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Helping Danesfield Pupils Make the Most of Their Outdoor Gym Equipment

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South West housebuilder Summerfield Homes have handed over a cheque to Danesfield School in Williton to help pupils make the most of their outdoor gym, even in wet weather.

Summerfield Homes donated £500 towards the new matting to go around the outdoor equipment and is pleased to invest back into the local community, where they are currently active on their Liddymore Park development in the neighbouring town of Watchet.

The outdoor equipment was opened in the summer of 2022 by the then captain of Somerset County Cricket Club, Tom Abell however, the gym is less popular with the school’s 350 pupils aged 9 to 13 when the ground is wet.

Headteacher, David McGrath, said: “The school is grateful for the money towards the matting which will be installed by caretaker Ray Griffiths and make the use of the gym more appealing in periods of bad weather. I am pleased that Summerfield Homes are keen to support the communities in which they are building new homes.”

Summerfield’s Divisional Director, Sales & Marketing, Philip Morgan said: “It was a pleasure to visit the school which has been part of the Williton, Watchet and Washford communities for generations. The business is pleased to provide a donation towards something that would benefit the pupils and encourage outdoor activities.”

The Watchet development Liddymore Park, is a collection of traditionally built 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes nestled at the foothills of the Quantock Hills National Landscape. The show homes are open Friday – Wednesday, 10am – 5pm.

Image: Pictured with the outdoor gym equipment are (left to right): Summerfield sales advisor, Rene Kilner; School Caretaker, Ray Griffiths: Head Teacher, David McGrath; Divisional Director, Sales & Marketing for Summerfield, Philip Morgan and pupils Freddie, Isabelle, Tammy and Freddie.

New Senior Appointment at Summerfield Homes

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Summerfield Homes, has continued to grow its team with the appointment of a new Divisional Director to head up strategic land and planning. 

Neal Jillings joins the housebuilder as Divisional Director for Strategic Land & Planning in his new role based at the firm’s Taunton office bringing with him over two decades of experience within residential development across the region.

Neal is a chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute and brings with him a wealth of specialist knowledge and experience.  This includes working for a local planning authority, the Planning Inspectorate, Savills and, more recently, running his own practice where he has recently been working with the team at Summerfield Homes in a consultancy capacity.

In his new role, Neal will be responsible for identifying and progressing future opportunities for housing schemes in the South West in line with Summerfield Homes’ growth plans. Neal will also be working on progressing the planning strategy for some of the company’s existing strategic land assets from Plymouth to North Somerset.

Ed Khodabandehloo, Managing Director at Summerfield Homes, said: “I am pleased to continue our growth plans with the appointment of a highly qualified and well-respected professional in Neal. We have some exciting strategic land holdings across Devon and Somerset and with Neal on board we can really focus on bringing these to fruition as well as adding to the company’s already expanding land portfolio.”

Commenting on his new appointment, Neal Jillings said: “I have enjoyed working with Summerfield Homes as one of my key clients and taking up Ed’s offer is a fantastic opportunity for me.  I have worked in planning and development throughout the South West for almost 30 years.  I hope to bring some of that experience to bear in helping Summerfield Homes maintain its position as a respected and successful regional housebuilder”

Summerfield Homes announces it’s first Net Zero development in Middlezoy

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Summerfield Homes has secured permission to build 26 new homes, including affordable properties, in Middlezoy.

The Somerset based housebuilder has been given consent for the development on land off Back Lane, which will be Summerfield Homes first Net Zero Carbon project.

With new access and highways improvements as part of the scheme, the development will have a mix of one, two, three and four bedroom homes, of which a number will be handed over to a local housing association. This comes after a 2021 housing needs survey highlighted the requirement for more affordable homes in the area.

Not only will the development benefit from being a Net Zero scheme but also, each property will be constructed with the latest energy efficient features such as a renewable energy source, PV solar panels and shower saves. Summerfield Homes is also installing a variety of bird and bat boxes, bee bricks and hedgehog friendly fencing within the development for local wildlife to thrive in the area.

