The first properties have been reserved on the site of a construction partnership between three North-East firms which offers affordable housing on the outskirts of Durham.
Show homes at the Prince Bishops Homes Swallowtail Meadows site in New Brancepeth opened to the public in February. Since then, reservations have been taken on five homes at the development, which features 33 three and four bedroom houses available either to buy or on a rent-to-buy scheme.
The residential development, which is situated in rural County Durham and offers stunning views over open countryside, has been designed and built to reflect the existing architecture of the village.
Construction on the site has been managed by Swale Valley Construction, a Catterick-based building contractor which has partnered with Gateshead-based brick merchants W McGovern & Co on the project.
Charles Smith, from Swale Valley Construction, said: “I am delighted to see that the first properties on this fantastic development are in such high demand. We have worked carefully to ensure that the architecture of the site fits its surroundings, working with our suppliers to source materials such as bricks to match existing nearby properties and I think this attention to detail is evident in the final product. I am looking forward to completing the final stages of the site and seeing the first residents move into their new properties.”
Rob Hughes, Managing Director of W McGovern & Co, said: “This development marks the beginning of a partnership between McGoverns and Swale Valley Construction and I am looking forward to what the future holds for both companies as we work together on exciting new building projects across the North of England.
“McGoverns has over seven decades of experience in the trade, which means we really are the experts when it comes to sourcing bricks to meet any design. It’s great to see the results of our hard work come to fruition when building projects are completed.”
Properties on the site start from £127,000. Alternatively, £580 rent per calendar month and 20% discount is provided against this rent cost, to enable first time buyers the ability to save for a mortgage deposit.
