Hills Homes’ award-winning development shortlisted for second award

Posted on 14 July, 2020 by Aidan Dever

Hills Homes’ development, Hillside, in the village of Blunsdon, has been shortlisted for a West of England LABC Building Excellence Award.

The development won Best New Large Housing Development award from Swindon Borough Council’s Building Control department earlier this year. Hillside is a mix of two, three and four bedroom homes and features a children’s play area together with green spaces and allotments.

Building commenced in 2016 and took three years to complete, with the final homeowner taking occupancy in January 2020.

The Building Excellence Awards are given to companies whose developments have successfully met set assessment criteria.

The following aspects of a development are taken into account:

The developer’s response to site constraints
External appearance and internal planning
Layout grouping and landscaping
Attention to safety, security and accessibility.

Nick King, Group Director of Hills Homes, says: “We are proud to have our Hillside development recognised for another award. It has been a very popular development as buyers have been attracted to the high quality of the build and finishes. We have longstanding, collaborative relationships with both the LABC and Swindon Borough Council building control teams and continue to build homes which we are proud of.”

The award winners will be announced on Tuesday 15 September on the LABC’s website and without a ceremony this year.

The LABC (Local Authority Building Control) is a national body which represents all local authority building control teams in England and Wales delivering impartial and professional building control services.

Hills Homes anticipates it will start to build its next development of 54 homes at The Paddocks in Broad Blunsdon later this year.

Hills Homes has established a strong reputation for building high quality homes on carefully selected sites. From bespoke country homes on the edge of sought after villages to major urban developments, Hills brings individuals quality to each of their developments.

If you have any queries relating to this Hillside award, please contact our Communications Team at comms@hills-group.co.uk.

More homes now available to buy at Hills Homes’ development in Tetbury

Posted on 10 July, 2020 by Aidan Dever

Hills Homes is pleased to release a further five plots at its Whitelands development on the rural edge of the Cotswold market town of Tetbury.

All five plots are spacious four-bedroom detached homes with gardens and a garage. Well-designed layouts give contemporary and flexible living spaces, enabling you to have a large sociable kitchen dining area with patio doors into the rear garden, with a separate living room and plenty of options for a home office if required. Superior quality materials, appliances, sanitary ware, fixtures and fittings are used throughout, providing a luxurious, long-lasting feel.

The first phase of plots was released last September with all thirteen homes proving popular – they are all now under offer, exchanged or complete.

Nick King, Group Director at Hills Homes, said: “We welcomed our first occupants to Whitelands earlier this year and will see more homeowners moving into their properties in July. The development has proved popular with families, couples and single buyers and now forms an impressive gateway to Tetbury as you enter the town from the direction of Westonbirt.”

Prices start at £495,000. For more information about Hills Homes and our Whitelands development, please browse our website or contact our appointed selling agent Perry Bishop & Chambers in their Tetbury office on 01666 504418 or email tetbury@perrybishop.co.uk.

If you have any queries relating to this, please contact our Communications Team at comms@hills-group.co.uk.

Hills Homes’ Whitelands development in Tetbury proving popular

Posted on 17 October, 2019 by Aidan Dever

Hills Homes’ Whitelands development in Tetbury has proved very popular since its sales launch in September with five reservations in the first three weeks.

Two reservations were made on the first day and the success on such little time shows how popular and sought after these homes are whilst they are being currently built in the lovely Cotswold town.

There are only 23 three and four-bedroom open-market homes available, meaning over 20% of the development was reserved in the first month.

Whitelands is situated in the desirable Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the 39 traditionally built houses, presented in seven different styles, were constructed using a mixture of materials including natural Cotswold stone, taking inspiration from and being sympathetic to the surroundings.

Each home has been thoughtfully designed and traditionally built with superior quality materials to Hills’ exacting standard. Every room comes with a range of attractive features at no extra cost.

The market town of Tetbury held great importance in the trading of wool and yarn during the Middle Ages, but today, Tetbury is better known for being the second largest town in the Cotswolds. Renowned for its antique shops, boutique stores, independent eateries and a number of historical features (such as the 17th century Market Hall, The Chipping Steps and St. Mary’s Church), Tetbury is attractive and thriving yet quaint

Hills Homes is an award-winning local developer with a strong reputation for building high-quality homes on carefully selected sites. We don’t just build houses, we build homes.

If you have any queries relating to the Whitelands development, please contact our Communications Team at comms@hills-group.co.uk.

Hills Homes opens its doors to the public at Hillside

Posted on 5 September, 2017 by Aidan Dever

Hills Homes is opening the doors of its new show home to the public this Saturday, 10 September. The new show home marks the formal launch of the popular 61 home development at Hillside, Blunsdon.

