HISTORY AND FUTURE COMBINE AT HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN BEWDLEY

LOCAL history will be remembered at a new housing development in Bewdley launching this spring.  
 

Almost 200 people have registered interest in just 59 private sale properties being built by Elan Homes. 

The 8.25 acre site, on Stourport Road, was allocated for housing in the Wyre Forest District Local Plan. 

While the homes will feature the latest energy efficient features, the name of the development was inspired by the area’s heritage. 

Elan regional sales director Tracey Ball explained: “It’s important that while we look to the future and create energy efficient homes for modern lifestyles, we remember the past. The site of our new homes in Bewdley adjoins the former walled garden of Sandbourne House, with the existing gate to be used to provide pedestrian access. We’ve aptly named the development Sandbourne Gardens. Along with new homes, we’ll also be creating a Locally Equipped Area for Play and will be including train-shaped items giving a nod to the neighbouring Severn Valley Railway Line. 

“Reflecting demand identified in the council’s local housing needs survey, we’re building everything from two-bedroom properties ideally suited to first time buyers and downsizers to five-bedroom family homes in the catchment area of local schools. Dozens of people have already enquired about the properties and there’s a growing curiosity in the homes as work progresses. We’re planning to release the first homes for sale in the spring and will be keeping those who register their interest updated.” 

Prices for the homes will be announced at the launch. 

Sandbourne Gardens is the first Elan development where heating and hot water will be powered by air source heat pumps in place of traditional gas boilers. There will also be underfloor heating to the ground floor of the properties.  

Every home will have an electric vehicle charging point. 

There will be areas of open space for residents to enjoy, with 40% of the development classified as “green infrastructure”. Elan will plant 77 new trees within Sandbourne Gardens. 

Along with new homes, the scheme will bring more than £380,000 of investment in the local area including funding for education, health, highways and traffic measures, sports facilities and a biodiversity offsetting contribution of almost £41,000 for the provision and management of meadow grassland at Burlish Meadows parkland. 

Potential purchasers can register interest in the new homes at Sandbourne Gardens via https://www.elan-homes.co.uk/developments/sandbourne-gardens.