David Wilson Homes invests in the Isle of Wight
David Wilson Homes’ has announced plans for a new East Cowes development and pledges its commitment to offering locals training, jobs and vital housing using Island product.
The development named Victoria’s Walk will be constructed using a variety of materials from the Island, performed by either locals as part of its dedicated training Academy or recruited as a local supplier to the Barratt.
Alan Dyson, Barratt senior technical project manager said: “We are very proud to be able to use practically all materials from the Island to construct Victoria’s Walk as well as involve locals and provide additional jobs in the area.
The development, situated in East Cowes will offer one, two, three and four bedroom homes satisfying everyone from first time buyers and couples to families and is set to launch in January 2011.
All homes will meet Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes, Lifetime Homes and Building for Life (Gold Standard). Level 4 homes have to be 44 per cent more energy efficient than one built to the 2006 Building Regulations standards.
Barratt construction director Jon Green said: “Code 4 homes not only benefit people who will live in the homes but also other partners involved. They will benefit from lower running costs through greater energy and water efficiency.
Benefits such as rainwater holding facilities/sustainable drainage will be used to provide attenuation of water run-off to either natural water courses or municipal systems.
All homes at Victoria’s Walk will be ‘Lifetime Homes’ which are normal homes but incorporate certain design criteria. Each feature adds to the comfort and convenience of the home and supports the changing needs to individuals and families throughout their lives. The homes are designed specifically to be flexible and adaptable, so for example there could be an area for a lift to be installed and the ground floor could be adapted to live in, if necessary.
David Wilson Homes’ sales director Mark Docherty said: “We’re delighted to be creating another development on the Island and are committed to satisfying the housing need in the East Cowes area.
“Victoria’s Walk will offer beautiful, spacious, modern living for every buyer providing sought after homes in a great location.
“Our Isle of Wight developments are always extremely popular and we’ve already received a lot of interest in Victoria’s Walk, despite not opening sales yet.”
The nearby yachting town of Cowes offers a wide variety of amenities including schools, shops, pubs and restaurants. Near to the River Medina and a local mooring site, Victoria’s Walk lies on the eastern edge of Cowes and offers the perfect retreat for yachting enthusiasts. There is easy access to the rest of the island and to the mainland via the excellent ferry links.
For further details and information and to register your interest in Victoria’s Walk, log on to dwh.co.uk.