Archaeologists have discovered remarkable Bronze Age (2300 BC – 800 BC) findings at a Taylor Wimpey development in New Alresford, Hampshire.

An extensive excavation has found a treasure trove of historical significance based around the remains of a barrow. One of the largest Anglo-Saxon cemeteries discovered in Hampshire, 120 graves dating back to the 7th century AD have now been identified.

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Bargate Homes has started construction at its latest development; Norton Chase, located in the East Hampshire village of Lovedean.

The 2.61 Ha (6.45-acre) site straddles the boundary of East Hampshire and Havant, and will provide 43 much-needed homes for the area.

Located off Lovedean Lane the scheme will provide a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments and houses, set amongst 0.81Ha of public open space. Bargate Homes has provisioned 40% of the housing on the development as affordable. The design of the spacious site is highly considerate of the local area and vernacular and includes a number of sustainable initiatives.

The £13m Norton Chase scheme is expected to take approximately 22 months to complete. 180 construction jobs will be created during the course of the project, providing a boost to the local economy. The new development is the sister project to Norton Heights, which Bargate Homes completed during 2018.

Situated close to Lovedean village centre, the new homes will be built to a high EPC – B rating and designed to include a number of sustainable features. Each house will have a mixed recycling point, with external and internal storage, and an improved air tightness specification to ensure the energy saving performance of the homes is above current Building Regulations. The first tranche of homes will be available for occupation before the end of 2023.

Mark White, Managing Director of Bargate Homes, said: “We are excited to start construction at Norton Chase and provide much-needed new homes for Lovedean and the wider East Hampshire area. We are a community-led housebuilder, and for all our developments we consider how our customers will live now and in the future. In addition to the sustainability features, the 43 homes have been designed to be in keeping with the style of houses found locally – including beautiful flint detailing.”

“Situated close to South Downs National Park, Lovedean benefits from a thriving community, which is well connected and serviced by local shops and village amenities. With nearby train links to central London, as well as other commuter locations such as Guildford and Portsmouth, it is an extremely desirable location. We are looking forward to releasing the first tranche of homes for sale, as there is already a high level of early interest.”

New public open spaces will be created across the development, enhancing the character of the area, and delivering both recreational and ecological benefits. Green buffer zones will provide a valuable amenity function and retain and enhance local wildlife corridors. There will also be native tree and shrub planting to benefit local bird populations. A combination of both private and public open spaces will be created across the site, which will include a variety of enclosures to define the spaces.

The new development is only 1.4 miles away from the town of Horndean, which has a local primary school, an array of shops, restaurants, and supermarkets. Horndean is also home to the Hazelton Common Nature Reserve, which is popular with locals.

Rowlands Castle is the closest train station, which is two miles from the site, with trains running to London Waterloo in just under an hour and a half. The line also runs through Guildford as well as providing regular 21-minute services to Portsmouth & Southsea station. There is easy access to the A3 via the B1249, which leads onto the M25 and the wider motorway network.

The design for the range of dwellings is in keeping with the local topology of the area. The site will utilise a single facing brick, with an alternative brick to add contrast where the house designs have traditional detailing elements. Key and corner homes will benefit from flint elevations to add variety and legibility to the street scene. Roofs will be simple in form with extensive use of reduced eaves and dormers in the principal elevations. Gables will be used occasionally on the larger dwellings, providing contrast and interest to the street scene, which is in keeping with the predominant architectural style found on the highly regarded neighbouring Norton Heights development.

Established in 2006, Bargate Homes builds select developments in prime locations within Hampshire, Dorset, and West Sussex. The company is currently delivering 900 homes across six live developments and has a pipeline of future sites expected to deliver in excess of 2,500 new homes.

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Bargate Homes has opened the doors to its £18.2m St Thomas’ Mead development, located in the scenic suburb of Old Bedhampton, Hampshire, which is close to Langstone Harbour. Over 50% of the 50 eco-efficient homes have already sold off-plan. 

St Thomas’ Mead comprises a collection of two-, three- and four-bedroom houses, a bungalow, and chalet bungalows, with designs that are ideal for first time buyers, growing families, and downsizers. Located off Lower Road within the Borough of Havant, just 35 private homes at the highly popular scheme remain for sale, with prices ranging from £300,000 to £625,000. The homes are constructed to EPC-B standards, enabling purchasers to benefit from Green Mortgage rates.

