. The show home is open daily, 10am – 5pm. To book a visit to Brentwood Central contact Weston Homes on 01277 509707 or click here.
