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£619,995

4 bed detached house for sale

"The Philosopher-Life" at Evans Way, Witham CM8

  • New home

  • Chain free

    • 4 beds

Key information

Bellway - Rectory Fields

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About this property

  • Part of our 'Life' collection

  • Open plan kitchen, dining and family area

  • Elegant French doors to rear garden

  • Utility room

  • Study

  • Three double bedrooms

  • En suite to bedroom 1

  • Rated a 5 Star HBF Builder in 2025 - over 90% of our customers would recommend us to a friend

  • 10-year NHBC Buildmark policy^

  • No Stamp Duty to pay on the first £125,000 of this home and first time buyers pay no stamp duty up to £300,000.

Plot 178 (The Philosopher-Life) - priced at £619,995

Launching Thursday 26th February

About the Home

This home is part of our ‘Life’ collection, which has been created to suit the needs of all types of
homebuyers. Speak with our sales advisor to find out more.

The Philosopher is a 4-bedroom home, thoughtfully designed to meet the practical needs of contemporary family lifestyles. There is a carefully-considered balance between shared, social areas and private space, an appealing feature for families with older children and teenagers, or with members regularly working from home

The home’s focal point is its open-plan kitchen, dining and family area, a substantial and informal space that will bring the household together to cook, eat and relax. French doors in the dining area open onto the rear garden, a welcome design touch for sunny summer days, and there is plenty of space within the layout for a large dining table, plus a sofa or two to create an inviting snug.

A separate utility room leads off the kitchen, providing a dedicated space for laundry, and keeping cleaning products and equipment organised. The utility room also has a door to the outside, convenient for laundry days, or for taking care of muddy dog paws after a walk.

The cosy yet bright living room is situated at the front of the home, and across the hallway is the study, which will make a peaceful home office The cloakroom is also conveniently accessible from the hallway, as is the understairs storage cupboard, useful for coats, shoes and keeping bulky appliances out of sight.

Upstairs are all four bedrooms, the first of which benefits from an en-suite shower room Bedrooms 2 and 3 are also double in size, and along with bedroom 4, share use of the family bathroom The fourth bedroom would be ideal for a nursery or younger child, or to be used as an occasional guest bedroom. Completing the first floor is a storage cupboard on the landing, which will come in handy for the household’s towels and bed linens.

The ‘Life’ collection is a range of homes created to suit the needs of all types of homebuyers. Boasting inventive design features, such as step-free access, wider halls and doorways, and much more, these homes are built to ensure you have everything you need whatever the future brings.

Additional information

  • Estate Management Charge: £464.35
  • Internal Area: 1489 sq. Ft.
  • Annual service charge: None
  • Council tax band: Tbc
  • Tenure: Freehold


The additional information provided for council tax, service charges and ground rents (where applicable) is only an estimation. Please check with your Sales Advisor for more specific details.

About the Development

Rectory Fields is a superb development of 2,3, and 4-bedroom homes built to our outstanding Artisan specification. Situated on the outskirts of Witham, Essex, the homes benefit from useful on-site amenities, easy access to central London, and enjoyable nearby leisure opportunities, making it ideal for a range of buyers including first-time buyers, families, commuters, and those looking to downsize.

Register your interest of our properties in Witham today!

Why Buy With Bellway?

At Bellway we have always built attractive and desirable new homes. That's why we've become one of the five largest builders in Britain. But now there's even more reason to choose a Bellway home.

To make the whole process of selling and buying easier, we've put together a range of services to make your move as hassle free as possible.

Express Mover
"We have a home to sell"

Sell your home quicker with no estate agent fees.^

Our Intermediate Management Agent will work with a local estate agent to market your home at an agreed price.

You could soon be moving into your new dream home, start your journey with us today.

Low-cost mortgage
Looking for a low-cost mortgage solution? With Own New, you could lower your monthly repayment costs – making that move to a brand-new home more affordable. Just speak with a sales advisor at this development to find out more.

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Our sales centre is open for drop-in visits.

Should you wish to have dedicated time with our Sales Advisor, please book an appointment before visiting us.

Sales office opening hours
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^All offers apply to specific plots and selected developments only. Terms and conditions apply. Contact your Bellway sales advisor to find out more or see terms and conditions on our Bellway website. Express Mover and Part Exchange scheme offers are subject to status, availability and eligibility. Bellway reserve the right to refuse a Part Exchange. Any promoted offer is subject to contract. 10-year NHBC Buildmark policy. This includes deposit protection from exchange of contracts, a two-year builder warranty from legal completion, and then eight years of structural defects insurance cover.*

About Rectory Fields

Rectory Fields is a superb development of 2,3, and 4-bedroom homes built to our outstanding Artisan specification. Situated on the outskirts of Witham, Essex, the homes benefit from useful on-site amenities, easy access to central London, and enjoyable nearby leisure opportunities, making it ideal for a range of buyers including first-time buyers, families, commuters, and those looking to downsize.

Leisure

For days spent enjoying leisurely activities, Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre is a convenient seven-minute walk away from Rectory Fields, with visitors relishing two courses and a driving range set among 40 acres of natural habitat. Keeping active is easy, with Witham Leisure Centre reachable in seven minutes when driving. It offers locals a swimming pool, gym, and exercise classes. Stroll through two miles of picturesque scenery beside Witham River, which leads through to Whetmead Nature Reserve; a host of seasonal events also take place on this route throughout the year. Papermill Lock also offers riverside walks just over a 10-minute drive away, with a delightful tearoom for refreshments.

Colchester, the country's former capital, is around 20 minutes' drive away. Colchester Zoo has theme days and a host of animals, making it the perfect family day out. High Woods Country Park is a local hotspot, with picturesque woods, a lake, meadows, and children's play area.

Dengie National Nature Reserve is 24 miles away, with visitors enjoying around nine miles of uninterrupted coastal views. Central London is accessible in just 44 minutes when travelling by public transport, with metropolitan attractions in abundance.

Education

Parents are afforded a strong selection of local schooling options. For primary-aged children, Elm Hall Primary School is a 16-minute walk away and Rivenhall C of E Primary School is a 4-minute drive away.

Secondary school pupils can attend New Rickstones Academy half a mile away - which has an adjoining sixth form - and Maltings Academy just a seven-minute drive away. Further education is provided by The Sixth Form College a 20-minute drive away and Braintree Sixth Form College around seven miles away.

Those looking to attend university are well catered for, with University Centre Colchester a 20-minute drive away and The University of Essex half an hour's drive away. A little further out, an hour's drive takes residents to The University of Cambridge and The Anglia Ruskin University.

Transport

The local area has a fantastic public transport network and the development is in a prime position to benefit from it. Witham railway station is a mile away from the homes, with direct links to London Liverpool Street taking just 45 minutes, and journeys to Colchester lasting 17 minutes. Additionally, Hatfield Peverel railway station is just a 10-minute drive away. Rickstones Road is the nearest bus stop to the site a 14-minute walk away, with routes through the local area terminating at Witham. Notably, a planned bus route will travel into the development for even more convenience.

Drivers have easy access to the A12, M25, and M11, providing routes to the surrounding area and down to London. For more local journeys, the A120 leads residents from Bishop's Stortford to Clacton-on-Sea.

National and international air travel is possible at London Stansted Airport a 30-minute drive away, with the second-closest airport being London Southend Airport a 42-minute drive away.

Opening Hours

Monday closed
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Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
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Directions

The site is just under a 10-minute drive away from the A12, making it ideally situated for easy access to the surrounding towns. Witham, a popular commuter town, is around 45 minutes away from London via train.

This development falls under the administration of Braintree District Council.

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