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A new264 home greenfield development iswell underway in Devon, inspired by‘Arts and Crafts’ design of the early 20th century, and the site’s landscape. JackWooler explores a projectwhich also foregroundsmodular innovation


new community of 264 high quality homes is being constructed near the seaside town of Exmouth,


Devon. It features tree-lined streets and ‘Arts and Crafts’ inspired homes that are designed to complement the adjacent neighbourhood. A ‘partnership project’ between local landowner Clinton Devon Estates and TaylorWimpey, Plumb Park comprises two, three and four bedroom homes to suit a range of needs, with 40% designated as affordable housing. The centrepiece is a curved crescent


of 18 terraced homes overlooking a public hilltop park – known locally as Donkey Hill. Each of these homes feature rooms in the roof, providing additional space for prospective purchasers – achieved through modern methods of construction (MMC). The whole of the development is grouped around Donkey Hill, which has sightlines to the sea. New residents will benefit from this alongside over 14 acres of open space near to the development, as well as walking trails on site, new hedges, woodland, and flowers planted to support the native wildlife. Among the many selling points for


buyers are its proximity to the Devon countryside, connections to local amenities in Exmouth and Plymouth, and community facilities which the


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