Author: pmorgan@summerfield.co.uk

Summerfield Homes are pleased to have opened the show home at Carrots Farm, North Petherton!

Located in the popular Somerset village of North Petherton, Carrots Farm offers 20 new traditionally built 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes.

The development offers a blend of countryside living whilst still being accessible to amenities. Each property is constructed with the latest energy efficient features including solar panels which could help to reduce running costs.

Summerfield Homes are proud to present their newest show home, The Lydeard. This 3 bedroom detached property is located near the front of the development with the garden enjoying beautiful views across open countryside and has a wildlife corridor located to the right hand side.  

North Petherton sits on the edge of the Quantock Hills AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and is conveniently located between Taunton, the County Town of Somerset, and Bridgwater, which is set to benefit from hundreds of millions of pounds of investment in the next few years.

Carrots Farm provides excellent travel routes across the South West, and is within easy reach of junction 24 of the M5 motorway. A bus stop is located within walking distance that provides access to the 21, 21A, 623 & 625 routes and Bridgwater train station is approximately three miles from the development.

Ed Khodabandehloo, Managing Director at Summerfield Homes, said “We look forward to welcoming potential customers to Carrots Farm and the opportunity to present the efficiency and quality of a Summerfield Home.”

For more information on Carrots Farm or to book an appointment please contact the Summerfield Homes Sales Team 01823 257961 or email enquiries@summerfield.co.uk.

A new KFC Drive-Thru for Somerset which is due to open early next year is taking shape at Westpark 26 near Wellington where the steel frame for the single storey building is now clearly visible.

Following planning approval for the drive-thru restaurant, builders Devon Contractors have completed the foundations and most of the ground works on the last plot available along the A38 boundary of the popular, 40-acre business park.

As well as the restaurant, the site will have parking for 32 vehicles and thanks to an arrangement with sustainable energy company GRIDSERVE, there will be 12 EV charging points.

When complete, the KFC drive-thru will be an additional amenity for occupiers on the park as well as visitors and add a further 30 jobs to more than 1,000 that have been created already in sectors ranging from healthcare and hospitality, to distribution and manufacturing.

Ben Trickey, Commercial Director at Summerfield Commercial, said: “It is always exciting to see a building coming out of the ground when it has only been on paper before. We are pleased to welcome KFC as a great addition to the park and also delighted to be able to offer charging facilities to the drivers of electric vehicles.

“Whilst this build continues for KFC, we also have further exciting developments at Westpark 26 with two large warehouse units now available and a further 16 new build units coming soon, all ideal for new, growing or relocating businesses.”

Plot 19 is another large-scale new development of two facing terraces of 16 new build units offering flexible, high quality and energy efficient commercial space. Ranging from 1,755 sq ft (163 sq m) to 32,578 sq ft (3,026 sq m), the units are available on a for sale or let basis.

For more information on Plot 19 please click HERE

Summerfield welcomed 40 businesses from across the south west to its annual boules tournament at Taunton Deane Cricket Club in aid of its Summerfield Force for Good Fund.

Now in its 12th year, the tournament is an opportunity for guests to play the popular and easily learned sport of boules, similar to lawn bowls, to network and to contribute to a charitable fund which this year is supporting the Somerset Community Foundation.

Around 170 people converged on the cricket club, where Summerfield is a sponsor, armed with their boules sets and ready for a bit of friendly competition in the knock out tournament. The finals saw teams from Ashfords LLP, Wilkie May & Tuckwood, Clarke Wilmott and Moore Scarrott playing for their place, with ‘Ashfords Rollers’ winning The Cup competition and Clarke Willmott winning The Plate competition.

There was also a prize for the best fancy dress which went to Stantec UK’s ‘Incredibowls’ team, with the wooden spoon being taken by the ‘The Meekies’ from Angus Meek and ‘The Chamber Pots’ team from Taunton Chamber of Commerce just missing out on the spoon for last place.

The event raised £2,500 from the businesses participating, which Summerfield topped up to make a total donation of £3,000 to its Force for Good Fund, administered by the Somerset Community Foundation.

Commenting on the day, James Holyday, Managing Director for Summerfield said: “Yet again we are grateful to our clients, suppliers and colleagues who made the day possible and all those who joined us in the sunshine this year. We know how much the teams look forward to our annual boules competition. Not only is it a good opportunity to network in a relaxed and fun environment, but we are also able to raise funds for such a good cause with our Summerfield Force For Good Fund.”

Since it was founded in 2002, Somerset Community Foundation has awarded more than £20m in grants to charities, community groups and social enterprises that have changed the lives of thousands in the county. The charity provides around £5 million of funding for a wide range of local causes every year in partnership with valued supporters like Summerfield.

Fiona Foster from Somerset Community Foundation said: “We’re extremely grateful to Summerfield and their guests, because we know the difference fundraising events such as this boules competition can make in our local communities. It‘s a great opportunity to have some fun, meet others and to be able to highlight the important work we do in partnership with Summerfield. I’m really looking forward to returning next year to share some stories from some of the passionate groups we’ve been able to support through our grant-making, and about the difference the generous donations have made to individual lives across the county. And to see if I am able to progress a little further with my boules ability!”

Summerfield Developments (SW) Ltd. has become the latest South West business to sign the Armed Forces Covenant on the eve of the annual Reserves Day, the 23 June, as part of its wider commitment to support colleagues and its community. 

The Covenant is a promise that ensures all who serve, or have served, in the Armed Forces are treated fairly. Businesses and organisations of any size or sector can pledge their support for veterans, reservists, cadets and the wider Armed Forces community. 