Early plot releases have seen strong sales activity which proves Blunsdon to be a popular choice for house buyers. As the development progresses, prospective buyers can now benefit from the addition of a show home to preview the features and quality that can be expected in their new Hills homes.

Available for sale through local estate agents Atwell Martin, Hillside will comprise a range of two, three and four-bedroom homes in different styles.

Nick King, Group Director of Hills Homes, said: “The homes at Hillside are located in an extremely convenient position, built to Hills’ exacting standards, initial activity has seen a range of purchasers respond quickly and positively to the development. We are confident that the release of further plots for sale as the development progresses will be just as well received.”

Hillside, has excellent transport links to the motorway network and is located a short distance from local shopping and recreational facilities at Priory Vale. All properties for sale are available using the popular Help to Buy scheme.

For more information please contact the sales office on 07815 940673 or Atwell Martin’s Swindon Office on 01793 643643. The show home will be open from 11.00 to 15.00 on Saturday, following which it will be open every week from Thursday to Monday between 10.00 to 16.00.

Hills Homes Developments, through its popular Hills Homes brand, has established a strong reputation for building high quality homes on carefully selected sites in Wiltshire and neighbouring areas – from major developments in large towns to smaller ones in rural towns and villages.

If you have any queries relating to this, please contact our Communications Team at comms@hills-group.co.uk.

Hills Homes hopes to make it two out of two at this year’s LABC awards

Posted on 16 May, 2017 by Aidan Dever

Swindon-based housing developer Hills Homes has been nominated for the Best Small New Housing Development award, by the LABC, for a second successive year.

Hills Homes was successful in the Best Small New Housing Development category for its ‘Tommy’s Barn’ development in Bishopstone last year, and will be hoping to replicate their achievement at this year’s awards for ‘The Orchard’ development in South Marston.

The results will be announced at the West of England LABC Building Excellence Awards, in Bristol, on the 14th July.

Nick King, Group Director of Hills Homes, said: “The news that Hills has been nominated in this category for a second successive year is fantastic. It is a testament to Hills’ exacting standards and commitment to high quality.”

The award category recognises the effort and attention to detail that has been invested by the developers to: adapt to site constraints, carefully plan each layout and maximise the overall appearance of the development.

Hills Homes is an award-winning local developer with a strong reputation for building high-quality homes on carefully selected sites. We don’t just build houses, we build homes.

If you have any queries relating to this, please contact our Communications Team at comms@hills-group.co.uk.

Hills Homes sees success as Watchfield view home boosts sales

Posted on 14 February, 2017 by Aidan Dever

Hills Homes has seen strong sales at its Watchfield development, since the launch of its new view home.

The view home, at Queens Close Watchfield, was launched on Saturday 4 February and within seven days had been reserved along with two other properties.

Nick King, Group Director of Hills Homes, said: “The homes at Watchfield are located in an extremely convenient location and the initial interest was greater than expected. We have seen a range of purchasers, from first-time buyers to existing homeowners respond quickly and positively to the development.”

Queens Close consists of ten contemporary three and four-bedroom family homes built to Hills’ exacting standards and are available for sale through local estate agents Perry Bishop and Chambers.

The development has excellent transport links to London, Bristol and Oxford via the M4 motorway, A419 and Swindon rail services and is located just a short walk from the village’s local services and nearby Swindon which offers further extensive leisure and retail amenities.

All properties for sale are available using the popular Help to Buy scheme. For more information please contact Perry Bishop and Chambers’ sales office on 01367 240356.

If you have any queries relating to this, please contact our Communications Team at comms@hills-group.co.uk.

Hills Homes donates meadowland to West Oxfordshire District Council

Posted on 2 February, 2017 by Aidan Dever

Local housing developer Hills Homes, has donated an area of meadowland near Witney town centre to West Oxfordshire District Council.

The newly acquired land covers 0.92 acres and is adjacent to Hills Homes’ Bishop’s Farm Mill development off Witan Way.

Councillor Jeanette Baker said: “The open spaces along the River Windrush are a defining characteristic of the town and fit in with our strategy of maintaining accessible green areas in and around Witney.”

Bishop’s Farm Mill in Witney is comprised of seven exclusive apartments in a stylish mill conversion with picturesque views across meadowland and the River Windrush. This is a rejuvenation of 19th-century Bishop’s Farm Mill.

