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Newsletter 

Winter 2014 

Morrish Matters 

In this Edition 

Sector 2.27 

South West 

Quadrant, 

Poundbury 

TIME TO REFLECT 

The very last sector of 

residential property in the 

South West Quadrant 

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tregunnel Hill 

Morrish formally opened 

their Tregunnel Hill show 

house to the public 


george Terrace 

A new show house along 

Bridport Road at 

Poundbury 


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Morrish Builders Newsletter Winter 2014 

commercial 

update 

Managing 

Directors’ 

Commentary 

very warm welcome to 

A 2014 and as we write these 

notes during the early weeks of 

this year, we are excited by the 

market reaction. 

Despite the 

really awful, 

wet dreary 

weather that we 

experienced at 

the start of this 

year, Morrish have 

seen a favourable 

number of new 

applicants to 

our sales centres both at 

Poundbury, Dorchester and 

Tregunnel Hill in Newquay. 

Although we have often 

noticed new found vigour 

amongst our clientele at 

the turn of any new year, 

this feels slightly different. 

Positive interest in property 

has been quickly converted 

to a commitment to make a 

reservation at both our main 

“Positive 

interest in 

property has 

been quickly 

converted to 

sales” 

Duchy sites. Hopefully this 

augers well for the future. 

It has been important for us 

to focus quickly on our sales 

strategy and to this end we 

created a new show house at 

Poundbury for launch at the end 

of January. It will be interesting 

to review this launch weekend 

during our Spring Newsletter, 

but at this time of writing, we 

have already reserved two of 

the four houses in this sector. 

The presentation of this show 

house ought to enable the sale 

of the other two remaining 

houses within a 

reasonable period 

of time. 

Back to this 

Newsletter, 

look out for the 

Tregunnel Hill 

review as we 

reflect on our 

official opening 

back at the end 

of November. We are also able 

to comment on the planning 

success that we have had 

at Oaklands Avenue, Chard 

in South Somerset and we 

can also update our position 

commercially at Forest Gate, 

Ringwood. 

Thank you again for taking 

interest in our company and all 

the very best for 2014. 

Steven and David Morrish 

FOREST GATE, 

RINGWOOD 

Forest Gate, Christchurch 

Road, Ringwood is the 

former Wellworthy site. 

Morrish, in association 

with their commercial 

agents Sibbett Gregory 

are introducing this major 

new business park to the 

market. 

The site is approximately 

7.0 hectares (17.36 acres) 

and has been granted 

planning for B1, B2 and B8 

use, subject to conditions. 

Parcels of serviced land 

are offered for freehold 

sale for commercial 

development from approx 

0.2 hectares (0.5 acres 

and above). Alternatively, 

completed commercial 

buildings can be provided 

to suit occupiers on a 

design and build basis. 

For further details 

contact Sibbett Gregory 

01202 661177 or www. 

sibbettgregory.com 

Call us today on Tel: 01202 623420


“Working 

hard with the 

specifications 

to meet the 

expected high 

standard.” 

Editorial Comment 

It is time for reflection for Morrish. Very shortly, we will be 

commencing a marketing programme for the very last sector of 

residential property in the South West Quadrant at Poundbury. 

Sector 2.27 will be an exclusive phase of just eight detached 

houses, all of which are slightly larger than the average three-storey 

property consistent with those on the frontage of Middle Farm Way. 

There will be similarities of course, for example with the colonial 

style balconies at first floor level. 

However, in close association with Ben Pentreath, the Duchy’s 

architect, each of these houses will have a certain individualism and 

an interior design brief that reflects very much on traditional as well 

as classical styling. 

Morrish are working very hard at present with the specification, 

which although distinctive within the South West Quadrant, will still 

be to the same high standard. 

For a flavour of what is to come, Morrish will install, for example, 

a wet underfloor heating system beneath flagstones to each of 

the ground floors. There will also be column style radiators fitted 

on first and second floor level. In addition, the kitchens will be 

farmhouse based with “manor house mantles” and Aga dual fuel 

range ovens. Each kitchen will also feature a Belfast sink and 

polished granite work surfaces with corresponding up stands. 

It is anticipated that Morrish will prepare a show house to 

demonstrate these changes for the summer of 2014. 

Tim Bishop 



“A Week in the Day” 

Jamie Owen – Finishing Manager 

It is a year now since 

the start of the 

build programme at 

Tregunnel Hill and with 

a number of Morrish’s 

first purchasers safely 

in residence over the 

Christmas period, it is a good time to focus on 

some of the crucial aspects involved in the role 

of Finishing Manager. 

Jamie Owen, has over 20 years experience 

working extensively in the South West of 

England and he explains that the challenges 

presented at Tregunnel Hill are 

vastly different from anything he 

has previously been involved with. 

“Working on a Duchy of Cornwall 

development has its own set 

of challenges with a distinct 

philosophy. The attention to 

architectural detail and the 

exceptional specification is at a 

level not commonly seen elsewhere”. 

He joined Morrish back in September and has 

settled in comfortably alongside Site Manager, 

Mark Jackson. “We have a really good working 

relationship and share the same set of values 

and high work ethic. We both realise how 

important it is to show how successful this 

development will be so that there is a smooth 

transition to the growth area at Nansledan“. 

Build deadlines are of paramount importance 

and despite a heavy workload and the 

sufferance of significant delays due to extreme, 

inclement weather the site is starting to mature 

nicely and portray the first signs of character 

that is synonymous with other Duchy sites. 

“Instilled 

by a great 

determination 

to succeed” 

“We have been hit really hard by the weather 

and have had to be careful from a health and 

safety perspective. However, we have remained 

focused to achieve our targets and it instils a 

greater determination to succeed. The early 

residents seem to appreciate what we are 

trying to do to assist them in settling into their 

new surroundings”. 

