Completion Of First Homes At Swindon Site
The very first homes at Oakfield, Swindon – a partnership between developer igloo and Nationwide Building Society – have reached completion.
Situated on a brownfield site in the building society’s hometown, the completed development will comprise a total of 239 low-energy homes. Phase one of the development has been split into two sections, with phase 1A now complete, consisting of 20 properties, including two show homes, two Shared Ownership homes and 16 private sale properties.
Phase 1B, which is already underway and is due to complete later this year, will deliver 54 more homes, made up of four for Shared Ownerships, 20 for private sale, and 12 houses and 18 apartments for affordable rent. In total, 30% of the 239 homes built at Oakfield will be designated affordable housing.
All properties on the development will be EPC A-rated, meaning they are very energy efficient, with solar panels and air source heat pumps.
The scheme is set to deliver a community hub, which will be managed by the Oakfield residents’ association as a space to host community events like book clubs, children’s parties, or yoga classes. This year will also see the development of a large majority of the site’s planned new public park, including a children’s play area, designed in consultation with local children, and an external gym.
One of the house types that make up Oakfield
Both igloo and Nationwide Building Society have worked closely with local people and community stakeholders to demonstrate a mutual approach to housebuilding, creating sustainable, well-designed homes and public spaces, within a thriving community. Local residents were able to feed into the scheme from an early stage.
Matt Woolgar, development director at igloo, said: “We’re excited to see the first residents move in, and watch this community really come to life. With mixed tenures, shared gardens and a community hub, we know that Oakfield will be an open, connected community which will bring people from all walks of life together, from young people buying their first home, to growing families and those looking for their ‘forever’ home.”
Rachel Smith, social investment manager at Nationwide Building Society, said: “The completion of the first phase of our Oakfield project is an exciting milestone and we now look forward to the rest of the development coming to life. This project started back in 2017 and while lots has changed since then, we remain just as dedicated to building a fantastic new community on what was once just a brownfield site. The whole team can’t wait to see Oakfield become part of the Swindon landscape.”
Prices for available homes on application. Find out more at oakfieldswindon.co.uk.
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