Strengthening Partnerships and Expanding Horizons with Homes England

by | Oct 31, 2024 | Blog, Current Developments, Featured, New Properties, News & Events, P J Livesey News, Past Developments, Standish Hospital, Updates

30

October, 2024

Strengthening Partnerships & Expanding Horizons with Homes England

We recently welcomed Homes England to our Green Walk development in Standish

Our team recently welcomed Homes England to Green Walk Standish, a picturesque site that represents both our dedication to heritage restoration and the transformative potential of our partnership with Homes England.

The site tour was an invaluable opportunity to showcase our vision for sustainable development and discuss ways to strengthen our ongoing collaboration on future projects.

In June 2024, we were delighted to be appointed as a trusted partner on Homes England’s Delivery Partner Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). As one of the largest residential land vendors in the uk, Homes England’s DPS offers us unique access to bid on valuable land across the country, so this partnership is a major milestone for us, reinforcing our dedication to quality, sustainable development.

Our discussions with Homes England during their visit emphasised our shared mission to meet the 2025 housing targets through thoughtful design and sustainable practices.

We’re excited about the road ahead and the potential to bring new life to even more sites. Our expertise in restoration and brownfield regeneration has resulted in some of the most unique developments nationwide, from revitalizing historic sites to creating modern, sustainable homes. Projects with Homes England to date include:

The Residence, Dartford, Wharfedale Park, The Residence, Lancaster and Green Walk, Standish.

Each of these developments reflects our commitment to delivering sustainable, high-quality housing that respects the past whilst also building for the future.

For a closer look at our work with Homes England, watch our short film.

If you have a suitable site with similar potential, contact our land and estates team to discuss opportunities to create exceptional homes together.

CONTACT OUR LAND AND ESTATES TEAM
Back to News & Events

Jamie’s Testimonial | Kings Gate Macclesfield

by | Jun 11, 2024 | Blog, Case Study, Recently Acquired, Sales Information, Standish Hospital, Uncategorised

12
June, 2024

Making new Memories at King’s Gate Macclesfield

Jamie and his son are also totally smitten with Macclesfield

Jamie and his teenage son swapped a period property for a contemporary, energy efficient home at our King’s Gate development in Macclesfield and could not be happier.

After 20 years in Alderley, Cheshire, he realised it would be better to be part of a busy community rather than in a semi-rural location which involved driving everywhere and he wanted a new build property that would not need maintenance and so began his search around the Cheshire hot spots of Alderley Edge, Wilmslow and Prestbury.

He said: “We looked at several new build developments but they were actually not very nice! Not much character or distinction and all very samey. I was looking for a company that was doing something that little bit different, with that added extra something.”

When he heard that PJ Livesey had acquired the former King’s School site he took a closer look.

Jamie said: “My son goes to school in Macclesfield but in all honestly had not considered moving here. But the more I researched about PJ Livesey the more I liked. Their back catalogue of projects is fascinating and I really like the mix between heritage and new build and every site is totally different.

“We went to look at what they had built in Didsbury and loved the contemporary properties so I registered for King’s Gate and when the show home opened we went to look and both went Wow! We want one!”

He reserved a Wilmot house type which is spread over two floors with private garden and a set-back balcony on the top floor overlooking the large green open space and across to the historic school buildings.

He said: “It’s like having our own Grand Design house! The rooms are really big, big spaces with high ceilings and flooded with light.

“And with the solar panels and power storage it is also incredibly energy efficient with basically free electricity! The boiler tells you how much you are using and how much power is left in the battery which makes you feel in control.”

Jamie and his son are also totally smitten with Macclesfield.

He said: “It has a large and really thriving centre with great places to meet and eat like The Picture Dome and BoHotel and we love the Treacle Market once a month. It has an independent cinema and pubs like The Castle playing live music.

“My son can be independent and walk into town to meet friends for a coffee or walk to the train station and catch the train into Manchester at the weekend.

