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Timber<br />
frame<br />
homes an<br />
eye opener<br />
<strong>Hills</strong> Homes’ first foray into timber<br />
frame construction is moving on a<br />
pace with the development of five<br />
dwellings for Sarsen Housing<br />
Association alongside our own site at<br />
Manor Farm in Burbage near<br />
Marlborough.<br />
Having taken a traditionally pragmatic<br />
view with reliance on masonry construction<br />
up to this time, the Company decided<br />
to “dip its toe” in the water by using Modern<br />
Methods of Construction (MMC) for this<br />
mixed tenure eco-homes scheme.<br />
Bob Sparrow, Production Director, who has<br />
worked closely with specialist timber frame<br />
contractor Merronbrook Limited, commented that<br />
“it was a joy to see the five dwellings watertight &<br />
ready for internal trades just three weeks after commencement<br />
of the frames’ erection. The speed was a<br />
real eye opener; indeed if you blinked you almost<br />
missed it”.<br />
Summer sales soared<br />
at Warminster<br />
S<br />
ales were certainly not slow during summer and we<br />
have proved this at our new development in Warminster.<br />
Although the 25-home development at Chestnut Tree<br />
Gardens will not be complete until the middle of next<br />
year, all but one has sold ‘off plan’ in a record 14 weeks!<br />
The development consists of four house types,<br />
with two to four bedrooms. They are set in a rural<br />
location nestling on the western fringes of the<br />
Salisbury Plain.<br />
David Chamberlain has teamed up with friends<br />
to buy six of the properties, which they plan to<br />
let. He received information about the<br />
development from <strong>Hills</strong> Homes after buying<br />
houses at our Newcroft Gardens site in Calne.<br />
“I was keen to invest in more <strong>Hills</strong> Homes<br />
properties,” says David.<br />
“I have been thoroughly impressed with<br />
the quality of finish and the specification<br />
– a number of ‘extras’ are included in an<br />
already reasonable price. I have enjoyed<br />
dealing with a relatively small housebuilder<br />
because you have confidence<br />
that problems will be dealt with. The<br />
site managers and sales advisors<br />
couldn’t have been more helpful.”<br />
Bob Sparrow (second right) inspects the new timber frame buildings with<br />
(left to right) Alan Pardoe, <strong>Group</strong> MD, Robert Hill, <strong>Group</strong> Chairman, Nick<br />
King, General Manager Property and Barry Wheeler, Site Manager.<br />
Nick King, General Manager for<br />
<strong>Hills</strong> Homes, adds: “Chestnut Tree<br />
Gardens has been a tremendous<br />
success. Part of the credit<br />
should go to our sales advisor,<br />
Liz Young. She showed great<br />
tenacity in following<br />
through leads. Potential<br />
buyers were impressed<br />
with her experience, good<br />
judgement and<br />
personable nature.”<br />
Coming soon… for 2007<br />
8 country homes in Burbage<br />
11 homes in Minety<br />
10 houses & 4 apartments in Highworth<br />
6 five-bedroom detached homes in Cromhall (near Wootton under Edge)<br />
All enquiries to Fiona Lawson and Josi Hobbs on 01672 518944<br />
The last remaining plot is a Gainsford which is<br />
a 3 bedroom 3 storey house with two parking<br />
spaces. Priced at £163,500, incentives are<br />
available, please call Liz for more<br />
information on telephone 01985 220532.<br />
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