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goals. We used responsibly-sourced materials that are approved by the correct framewors and benefi t from having a chain of custody, meaning we can track the timber from source.”


As well as allowing the housebuilder to trace right back to its source, the timber frame also acts as an “excellent insulator’, allowing us to insulate between the frame which increases the energy effi ciency of our homes before other features are even added, and reduces the reliance on energy sources – renewable or otherwise,” Walker adds.


The timber was brought to site as pre-manufactured units, factory-controlled and craned onsite. “This modern method of construction cuts down on construction waste,” explains Walker. “It reduces the carbon footprint and cuts down on construction time.” With the delays faced during remediation works, the development’s show home fi nally launched in the fi rst quarter of 2023. The housebuilder hopes to complete the development by the third quarter of 2025, and only three homes remain available for sale.


The homes are all internally fi nished to a high standard, including fully fi tted itchens with soft close doors and drawers, glass splashbacks and an integrated fridge freezer, gas hob, electric oven and extractor hood as standard. A variety of tiles are available to choose from in the bathrooms, ensuites and cloakrooms, and chrome heated towel rails are fi tted in the family bathrooms and ensuites The staircases are fi nished with a polished natural wood handrail and all doors have satin stainless steel handles.


ENERGY EFFICIENCY & BIODIVERSITY Achieving a high level of sustainability was a target from the outset, with Walker explaining that the site is the company’s “most sustainable development to date.” A range of features were included, ranging from large-scale, such as the timber frame, right down to the fi ner details. Every home has an EV charger fi tted as standard, along with -rated condensing boilers and low heat-loss water cylinders. The timber frame is responsibly sourced to minimise deforestation, with either FSC-approved


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A RANGE OF SUSTAINABLE FEATURES INCLUDE THE TIMBER FRAME AT THE LARGE SCALE DOWN TO THE FINER DETAILS


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