To coincide with the first tranche of homes being ready for occupation, a four-bedroom detached show home, styled by Bargate Homes and The Garden Society, has been unveiled.

Bargate Homes’ St Thomas’ Mead site is situated next to a freshwater stream, which weaves through the Old Bedhampton Conservation Area. The traditional – highly detailed – architecture is inspired by the rural location and the character style of quintessential homes in the area. Each home has generous gardens and light-filled living spaces, suited to the requirements of modern living. Surrounded by open green spaces, the natural setting of the grounds has been enhanced by new tree planting, landscaping, and environmental benefits to improve biodiversity.   

Mark White, Managing Director of Bargate Homes, said: “The location of St Thomas’ Mead is very special, and it would be a struggle to find another opportunity quite like this within the new homes market. The site has a tranquil, rural feel, featuring a community orchid and gardens, children’s allotment, and twin ponds, but also benefits from fast travel links to nearby Portsmouth, Brighton, and London. With a range of waterside and heritage attractions only a short distance from the site, it’s easy to see why this new development is so popular with buyers.” 

“The picture-postcard styling of the houses in Old Bedhampton has enabled St Thomas Mead to become one of the most beautiful new developments Bargate Homes has ever delivered. The varied street scene includes herringbone brickwork, part rendered elevations, and buttress walls. We feel very privileged to be developing this exemplary site and look forward to welcoming more new residents in the coming weeks and months.”

The newly unveiled show home is a redbrick design featuring extensive brick detailing and a timber-framed roofed entrance. The interior exudes a contemporary style with a neutral palette of tonal whites and beiges, accented with pops of vibrant colour, such as a deep aubergine purple sofa in the living room. Texture has been added throughout with grassy and leafy plants, throws and cushions which feature a contrast of sharp and curved lines, and a variety of geometric patterns.

A standout feature of the show home is the kitchen, with blush pink shaker cabinetry, contrasting white quartz worktops, and a large kitchen island. Along the back of the house are large French doors, which open onto the garden to bring the outside in and flood the reception rooms with light. Accessed off the kitchen is a spacious utility room, furnished with the same fitted pink cabinets. There is a separate dining room next to the living room, as well as a downstairs bathroom just off the entrance hall.

Upstairs also follows a natural colour palette, with a focus on wooden and metal furniture. There are three double bedrooms, two with ensuites featuring large walk-in showers, a family bathroom, and a study which could be set up as a fourth double bedroom. The principal bedroom has the luxury of a walk-in wardrobe.

In line with Bargate Homes’ carbon-reduction strategy, the high internal and external specification of the homes exceeds Building Regulations. Creature comforts such as underfloor heating, stylish kitchens and bathrooms, and a choice of quality flooring options are included as standard. The Home Builders Federation recently reported that buyers of a newly built home save on average around £2,600 in annual energy bills – a figure that is set to rise when the Energy Price Guarantee changes.

Lower Road in Old Bedhampton is around a mile from Bedhampton train station. Local amenities including shops, sports facilities, a community hall, restaurants, bars, pre-school facilities, and ‘Good’ rated Ofsted schools, are also within walking distance. The development is only a few minutes’ drive from the A27 and A3, which leads to the coastline and the national motorway network.

Established in 2006, Bargate Homes builds select developments in prime locations within Hampshire, Dorset, and West Sussex. The company is currently delivering 900 homes across six live developments, and has a pipeline of future sites expected to deliver in excess of 2,500 new homes.

St Thomas Mead is open daily from 10am – 5pm, accessed off Lower Road, Old Bedhampton, Havant, PO9 3LJ. For more information on St Thomas Mead, please call 02392 706831, or email stthomasmead@bargatehomes.co.uk.

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Metis Homes is in the final stages of its £5m Meon View development in West Meon in Hampshire, which is within the South Downs National Park.

All 10 homes at Meon View have air source heat pumps, while selected plots feature mechanical ventilation heat recovery and Passivhaus technology. The foul water from the new homes drains into an on-site underground private treatment plant by Bio-Bubble, which also sufficiently filters potential nitrate content. 

Planning permission for six open market homes – and four dwellings for affordable housing provider Vivid – was secured by Metis in August 2021, with a start on site soon after.

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