“It is more eclectic with a bigger mix of people than some other places which seem to have quite a sterile mono-culture. We wanted something more interesting and with its Joy Division music legacy it does have quite a creative vibe.”

Such is the appeal that his elderly parents have already reserved a one-bedroom garden apartment in The Residence.

Jamie said: “My parents are in their 80’s and live in north Wales and having visited me a couple of times absolutely love it here! Fortunately, the apartments were just being released so they have reserved one on the ground floor and it has a large garden.

“It means that we will be able to just pop across to see them or Mum can come to me for a couple of hours while Dad explores or goes for a pint! It will be lovely having them here.”

He also praised the on-site team at King’s, especially sales consultant Keith. He said: “He is absolutely incredible. Great communication all the way through and he really could not be kinder to me or my Mum and Dad. I am really glad I met him on day one and he made this all possible. He is a really lovely face of the company.”

Current Releases
Back to News & Events

Where There’s a Will

by | Jun 26, 2023 | Blog, Current Developments, Sales Information, Standish Hospital, Uncategorised

29

June, 2023

WHERE THERE’S A WILL… THERES A WAY

Seven years of saving means Will Dickenson has been able to buy his perfect first home

Seven years of saving means Will Dickenson has been able to buy his perfect first home at our Green Walk development in Standish.

Hard working Will has been driving a 44 tonne truck the length and breadth of the UK for the family business since leaving Hartpury College at 19.

Now 26 he said: “It was really important for me to save money so that I would be able to buy a good, nice house.

“I’d been looking online for ages but the properties at Standish really caught my eye and I followed the new releases for about six months before my Dad just said go up and have a proper look.

“Its only about 10 minutes from the family farm and business, so ideal.

“We went to look properly and really liked the whole development, mainly because it is just so different from anything else with a mix of houses and lots of trees. Literally the day after we visited I reserved because I was just so sure.”

Will reserved Plot 44, a contemporary new build mews property with spacious open plan living/dining/kitchen on the ground floor with bi-fold doors onto the private garden and on the first floor, two large double bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room.

He said: “It is the perfect size for me and I’m really chuffed. The whole buying process was really easy and not stressful at all. Helen the sales negotiator was great and walking into the sales centre felt like home, not pressured at all.

“I am really looking forward to living on my own and having my own space – I just need to learn to cook now!”

View Current Releases
Back to News & Events

Heritage Homes in a Perfect Cotswold Setting

by | Feb 3, 2023 | Blog, Current Developments, New Properties, Sales Information, Standish Hospital, Uncategorised

03

February, 2023

HERITAGE HOMES IN A HISTORIC SETTING

The Retreat at Green Walk offers the perfect lifestyle setting

With uninterrupted views over the Severn Estuary and country walks from the back door The Retreat at Green Walk offers the perfect lifestyle setting.

This handsome Grade 2 listed red brick building, designed in Art Deco style with intricate brick detailing and large windows, is being converted to create 13, two and three bedroom homes with original balconies to the first floor to sit and enjoy the view.

There will also be one unique four-bedroom property and all properties at The Retreat have private gardens and parking.

The first phase within The Retreat is being released for sale at a Preview Event on February 11th and 12th with priority given to buyers who have registered their interest and made an appointment to be the first to view.

Group Sales Manager Gavin Pearce said: “We know buyers love the character of our heritage properties and The Retreat will be really special because of its location towards the back of this mature 32 acre site.

“We already have a lot of interest and while a show property will not be available to view until March, we are offering hard hat tours across the site for people who have made an appointment for the Preview Weekend.

We want to make sure they have the time to fully appreciate the lifestyle on offer at Green Walk and the wonderful setting of The Retreat which not only has long distance views but direct access behind to country walks.

“The range of buildings at Green Walk make it unique and even in the midst of winter the development looks fantastic and it is always a pleasure to welcome new visitors to come and see what we are creating.”

Development of Green Walk has reached the mid-way stage with half of the total 140 homes now sold, ranging from two-bedroom starter homes to large detached six bedroom houses and character apartments.