Planning permission was granted to Summerfield Homes on appeal after the planning committee turned it down. The application went to committee with the planning offices recommendation and no technical objection from highways or other consultees.

The village is accessible to travel routes including the A372 that goes to Bridgwater in approximately seven miles; Junction 24 of the M5 motorway in approximately nine miles and the A361 that goes to the County Town, Taunton in approximately 14 miles.

Commenting on the appeal decision, Ed Khodabandehloo, Managing Director at Summerfield Homes, said: ‘I’m very pleased that the Planning Inspectorate has made the decision in favour of our appeal. We submitted a policy compliant application that had no technical objections, full policy support and included ten affordable homes to meet part of a long-standing need for affordable housing identified within the village.

“We are delighted with the outcome and look forward to returning to Middlezoy to build these properties in what is a very desirable Somerset village.” 

Summerfield Homes purchases land for 9 family homes in Horton, Somerset

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Summerfield Homes has purchased the land of a former garage in the village of Horton where it has permission to build nine detached family homes.

The Somerset based housebuilder is delivering a mix of three, four and five bedroom detached homes on the outskirts of the Horton located off Shave Lane.

Before construction can begin, the former garage and outbuildings will be demolished making way for a new access road and the nine homes, which have been individually designed, adopting a contemporary specification inside and out.

Enjoying views of open countryside, the site will retain East and South hedgerows and trees with additional planting, bird and bat boxes to encourage nature to thrive in the rural setting.

Each new home will benefit from the latest energy-efficient features incorporating a renewable energy source, shower saves and further thermally efficient external elements. The development has been carefully planned to ensure each property takes advantage of the maximum amount of natural sunlight and ventilation.

The popular village of Horton benefits from a rural setting but is coupled with excellent travel routes, being accessible to major A roads including the A303 and A358 as well as being approximately 11 miles from Junction 25 of the M5 motorway.

Commenting on the completion of this new site purchase, Jamie Johnson, Development Manager at Summerfield Homes, said: “We are pleased to have successfully completed the purchase of the land at Horton, off Shave Lane. This development presents the opportunity for Summerfield Homes to deliver nine contemporary new homes all built to an excellent specification.

“We understand the importance of providing highly energy efficient properties, that are not only kind to the environment but also benefit from being constructed with quality materials ensuring we provide an excellent place for customers to live for years to come.”

Development underway at Carrots Farm, North Petherton

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Summerfield Homes have officially started works on 20 new homes at Carrots Farm, North Petherton.

This development will have a collection of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes positioned in a prime location just under 1 mile from Junction 24 of the M5 Motorway.

Since acquiring the land earlier in the year Summerfield Homes have received high levels of interest in the properties and expect this to be a highly sought after development.

Carrots Farm will also deliver areas of open space, a local area of play and affordable housing.

Ed Khodabandehloo, Managing Director at Summerfield Homes commented; “We are delighted to have started at Carrots Farm in North Petherton, delivering 20 homes to this popular Somerset village. Our sales team look forward to welcoming customers to the development in early 2023.”

Summerfield Commercial welcomes award winning architect to Viney Court

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Summerfield Commercial are pleased to have handed over the keys to the newly refurbished Suite 201-202 at Viney Court, to the award winning architects Stone + Partners Architecture.  As a result of the post-pandemic changes to working patterns, Stone + Partners decided to take a more flexible approach to the way they work which has prompted a change of offices.

Summerfield Commercial presented a great opportunity in a sought-after location by subdividing a large open plan office into two smaller suites. This allowed Stone + Partners to occupy a reduced space in a modern working environment with the advantage of having allocated parking in a central Taunton location, 24/7 access and excellent travel routes.

In 2009 whilst Summerfield were renovating Viney Court & Victoria House, Stone + Partners assisted with the architectural design of the two buildings and so we are delighted to welcome them back into a space they helped create.

