Historical beginnings

Although Colchester has always been militarily important, the first barracks were not built until the time of the war with France in 1794. Once building started in the area to the South of the existing town, more barracks were quickly built to include Infantry, Artillery and Cavalry barracks, so that within 10 years the Barracks were home to 7,000 men. From then on the barracks increased in size and importance with large amounts of land such as Abbey Fields being used for parades, firing ranges, large military exercises and housing for the soldiers.

In 1896 the temporary wooden huts of Colchesters Military Camp on Ordnance Field (located between Military and Mersea Roads) were replaced by the brick buildings of Hyderabad and Meeanee Barracks, named after battles won by General Sir Charles Napier in the British Conquest of Sind (now known as Pakistan) in 1843. By 1897 only a few of the brick buildings in Meeanee Barracks had been constructed including the original barrack's Quartermaster building and the Guard House, now named Quartermaster Place.

To this day, Colchester remains an important military town and is home to the 16th Air Assault Brigade comprising of three air assault infantry battalions, two aviation regiments, one artillery regiment, and the necessary supporting units. Today, most of the Brigade is based at modern purpose built accommodation to the South of Colchester. Abbey Field is now a recreational park in the centre of the old barracks development and most of the splendid old victorian military buildings have been converted into high quality housing, leaving their historical origins clearly visible.

Location

Quartermaster Place is enviably located in a prestige, much sought after location within a stone's throw of Colchester's historic, vibrant town centre and all it has to offer, with it's excellent shopping, dining, and social opportunities.

Beautiful open spaces such as Abbey Field and Castle Park can be found within easy walking distance, perfect for relaxing on a sunny day. Further afield, the stunning Dedham Vale, famed for its connections to the world renowned artist John Constable, is just a 15 minute drive away.

For the commuter, Colchester Town Railway Station is just a few minutes stroll away, along with quick and easy access to Colchester North Station with its direct links to London Liverpool Street Station.There's also easy access to the A12 with its links to London, Ipswich, the M25, M11 and Stanstead Airport.

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Development & Specifications

Quartermaster Place is a collection of just 6 brand new, luxurious mews houses and apartments set within these stunning Victorian military conversions. These unique properties have been designed and are being constructed to a truly exceptional specification, retaining an abundance of period charm, with private sun terraces to selected plots, elegant high or magnificent vaulted ceilings to selected living spaces and stunning double glazed timber sash windows.With luxury as standard, each property comes with bespoke, fully integrated kitchens, luxurious bathrooms with high quality sanitary ware and drench showers, Karndean flooring, custom-made fitted wardrobes to master bedrooms and an excellent array of storage cupboards.

The generous communal gardens will be beautifully landscaped and well stocked with various plants, trees and borders, creating a delightful green environment, all privately enclosed by handsome iron railings.Every property comes with secure allocated parking - two spaces on selected plots, a communal bicycle store and further visitors parking. Furthermore, unlike most new developments, these fabulous properties are to be offered on a share of freehold basis.

Plots

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