South Petherton new homes celebration

4 July 2007

The new Mere Lynches Close development in South Petherton was officially opened by Parish Chairman Rodger Neve and Parish Councillor Margaret Willy yesterday . Guests had an opportunity to view one of the beautiful three-bedroom homes which exceed current build standards and have achieved an EcoHomes grading of Very Good, which help minimise the running cost to the residents and environmental impact.

The new South Somerset Homes development (constructed in partnership with Rok and Frame UK) consists of nineteen new homes ranging from four bedrooms to two bedroom houses. Eleven homes are for rent and the remaining eight are available for shared ownership.

The land used to build the homes was previously a disused garage court and eight PRC houses that had reached the end of their construction life.

Rodger Neve commented, “I am very proud to celebrate the completion of this South Somerset Homes’ development, which has an impressive EcoHomes rating. These homes will be an asset to the Parish ”.

Geoff Atkinson, Chief Executive of South Somerset Homes added, “The Mere Lynches Close development is very exciting for South Somerset Homes and includes traditional rent alongside eight shared ownership properties - an affordable option for first-time buyers to enter the property ladder in Somerset”.

Chris Hyde, Somerset regional leader for local builder Rok, said: "Rok is now one of the UK's leading providers of services to the social housing sector and we're delighted to have completed our latest partnership project with South Somerset Homes. These new eco-friendly, high quality homes have regenerated a brownfield site and will make a real difference to the local community."

Pictured here are residents Mr & Mrs Coghlan cutting the ribbon at one of the new homes at Mere Lyches Close in South Petherton

Pictured here are representatives from South Somerset Homes with guests at the new Mere Lynches Close development in South Petherton