Author: pmorgan@summerfield.co.uk

Summerfield Homes is making steady progress on their latest developments, within the popular South Somerset villages of Ashill & Horton.

These thoughtfully designed developments will feature a range of three and four-bedroom homes, that complement their existing surroundings whilst being environmentally efficient.

All of these highly energy-efficient homes will feature air-source heat pumps and underfloor heating on the ground floor. Additionally, each property will have an electric car charging point, and where possible, bird and bat boxes will be installed to support local wildlife.

Both developments have picturesque countryside views whilst being within close proximity to the nearby towns of Taunton and Ilminster.

Summerfield Homes is planning a local launch event later this year and encourages interested parties to register ahead of the event. For more information, please visit www.summerfield.co.uk.

Pictured at the development Ed Khodabandehloo, Managing Director at Summerfield Homes said: “We are pleased to be advancing so well at Ashill and Horton. Both developments will sit seamlessly within their village settings once completed.”

“We are actively taking steps to provide more energy-efficient homes across the region and look forward to continuing to do so at Ashill and Horton.”

Summerfield Commercial is pleased to announce that planning permission has been granted for 16 brand-new, energy-efficient units on Plot 19 at Westpark 26, a premier 40-acre mixed-use business park in Wellington, Somerset. The units range from 1,750 sq. ft. to 30,000 sq. ft and offer excellent opportunities for new or expanding businesses to join the thriving location.

The new units could be suitable for a wide array of uses as occupiers on Westpark currently include food production, distribution, engineering, fitness, trade counters, and scientific laboratories. Each unit is designed with flexibility in mind. Owners and tenants have the option to combine spaces by omitting dividing walls, add mezzanine floors or create office space to suit their specific needs.

Each new unit boasts high energy efficiency with an EPC A rating, solar panels, and the option to add EV charging points. These features not only reduce a business’s carbon footprint but will also lower overall energy and operating costs.

Westpark 26’s strategic location means it benefits from excellent connectivity as it is just 1.5 miles from Junction 26 of the M5 motorway, providing easy access to major transport routes. The business park is within a 60-minute drive time of 1.35 million people and has over 16,000 cars travelling past on the A38 every day.

MK Test Systems currently occupies ATE House at Westpark 26. Jason Evans, Managing Director at MK Test Systems said: “We relocated to ATE House on Westpark in 2018 and Summerfield Commercial installed our mezzanine to create our office space. Westpark 26 is our global headquarters, all our departments operate from this main hub, and provide support to our regional hubs in the US and Hong Kong. The flexibility of the business park also allowed us to house our innovation centre adjacent to ATE House, in Unit B5, where we have an extensive and modern R&D lab as well as our dedicated customer demo area.”

P&M Roofing Supplies Ltd currently occupies Units B6 & B7 at Westpark 26 and have been tenants at the business park since 2018. Paul Bishop comments on why they chose Westpark 26 as a base for their business: “The units at Westpark offered flexible space for us, Summerfield Commercial were easy to deal with and adaptable, they left a party wall out of the space which allowed us to store large materials. The location is great for our clients and overall, the business park is very accessible.”

For more information on how business owners can join the thriving community on Westpark 26, please contact Ben Trickey, Commercial Director for Summerfield Commercial.

Alternatively you can visit – https://www.summerfield.co.uk/available-commercial/plot-19-westpark26/

South West housebuilder, Summerfield Homes, is pleased to hand over three new affordable homes to Somerset Council for local people in the County.

Summerfield Homes handed over two, two-bedroom detached coach houses and one two-bedroom end-of-terrace house at Carrots Farm to the award-winning Homes In Sedgemoor who manage more than 4,000 properties for the Council.

The homes, which are occupied for rent at less than 80% of the market value, come with solar PV panels, car charging points and two parking spaces each. The two detached coach houses have achieved an Energy Performance Certificate rating of A and the end terrace house a rating of B.

Situated on the edge of North Petherton, Carrots Farm comprises of just 20 new homes and has the advantage of local amenities close by. The development is within easy access to the towns of Bridgwater and Taunton and junction 24 of the M5 motorway.

Summerfield Homes is proud to continue handing over quality affordable homes to reputable housing providers and contributing towards alleviating the growing housing need within our communities.

Housing Development Team Leader at Homes in Sedgemoor, Nick Draper said: The Council’s investment represents excellent value for money and the end results speaks for themselves. We have been very pleased with Summerfield’s approach to joint working and the quality of the homes they have built for us.

