Nineteen luxury detached homes were created on a ten-acre rural site that was previously the setting of a care home.
Large family houses were built, and a 1930s chapel was fully restored and extended into a home.
All the homes have air source heating, including underfloor on the ground floor. Each feature open plan living spaces.
A key architectural feature on the front of the houses is a significant amount of green oak. An electric car charging point was fitted as standard in the garage of each property.
Although the former care home was derelict and dilapidated the landscape was stunning, offering panoramic views across the rich, coloured tapestry of agricultural Leicestershire and Warwickshire.
All the homes enjoy a large, bright and open entrance hall, showcasing a feature staircase. The four bedrooms homes have ensuites to all rooms, the five bedrooms properties have three ensuites and a shared bathroom.
Springbourne Homes restored a World War One memorial found during the site clearing. It is dedicated to 380 members of former printers’ union NATSOPA who were killed and has pride of place in a new Peace Garden.
| Developer: Springbourne Homes |
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| Architect: Hayward Architects |
| Civil engineering: LMH |
| Structural Engineers, Civil Engineers and CDM: PRP Consulting Engineers & Surveyors |
| Kitchens: JT Ellis |
| Landscaping: EML |
| Oak Frames: Sussex Hardwood |
| Windows and doors: HS Trade |
| Staircases: Central Joinery |
| Underfloor heating: WMS |
| Plumbing: AM Norris |
| Central heating: Vaillant |
| Electrician: PW Electrical |
| Plasterer and decorator: Mallory |
| Sealer: Kirby Proseal |
| Carpets: NCF Carpets |
Founded as an almshouse charity in 1513, Wyggeston Hospital has been providing sheltered housing, support and care for vulnerable older people in Leicester for more than 500 years.
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