Esh Construction has handed over 66 new homes to Together Housing Group as one half of a £15.6 million land led development reaches completion.
The site, located in Askern, has been jointly developed by Esh in partnership with Together Housing and Housing 21 to deliver a mix of general housing and retirement living housing for affordable tenures.
Residents are now moving into 56 two, three and four-bedroom homes and 10 two-bedroom bungalows which have been delivered for Together Housing. The homes are available for affordable rent and all benefit from front and rear gardens with parking facilities.
Housing 21’s over 55’s retirement living scheme, comprising 58 one and two-bedroom apartments and two bungalows, is also nearing completion. The new homes will be made available for social rent for over 55’s with a view to meeting the requirements of an ageing population.
Simon Woodward, Operations Director at Esh Construction, said: “Askern is a land led scheme which has been long in the making. It was jointly developed by Esh alongside two clients to meet identified housing needs in the area and create a community which fosters inter-generational living.
“As a local contractor, we have maximised the benefits of our local supply chain by re-investing more than £7.4 million into the Yorkshire region throughout the overall scheme. We are delighted to reach completion and handover these new homes to Together Housing.”
The development makes use of extensive public open space, including a sustainable urban drainage system and footpath links to the surrounding community.
Kevin Ruth, Together Housing Group Chief Executive, said: “I’m delighted to see these new homes in Askern, which will help to meet the need for affordable housing in the area. From the bungalows to the four-bedroom houses, these high-quality homes offer attractive housing options for a wide-variety of residents.
“I’d like to thank everyone involved from the early stages who have helped to bring this project to fruition. As a Group, we’re committed to working with partners to invest in homes and communities.”
Deputy Mayor and Portfolio holder for Housing and Business at City of Doncaster Council, Cllr Glyn Jones said: “A further 66 new affordable homes is another welcome boost to Doncaster. Being able to afford a home in an area with close proximity to essential facilities will be an attractive proposition to many of our residents and I am delighted that so many will now be able to make this a realistic possibility.”
New residents, Stephanie Werrett and her husband Leslie, said their move into one of the new bungalows in March was a ‘dream come true’. They lived locally but needed a more accessible home due to their health problems. Following an assessment by City of Doncaster Council, they were overjoyed to be allocated a new home. Stephanie said: “We’re more than delighted with our bungalow. The move was perfect timing for us. It’s a godsend for our circumstances and an excellent property. The quality and standards are a credit to everyone involved.
“Local shops are just a short walk away and the doctors and supermarkets are close by too. Our new home is easy to maintain, more energy efficient which is important with the high bills now and we have a garden we like to sit out in. We call it our little palace.”
Askern is a land led scheme which has been long in the making. It was jointly developed by Esh alongside two clients to meet identified housing needs in the area and create a community which fosters inter-generational living.
As a local contractor, we have maximised the benefits of our local supply chain by re-investing more than £7.4 million into the Yorkshire region throughout the overall scheme. We are delighted to reach completion and handover these new homes to Together Housing.”