Jamie’s principle role as finishing manager 

entails ensuring that each property is finished 

to the required specification and that the target 

build completion dates are achieved so that 

each one can be sold and completed at the 

appropriate time. 

“My strength is in the 

communication and interaction 

with trades. I am very fortunate 

as I have worked previously with 

many of the tradesmen currently 

on site and have always retained 

a good working relationship. 

Through effective communication, 

we are usually able to foresee any issues 

which may be preventative in achieving our 

deadlines”. 

His communicative skills are extended further 

to those needed with our respective purchasers 

at the time of completion. “We have a general 

routine where we try and have pre-handover 

meetings with our buyers. This enables us 

to pre-empt any snagging issues before 

completion day. So far it seems to be working”. 

Jamie has been appreciative of the support 

from head office back in Dorset and knows 

that the linkage here is crucial in retaining a 

successful working relationship throughout the 

duration of the site. 



TREGUNNEL HILL 

OPENING REVIEW 

On Saturday 23 November 

2013, Morrish formally opened 

their Tregunnel Hill show house 

to the public. 

For the previous fifteen 

months, Morrish in conjunction 

with Bradleys estate agents 

in Newquay marketed the 

first phase of new houses at 

Tregunnel Hill from plan. This 

included an opening Preview 

Day back in July 2012 and a 

further site opening last spring. 

During this time, all seventeen first phases houses had been 

reserved, effectively from plan, exceeding all of the expectations 

of both developer and agent. 

Tim Bishop, Sales & Marketing Manager for Morrish commented 

“It was apparent from the earliest discussions that we had with 

Bradleys that there was a ready and progressive market for us 

in Newquay. Bradleys had monitored the reaction of the local 

community from the time that planning had first been granted. 

There was a pent up demand for local housing within a close 

proximity to the town and as importantly, Fistral Beach”. 

“We are pleased to 

see that the strong 

interest generated 

in the first phase has 

continued through to 

the new phase.” 

Michelle Rich, Bradleys 

“The show house opening was a good way of introducing our next build phase to provide a 

further opportunity for applicants to purchase ahead of build completion. We have seen a 

number of our unsuccessful first phase applicants return as well as a good number of new 

purchasers”. 

Morrish have ten houses only available in the current build programme to September 2014, 

and can report that two of these plots are already reserved. Michelle Rich, branch manager 

of Bradleys, Newquay has said “The introduction of Help to Buy has undoubtedly had a 

bearing as we are fielding a high volume of enquiries from new first-time buyers as well as 

investors and second-time purchasers”. 

For further information on availability, contact Bradleys 01637 850500 



GEORGE TERRACE, POUNDBURY 

The Launch Weekend 

In view of the anticipation 

in the market place towards 

the end of 2013, Morrish 

very quickly decided to 

dress a new show house 

along Bridport Road at 

Poundbury. 

“We have had success in the 

sale of all our townhouses 

in Sectors 2.85A and 2.86A 

so it made good sense to 

create a new show house 

in our next phase, namely 

George Terrace” said Steve 

Morrish, Joint Managing- 

Director. 

To this end Morrish released Plot 12 

during the last weekend of January. 

Interestingly, they have already 

reserved the two centre terrace 

townhouses during the early new year period. 

All four houses are versatile with good reception space on both 

ground and first floor levels. This flexibility is extended to the 

bedroom accommodation which is available on the first and 

second floors. 

Steve Morrish continues “the flow and flexibility of these 

houses has enabled us to capture the widest possible audience 

from young families through to professional couples and the 

retired. Many of our purchasers are able to work from home 

and accommodate guests without compromise”. 

A flavour of this new show house can be seen in the 

photographs attached to this article. 

For further details contact the Morrish Sales & Marketing Suite 

01035 213745. 




Latest News 

IN THE NEXT ISSUE 

OSBORNE PLACE, FERNDOWN 

Morrish are able to confirm that they 

completed the sale of the final apartment 

at Osborne Place in Ferndown at the end of 

January. In summary, the sales programme 

ran for approximately two years, in which time 

the interest ranged from first-time buyers, 

purchasing using the Morrish 75/25 Scheme to 

investors and retired persons. Osborne Place 

is centrally located in the heart of Ferndown 

with a gated courtyard entrance and allocated 

car parking. Both residential access points are 

under a secure entry system with a lift service 

to the first and second floor levels. 

OAKLANDS AVENUE, CHARD 

Morrish can also confirm that an outline 

planning consent is imminent for the 

development of 78 units at Oaklands 

Avenue in Chard. Detail to this consent is 

currently being discussed with the planning 

authority ahead of the arrangement of a 

build programme. Sixty four of these units 

will be private, with fourteen being allocated 

as social housing. 

George terrace launch 

weekend review 

Useful Contacts 

Registered Address: 

Morrish Builders 

Unit 5, Upton Industrial Estate, 

Upton, Poole, Dorset BH16 5SL 

Tel: 01202 623420 

Fax: 01202 623448 

Email: enquiries@morrish-builders.co.uk 

www.morrish-builders.co.uk 

Entre Pins 

Morrish Builders are currently taking rental 

bookings for their spacious 4-bedroom 

Spanish Villa set in Valencian countryside. 

Sales & Marketing Suite, Poundbury 

27 Billingsmoor Lane, 

Poundbury, 

Dorchester, Dorset DT1 3BG 

Tel: 01305 213745 

Email: poundbury@morrish-builders.co.uk 

For further details contact Morrish 

head office 01202 623420 

www.morrish-builders.co.uk

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