As the largest town in West Oxfordshire with a population of 25,000, Witney is a great place to shop with an impressive array of independent traders and stylish boutique shops complemented by more familiar high street brands in modern shopping centres. Every Thursday and Saturday the Market Square bustles with shoppers and market traders, whilst a monthly Friday farmers’ market brings delicious local produce into the heart of the town.

The award-winning Hills Homes has established a strong reputation for building high-quality homes on carefully selected sites. From bespoke country homes on the edge of sought-after villages to major urban developments, Hills brings individual quality to each of its developments.

If you have any queries relating to this West Oxfordshire District Council meadowland donation, please contact our Communications Team at comms@hills-group.co.uk

Hillside living at Swindon’s newest development in Blunsdon

Posted on 19 April, 2016 by Aidan Dever

Hills Homes has commenced work on Hillside, the eagerly awaited new 61-home development in Blunsdon, where the Wiltshire Downs meets the Cotswolds.

Hillside, has excellent transport links to the motorway network and is located a short distance from local shopping and recreational facilities at Priory Vale.

The initial launch of this exciting new development comprises eight properties and offers buyers three-bedroom semi-detached, three-bedroom detached and four-bedroom detached homes available for sale through local estate agents Atwell Martin.

Nick King, Group Director of Hills Homes said: “The homes at Hillside have been built to Hills’ exacting standards, constructed using modern construction methods and traditional materials that reflect the local architecture of Blunsdon. Each property features a bespoke Manor Interior kitchen with quality integrated appliances. The bathrooms have contemporary white sanitary ware and a range of the latest tiles from Porcelanosa.”

“We have also incorporated specific energy efficiency standards to reduce homeowners’ carbon footprint and keep energy bills low. Individually designed lighting and heating systems ensure the most economical and sustainable use of energy.”

Steve Taylor, Atwell Martin’s director of land and new homes comments “Hillside is a very exciting new development for Swindon. The site is located in an extremely convenient position that will attract all age groups of homeowners, from first-time buyers to those looking for that ultimate move.”

All properties for sale are available using the popular Help to Buy scheme. For more information please contact the sales office on 07815 940673 or Atwell Martin’s Swindon Office on 01793 643643.

The award-winning Hills Homes has established a strong reputation for building high quality homes on carefully selected sites. From bespoke country homes on the edge of sought after villages to major urban developments, Hills brings individuals quality to each of their developments.

If you have any queries relating to this, please contact our Communications Team at comms@hills-group.co.uk.

Building excellence within developers’ excellent team

Posted on 30 March, 2016 by Aidan Dever

Local housing developer Hills Homes is hoping for quadruple success when the winners of this year’s LABC Building Excellence Awards are announced in May.

Hills Homes has been nominated for four LABC awards across three different categories, which will see site managers Jan Pearce and Ahmet Ibrahim (pictured left to right) competing in the same category for the LABC Residential Site Agent of the Year.

The nominations are:

LABC Residential Site Agent of the Year – Jan Pearce
LABC Residential Site Agent of the Year – Jim Ahmet
Best partnership with a local Authority building control team – Hills Homes
Best small new housing development – Tommy’s Barn, Church Lane Bishopstone

Nick King Group Director of Hills Homes said: “It is great news that the quality of our work has been recognised in such prestigious awards. We’ll have our fingers crossed for some winners at the awards night in May and would like to wish both Jan and Ahmet good luck, they both deserve it!”

If you have any queries relating to this, please contact our Communications Team at comms@hills-group.co.uk.

Hills’ Homes receive a royal seal of approval for Arlington Fields

Posted on 30 March, 2016 by Aidan Dever

Local housing developer Hills Homes has received the ‘royal seal of approval’ for its Arlington Fields rural housing development in Bibury, Gloucestershire.

The Arlington Fields development, built on behalf of Cirencester Housing Association, was opened by HRH The Princess Royal earlier this month and consists of 11 new homes.

Nick King, Group Director of Homes said: “We are delighted to have welcomed HRH the Princess Royal to Arlington Fields. It is great to see that the quality of our work, which we pride ourselves on, has been recognised and it is a real testament to all those involved in the development of Arlington Fields.”

Her Royal Highness was given a tour of the new homes and introduced to the teams responsible for delivering the project. Other attendees included representatives from Peter Kent Architects who worked with Hills Homes on the development.

Bibury is a charming Cotswold village just a short drive along country roads from “The Capital of the Cotswolds”, Cirencester in Gloucestershire. William Morris, 19th-century celebrated arts and crafts designer, described Bibury as “the most beautiful village in England”.

If you have any queries relating to this, please contact our Communications Team at comms@hills-group.co.uk.