Nick Ratcliff, Director at Stone + Partners Architecture commented;  Stone + Partners Architecture are delighted to take possession of the keys to our new offices in Viney Court, moving into a building developed by our good friends at Summerfield Developments (with a little help from us!) back in 2009. Designing workspaces to help organisations adapt to changed requirements has long been a valued service we provide to others. Now we look forward to relocating from our existing premises to a more flexible workspace, to suit the future development of our own practice.

Will Grant, Portfolio Manager for Summerfield Commercial commented; It has been a pleasure working with Stone + Partners Architecture.  Viney Court forms part of a courtyard of refurbished brick buildings formerly used as a factory by Van Heusen Shirts.  The building maintains many of the original features and now provides modern, open plan offices with good natural light and a distinctive loft style.  Summerfield Commercial are delighted to have created a flexible workspace which suits Stone + Partners current and future business needs.

If you are looking for new premises for your business, please get in contact with the Summerfield Commercial team who hold a large portfolio of commercial property throughout the South West, 01823 257961 commercial@summerfield.co.uk, www.summerfield.co.uk.  For enquiries relating to Victoria House and Viney Court, please also feel free to contact our sole agents Hatfield White, 01823 353033 mail@hatfieldwhite.co.uk

Pictured Will Grant, Portfolio Manager at Summerfield (Left) & Nick Ratcliff, Director at Stone + Partners Architecture (Right)

Next Phase of Killams Park Underway in Taunton, Somerset

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Summerfield Homes are pleased to announce the start of works to the third phase of their award winning new homes development in Taunton; Killams Park.

With work originally starting in 2016, the development has won five awards for the quality of the homes which include 2, 3 and 4 bed homes. The third phase, now well underway, will also see the construction of affordable homes under Summerfield’s My Homes initiative, amongst the first 26 of the final 101 properties left to build in the third phase.

As part of the phase three plans, Summerfield Homes have included a new play area for the benefit of the local community as well as considerable levels of open space and allotments.

The development located in southern part of Taunton has excellent travel routes and Junction 25 of the M5 is jst a 4-mile drive from the site.

Josh Cooper has been recently promoted to Site Manager at Killams Park from his previous role as Assistant Site Manager.  Mark Woodland has now taken the role as the companies Project Manager overseeing the construction of multiple housing projects

Ed Khodabandehloo, Managing Director at Summerfield Homes said: “Killams Park has become one of the most sought after places to live in the Taunton area and I’m pleased to be progressing with Phase Three. Our sales team look forward to welcoming prospective purchasers to the development later this year.”

30 New Jobs at new Removals and Storage Facility at Westpark 26

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SUMMERFIELD Commercial are pleased to announce the creation of up to 30 new employment opportunities following the start of works on a 15,200 sq ft (1,412 sq m) warehouse and storage facility for the Fox Group.

Work commenced on Block 5Z at the growing Westpark 26 development last month (February 2022) and will see Fox Self Storage taking occupation alongside Chudley International Removals, relocating from Illminster, by the end of the year.

The bespoke build is part of the Fox Group’s expansion plans and is due to create and retain up to 30 new skilled and semi-skilled jobs, whilst also providing a self storage facility to meet local and regional demand.

Ben Trickey, Commercial Director at Summerfield said: “The creation of jobs is always a welcome part of any new commercial development we undertake as a business; enhancing the local economy further.

I’m delighted to be able to have commenced work on this latest development at Block 5Z for the Fox Group, enabling their continued growth and expansion here in Somerset.”

Fox Group was founded in 1971 and the latest development, it’s eighth site in the UK was confirmed during the company’s 50th year of trading as a family business.

Paul Fox, Managing Director of Fox Group said: “I’m delighted to be able to confirm Summerfield Commercial have started work on site at Westpark 26 recently and I will be undertaking recruitment for staff within the coming months.