Ed Khodabandehloo, Managing Director at Summerfield Homes said: It’s been great working in partnership with Somerset Council in delivering much needed, energy efficient, affordable homes. North Petherton is a thriving community and a very convenient location for the M5 access as well as Bridgwater and Taunton. We hope their tenants really enjoy living there.

Image: Nick Draper, Claire Tough, Ella Matthews, Sian Griffin, Mark Woodward (Homes in Sedgemoor) Councillor Bill Revans and Councillor Alan Bradford (Somerset Council) Ed Khodabandehloo Managing Director, Clive Linham Site Manager, Nick Birch Divisional Director Commercial for Summerfield Homes

Summerfield Homes has handed over a new set of electric gates to Knights Templar Community Church School in Watchet.

The recently completed project is a part of their ongoing efforts to support the local community while progressing on the nearby Liddymore Park development.

The newly upgraded gates have been strategically relocated closer to the school grounds, and will enhance the safety and security of the students and staff. This project follows the successful addition of a 16-space car park, provided by Summerfield Homes at no cost to the school in 2022.

Handing over the gates, Summerfield Homes Projects Manager, Mark Woodland, said: “We would like to thank Laura and the team at Knights Templar for being so accommodating during the ongoing construction of Liddymore Park. It’s great to give back to our local community and provide valuable resources that benefit the school daily.”

Thanking Summerfield Homes, Mrs Weaver said: “The new school gates will greatly improve the overall security of the school. It has been a pleasure to work with Mark and Summerfield Homes on this project and we are grateful to them for being so adaptable throughout the process.”

Summerfield Homes is proud to contribute to a greener future for its Killams Park community. The South West housebuilder reflects on the environmental benefits of Killams Park where fewer than 10% of the properties remain for sale.

Situated on the outskirts of Taunton, Killams Park has been a desirable place to live since construction began in 2016. Upon the completion of Phase 3, the development will feature 320 new homes, thoughtfully designed to incorporate areas of open space and blend seamlessly with the surrounding countryside.

Covering approximately 22 hectares, Killams Park has dedicated approximately 8 hectares to wildflower strips and grass areas, encouraging local wildlife. Summerfield Homes will have planted over 1,100 new trees across the three phases and provide a new orchard for residents and wildlife to enjoy.

The tree species have been carefully chosen by the company’s landscaping contractors to create a vibrant, welcoming environment that attracts birds and pollinators while enhancing the area’s air quality.

Killams Park has been designed for residents and the local community to enjoy, featuring a network of footpaths that will eventually travel across all three phases. This design aims to create a family-friendly environment, allowing people to explore the entirety of Killams Park and its open spaces without the need to cross many main roads.

With families in mind, Summerfield Homes has already installed a small play area in Phase 2, with a larger play area planned for Phase 3. Additionally, Phase 3 will feature allotments for local residents to utilise.

The housebuilder encourages local wildlife to still occupy the area by installing bird and bat boxes in the new homes and has added an enhanced wildlife corridor to the Blackbrook Stream on the northern side of the development.

Contributing to the overall energy efficiency of the new homes, Summerfield Homes installs EV car charging points among other energy-saving features such as waste-water heat recovery systems for showers and adding Solar PV panels to a number of properties being built in Phase 3.

By taking these steps, Summerfield Homes is achieving EPC ratings of A or B for all the new properties in the current phase of Killams Park. This contributes to lower running costs for new homeowners, potentially saving them money compared to owning an older property.

Ed Khodabandehloo, Managing Director at Summerfield Homes commented: “It’s a testament to everyone involved in the development of Killams Park that it’s become such a sought-after and diverse place to live.”

“A big part of that is down to the extensive areas of green open space and trees we’ve planted over a number of years and we look forward to continuing with these popular environmental enhancements as we come to the end of building our third phase.”

“The houses themselves have also evolved considerably during the 10 years we’ve been developing the site with now a focus on delivering as efficient, environmentally friendly homes as feasibility possible.”

In addition, under a Section 106 Agreement associated with the planning permission, Summerfield Homes has contributed to Somerset Council’s Education Fund. The Council has decided to allocate these funds to another location within the district, as well as towards new pre-school and secondary school provisions.

Summerfield Homes is used to creating new homes for families across the region, but its latest happy customers are slightly different.