View Current Releases
Back to News & Events

Cotswold Estate Reveals First Heritage Homes

by | Jul 7, 2022 | Blog, Current Developments, News & Events, Sales Information, Standish Hospital, Updates

07

July, 2022

COTSWOLD ESTATE REVEALS FIRST HERITAGE HOMES
Show Home Event Weekend Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th July • 10am until 4pm

The first conversion properties at our Green Walk development at Stonehouse in Gloucestershire are being revealed this weekend. (July 9/10)

We are opening the doors of two stunning properties show casing The Residence – an Art Deco style building that has been skilfully converted to create 11, three bedroom houses and two grand apartments.

These stunning homes enjoy an enhanced Heritage Range specification befitting their character with taller skirting boards, superior kitchen range and hard flooring.

The houses have four sets of bi-fold doors, at ground floor leading out onto a private garden and from the first-floor bedrooms opening onto a balcony with the original curved metal balustrade.

Prices start at £579,950

Group sales manager Gavin Pearce said: “The Residence sits at the back of the 30-acre site with uninterrupted woodland views at the front.

“The distinctive building has been converted with much thought and care to create homes that respect the history and style of the building.

“Having bi-fold doors on both levels really opens up the properties to make the most of the magnificent, mature woodland setting.

“Six of the properties have already been reserved off plan and we cannot wait to open the doors of the show homes and let people see the character and quality on offer.”

The two large apartments sit at the apex of the building’s two wings and offer truly unique accommodation with one accessed by the original Art Deco staircase and the other boasting a large private garden.

They are priced from £674,950

The Residence is one of four Listed buildings on The Standish Estate that we are converting to create beautiful homes of character.

We are also building new homes ranging from two-bedroom mews to large detached family properties.

Gavin added: “The first phase of new build homes is now completely sold out and it is lovely to see the first residents enjoying life at Green Walk, Standish.

“We expect similar demand for the conversion properties and also the next release of new build homes which will include three bedroom semi-detached houses and mews homes perfect for first time buyers wanting to put down roots somewhere very special.”

Situated in an elevated location just outside the village of Stonehouse, The Residence is approached via a sweeping tree-lined drive from where there are distant views to the Severn Estuary.

Stonehouse train station has direct rail routes into London and the town is five minutes from the thriving centre of Stroud. Gloucester, Cheltenham and Swindon are all within an easy commute.

Register Your Interest
Back to News & Events

The Oaks | Deluxe 5 Bedroom Home

by | May 20, 2021 | Blog, Feature Properties, News & Events, Standish Hospital

20
May, 2021

THE OAKS, A DELUXE 5 BEDROOM PROPERTY

A gorgeous five bedroom detached house perfectly designed for family life.

We have named many of the properties at our Green Walk development at Standish in Gloucestershire after trees – inspired by the centuries-old arboretum that surrounds them.

The Oaks is as magnificent as it sounds – a gorgeous five-bedroom detached house perfectly designed for family life with spacious rooms and flexible accommodation.

The Oaks are part of the first phase of this lovely development and after launching properties off-plan to registered buyers the final Oaks house is now available, the last of the released properties so far at Green Walk, Standish.

Designed specifically for this area of the site and positioned overlooking an open area of green space this is an exceptional opportunity to be part of the unique Green Walk lifestyle.

The property boasts a huge open plan kitchen/dining/family room which spans the entire back of the house with two sets of bi-folding doors opening out onto the spacious private gardens.

There is a more formal living room – again with doors to the garden – at the front of the house. The double garage has direct access to the house and there is also a useful cloakroom, powder room and utility room to add practicality to this decadent property.

A large balcony off the galleried landing adds drama to the first floor and there are three self-contained bedroom suites while two more bedrooms are served by the spacious family bathroom.

The Oaks are priced at: £899,950.

Contact our friendly sales advisor Elaine for more information on the development at Green Walk Standish.

Register Your Interest
Back to News & Events