James Holyday, Managing Director of Summerfield Developments (SW) Ltd said: “As a business we are proud that one of our colleagues is an armed forces reservist and another has previously served in the armed forces. It made perfect sense to formally acknowledge the value the services bring to the country and society by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

“Our commitments as property development company are wide ranging, which aim to shine a light on the importance and respect to all those who serve and have served in the forces. The benefits of employing those from a military background with their skills should not be under estimated.” 

Jon Beake, Regional Employment Engagement Director for the Wessex Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association commented: “Summerfield has a rich history of supporting the community and I am delighted that this support has extended to the Armed Forces.

“Their engagement throughout has been first class, identifying valued and tangible commitments that Summerfield can deliver over the coming months and years. I would encourage all business to get in contact, emulating Summerfield in publicly championing the value of the Armed Forces and their families.”   

Pictured front left to right: Wing Commander Alex Drake & James Holyday Managing Director of Summerfield Developments (SW) Ltd

Pictured back Left to right: Ed Khodabandehloo Managing Director of Summerfield Homes, Jon Beake Employment Engagement Director, Chris Holyday in the Army Reserves and Property & Development Surveyor for Summerfield Commercial

SUMMERFIELD COMMERCIAL are pleased to welcome three new occupiers to Lakeside House, situated on the prestigious Blackbrook Business Park, next to Junction 25 (Taunton) of the M5.

Summerfield Commercial refurbished and subdivided the previously open plan first floor office to create three self-contained office suites which suit the differing needs of the three businesses.

The newly refurbished first floor offices are now fully let to Northavon Group, Savile Lloyd Recruitment and most recently Lakeside Dental.

Helene Du Preez, Principal for Lakeside Dental said: “We are pleased to be able to provide quality dental healthcare services from our new state-of-the-art facilities in a warm and welcoming environment. The location is perfect, providing easy access for all patients, especially our many neighbours on Blackbrook Business Park.”

Lakeside Dental is a brand new private dental practice offering general dental/hygienist services at Lakeside House; Savile Lloyd Recruitment supplies candidates for international construction projects; and Northavon Group, headquartered in Somerset, primarily operates in the water sector in the South of England and South Wales.

Northavon Water & HydroVein Managing Director Luke Beattie said the company was delighted to take advantage of Blackbrook Business Park’s prime location and to have such a pleasant, well-appointed base for staff and clients.

Stantec, an international design and consulting company, continue to occupy the ground floor of the premises.

Moving to the park brings the benefit of excellent transport links, a well-established business community, a large catchment area and amenities such as a day nursery, hotels, pub, restaurant and superstore within walking distance.

Will Grant, Divisional Director at Summerfield Commercial, said: “Having refurbished and reconfigured this space to suit the evolving needs of the occupier market, we are delighted to see these three businesses settled in their new accommodation at Blackbrook.  We wish them every success here.”

Alder King partner Andrew Maynard, who advised Summerfield Commercial on the lettings, said: “We continue to see a flight to quality in the region’s office market, with Savile Lloyd and Northavon both seeking and securing better quality space.  The latest letting to Lakeside Dental re-confirms the continuing demand for space from the healthcare sector.” 

Summerfield are proud to have been a main sponsor of Taunton Rugby Football Club for another season.

We are very pleased to have supported Taunton Rugby Club through the 2022/23 season. The standard of Rugby within National League One is very good and Taunton’s hospitality is second to none. We look forward in continuing to support the club in the future.

Nick Mason, Commercial Coordinator at Taunton RFC commented:  “Summerfield have been a long term supporter of TRFC and for them to further add to their support for the 2022/23 season and become a main sponsor has been so appreciated as quite simply without the support of Summerfield and other sponsors we would be unable to compete at the level that we find ourselves, the 3^rd tier of English rugby.”

Pictured left to right, Ed Khodabandehloo (Managing Director – Homes), Nick Mason (Commercial Coordinator – Taunton RFC), James Holyday (Managing Director – Commercial)  

Join us for an Easter Trail around Killams Park, Taunton!

Summerfield Homes have designed a fun filled Easter Trail around our Killams Park development in Taunton running from 3rd – 9th April. The trail is free to enter, please visit the Marketing Suite to collect your map and answer sheet before you start.

Follow the trail, find the clues, answer all the questions and visit the Marketing Suite once you have finished to collect an Easter Treat*.

Trail Opening Times:

Monday 3rd April:  11am – 3pm         

Thursday 6th April: 11am – 3pm

Friday 7th April: 11am – 3pm

Saturday 8th April: 11am – 3pm

Sunday 9th April: 11am – 3pm

If you have any questions or would like further information please contact Chloe Denning, Marketing & Events Executive, 01823 257961 or email enquiries@summerfield.co.uk.

* Easter treat subject to availability.

Summerfield Commercial has completed the acquisition of Units 5-8 Curlew Trade Park, a multi-let trade counter estate in Truro. 

Located 3 miles to the west of Truro’s city centre and Cornwall’s capital, the freehold estate comprises four units totalling approximately 17,500 sq ft.  The units are currently all let, the majority of which are to national occupiers including Euro Car Parts and Johnsons Workwear.

Three milestone Industrial Estate is one of Truro’s most prominent and established estates which benefits from direct access to the A390 connecting to the A30.  The estate is located in close proximity to Truro Railway Station and Newquay Airport. 

Will Grant, Portfolio Manager at Summerfield Commercial, commented: “This prominent and well-presented multi-let asset is a great addition to the Summerfield portfolio, providing a spread of resilient income with good rental growth prospects.”

Summerfield Commercial was advised on the acquisition by Tom Smith, Partner at Miller Commercial, who commented: “In a market characterised by limited supply coupled with robust demand, this purchase provides Summerfield with some secure long term income with growth in a strategically important part of Truro that will experience significant further investment and development in the years ahead.”

Summerfield holds a diverse portfolio of investment properties across all sectors within the South West and are actively seeking new investment opportunities.