The housebuilder has donated £500 to Tropiquaria Zoo in Watchet to upgrade the habitat for their newest arrivals – a pair of Prevost’s squirrels. These strikingly coloured black, chestnut, and white squirrels are now happily residing in their refurbished enclosure at the wildlife park.

The squirrel siblings were donated from Chester Zoo and have now settled into their new lives in the coastal town. Tropiquaria hopes to acquire another unrelated squirrel to enter a breeding programme and allow them to add to the group. The Zoo is well known in and around the area for its collection of animals including rare fish, reptiles and its ongoing conservation work.

Philip Morgan, Divisional Director, Sales and Marketing for Summerfield Homes, paid a visit to see how the squirrels were adapting to their new enclosure. 

“Summerfield Homes is pleased to continue supporting local businesses such as Tropiquaria, we recognise that the Zoo is an important part of the Watchet community and attracts visitors from all across the country throughout the year.”

“Not only does Tropiquaria offer a great family day out, but their continued efforts to preserve endangered species through their conservation projects must be acknowledged.”

Jake Tyler, Head Keeper at Tropiquaria Zoo, said: “We are grateful to Summerfield Homes for funding the new home for the prevost squirrels who are already proving popular with our visitors.

“The cost of housing, heating and feeding all the animals is ever increasing and we have been badly hit in recent years by the effect of Covid on visitor numbers so greatly appreciate help from businesses like Summerfield Homes.”

If you would like to support Tropiquaria Zoo you can do so by visiting the wildlife park or by making a one-off donation via their website. If you are a business interested in sponsorship options to help them continue to care for their animals within the facility then we encourage you to get in touch with Jake Tyler via info@tropiquaria.co.uk.

Taunton Deane Cricket Club located next to Vivary Park have partnered with regional housebuilder Summerfield Homes for their upcoming season. Taunton Deane have over 20 cricket teams with the men’s first eleven playing in the West of England Premier League Two and their Woman’s first team also playing in the West of England Premier Division.

Commenting on the partnership Ed Khodabandehloo, Managing Director of Summerfield Homes said “It’s great to be partnering with such a well-run friendly cricket club so close to our offices in Taunton and our development at Killams Park. We look forward to supporting all Taunton Deane teams in their upcoming seasons.”

Ben Osbourne Chairman of Taunton Deane Cricket Club commented “We are very grateful to Summerfield Homes for their ongoing support and partnership. Their support allows the club to continue to offer to sustain and grow the cricket offering in the heart of Taunton. We look forward to continue to work with Summerfield Homes.”

Since receiving high levels of interest on Plot 19 at Westpark 26, Summerfield Commercial have submitted a planning application to Somerset Council for two facing terraces of highly energy efficient units.

The new terraced units will be built to an EPC A grade and will offer prospective tenants a considerable amount of flexibility to suit a range of uses. Each unit will have solar panels, allocated parking and the option of adding EV car charging points. Ranging from approximately 163 to 3,000 sq. metres, (1,750 to 30,000 sq ft), the units are offered on for sale or rent basis and Summerfield are currently working with a number of occupiers looking to reserve their preferred units and agree terms.

Summerfield Commercial are on target to deliver the terrace units by Summer 2025.  Summerfield will build and fit out the units whilst working with interested parties who can opt for combined units with dividing walls removed, mezzanine floors, office space and WCs as required. Utilising natural daylight, the units benefit from windows on both the ground and first floor levels, roof lights as well as an eye-catching feature glazed canopy on the entrance doors. Eaves height will be 6.50 metres with wide insulated electric loading doors, blockwork partition walls and 3 phase electricity.

Many businesses have already chosen Westpark 26 as a base for their business ranging from distribution, warehousing, logistics and manufacturing centres, trade counters and offices. It has a Travelodge, gym, pub and petrol filling station with a Budgens convenience store as well as restaurants and drive-thrus.   

Westpark 26 is situated in a prime location on the outskirts of Wellington, the mixed use business park benefits from excellent travel routes and is within minutes of Junction 26 of the M5 motorway, and fronts the A38 which sees a high volume of passing traffic on a daily basis.

Ben Trickey, Commercial Director at Summerfield Commercial, said: “We are pleased to submit our plans for Plot 19 for determination. The units have been carefully designed to appeal to new or growing businesses and add further diversity of the park. We have evolved the design of the terrace buildings to be more energy efficient with renewable solar energy and a more contemporary look.”

For more information on plot 19 or to make an enquiry please click HERE