The Secret Garden is a unique development of apartments in historic Colchester, set in landscaped gardens and with stunning views over the townscape. Combining stylish new build with imaginative regeneration, the Secret Garden has the feel of a rural retreat, yet the convenience of a town centre location.


Despite being just a short walk from the centre of Colchester, you won’t have to leave home to enjoy a taste of the countryside and a feeling of space. The Secret Garden sits at the top of the town’s highest point and is surrounded by greenery. Most apartments have magnificent views over Castle Park, with its impressive Norman fortress, and the fascinating skyline of Britain’s oldest recorded town.

Knight Developments is one of the region’s most respected developers, so it will come as no surprise that the properties at the Secret Garden offer the highest standards of comfort and facilities. The exterior design embodies the flair and panache of cutting edge contemporary architecture, yet blends seamlessly with the traditional buildings and natural greenery that surrounds the development. Interiors are wonderfully spacious, beautifully finished and equipped with fixtures and fittings which have been carefully chosen for their outstanding quality and craftsmanship.

Castle Park and Gardens is a timeless oasis in the buzzing, modern community of Colchester’s vibrant town centre. Dominated by the imposing form of an 11th century stronghold that’s one of the most important historic buildings in the country, the park has acres of open space to enjoy a riverside stroll, absorb the horticultural splendour or take tea in the charming café. In the summer there are concerts on the bandstand and the time-honoured thwack of leather on willow coming from the cricket ground close by.

A brief stroll from the Secret Garden and you’re in another world. Colchester’s town centre offers all the attractions of a modern metropolis, with shopping malls, independent stores, pubs, cafes, restaurants and more. The mainline railway station offers fast, frequent services to London, while the A12, which skirts the town, provides easy road access to London, the M25 and the A14 for the Midlands and the North.

Colchester has a lively arts and culture scene with something for everyone, from concerts to comedy. The award-winning Mercury Theatre and the Colchester Arts Centre present an exciting and varied programme of theatrical and musical events. As for the visual arts, just a short distance away is firstsite:newsite. This is an exciting new contemporary art space designed by renowned architect Rafael Vinoly and is scheduled to open in 2008.