The high bay warehousing and storage facility will continue to serve the business, offering national and international home and business relocation services, alongside our ever-popular range of self storage options for homes and businesses, here in Somerset.”

Westpark 26 has established itself as a prime modern business park, with a range of amenities, serving both the Wellington/Taunton area and the wider M5 corridor. The 200,000 sq ft (18,500 sq m) site features industrial warehouses, distribution depots, workshops, trade counters, offices and small employment units with planning consent in place for further uses including logistics, manufacturing and health, as well as frontage and road side options.

The business park boasts a range of existing amenities including a 60-bed Travelodge hotel, the Skylark pub, Shell service station with a Budgens convenience store and Subway, in addition to Costa and McDonald’s restaurants, both with drive-thru facilities.

Summerfield secures two national trade counters at Westpark 26

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SUMMERFIELD Commercial announce Toolstation & Screwfix have both leased new units on the latest phase of development at the established business park, situated just off junction 26 of the M5.

Blocks C and D comprise of two terraces of industrial units that suit trade counter or light manufacturing occupiers. Screwfix and Toolstation have leased units in Block C of 4,100 sq ft and 2,800 sq ft respectively and will be in occupation during February 2022.

The remaing two units in Block C, comprising a total of approx. 5,437 sq ft are also under offer with completion anticipated in March of this year.

A further 4 units in the adjacent Block D are available for lease offering 2,572 sq ft each, or up to a combined total of approx. 10,288 sq. ft, subject to the requirements of any occupier’s needs, with dedicated and communal parking onsite.  

Ben Trickey, Commercial Director at Summerfield said: “Having two such well-regarded national trade counter operators both taking leases at Westpark 26 is indicative of the business park’s success. It’s a very welcome move from Screwfix and Toolstation who both have their heritage here in Somerset, and we’re looking forward to welcoming all of our new occupiers this spring.”

Colliers acted for Screwfix and Adept Consultancy acted for Toolstation.

Philip MacLachlan, Managing Director at Adept Consultancy, commented on Toolstation’s latest development: “With over 500 branches across the UK, Westpark 26 was a prime location for the growth of our branches both in the South West and the UK.”

Westpark 26 has established itself as a prime modern business park, with a range of amenities, serving both the Wellington/Taunton area and the wider M5 corridor. The 200,000 sq ft (18,500 sq m) site features industrial warehouses, distribution depots, workshops, trade counters, offices and small employment units with planning consent in place for further uses including logistics, manufacturing and health, as well as frontage and road side options.

The business park boasts a range of existing amenities including a 60-bed Travelodge hotel, the Skylark pub, Shell service station with a Budgens convenience store and Subway, in addition to Costa and McDonald’s restaurants, both with drive-thru facilities.

 Tim Western of JLL and Andrew Maynard of Alder King, joint marketing agents, commented ‘Summerfield’s strategy to speculatively construct modern business space has again paid dividends with these latest signings by well-known trade counter operators. Wellington is growing significantly as a town with large housing developments and Westpark 26 provides valuable employment opportunities’.

For further information on the latest availability at Westpark 26, please contact the joints agents; Tim Western of JLL or Andrew Maynard at Alder King.

Somerset Housebuilder Returns To Watchet

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Summerfield Homes are pleased to announce the purchase of a development which will comprise of 250 new homes in Watchet, Somerset. 

This acquisition represents the single largest purchase the regional housebuilding business has made, and shows Summerfield’s commitment in continuing to invest long term in housing and particularly within the Somerset West and Taunton area.

Summerfield Homes plan to commence work in early 2022 and the development will offer a mix of one, two, three and four bedroom homes. A new carpark and gates will also be constructed for the benefit of Knights Templar Community Church School and Nursery.

Ed Khodabandehloo, Director at Summerfield (pictured) commented:

‘We are delighted to be back investing and building in Watchet a town that is becoming increasingly popular. We’re already gathering interest and very much look forward to welcoming purchasers to the sites marketing suite which we anticipate will be open in autumn 2022.’

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