AN award-winning developers' show home is now on the market after two years.

Harding Homes' five-bedroom show home at the Layer Park development has been put up for sale for £725,000.

The home in Discovery Drive was built by the Colchester-based developer ahead of the Layer Park launch in October 2022.

The two-storey home has a large double garage and a separate kitchen and dining area and living room on the ground floor.

Gazette: Modern- inside the kitchen dining room of the showhomeModern- inside the kitchen dining room of the showhome (Image: Zoopla/ Harding Homes)

Gazette: Homely- inside the living room of the show homeHomely- inside the living room of the show home (Image: Zoopla/ Harding Homes)

On the first floor, there are three bedrooms, one with an en suite and a shared bathroom.

There is also a large family room on the first floor above the garage. On the second floor, there are two large bedrooms and a bathroom.

The home is spread over approximately 2,400 sq ft of land.

Gazette: Spacious- large family room on the first floorSpacious- large family room on the first floor (Image: Zoopla/ Harding Homes)

Gazette: Outside- garden of the five bedroom show homeOutside- garden of the five bedroom show home (Image: Zoopla/ Harding Homes)

Harding Homes stated its aim for the development was to “deliver a varied collection of high-quality homes that are impressive, energy-efficient and spacious – all wrapped-up within a setting with maximum appeal.”

A spokesman for Harding Homes added: “With newly planted trees, attractive views, and a network of generously landscaped spaces which weave through the development, the entire collection is designed to enhance community cohesion.”

Estate agents Michaels Property Consultants, who are selling the home, have described the development as a sophisticated collection of contemporary new homes.

Gazette: Bedroom- spacious double bedroom on the top floorBedroom- spacious double bedroom on the top floor (Image: Zoopla/ Harding Homes)

A spokesman said: “Set on the peaceful yet well-connected border of Colchester, where this vibrant, thriving new city meets the sensational surrounding countryside, you'll find yourself just minutes from everything you could want - from quality eateries, shops and entertainment, to exhilarating walks and cycle routes amongst nature's paths, waterways and woodland.

“Built around a low-density philosophy that delivers comfortable personal spaces - inside and outside - with broad sightlines and welcoming, open green areas, allowing every home to breathe.

“As you make your way along the gently curving driveway through the collection's unimposing layout, you'll see how these properties' neat, peaceful gardens are matched by thoughtful new plantings, considerate visitor parking and a carefully-landscaped central shared green space.”