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Berry Croft

Newick, East Sussex
39 homes
2 - 4 bedroom homes
Completed in 2026

Berry Croft is a small, carefully designed neighbourhood on the edge of Newick, East Sussex. Formerly part of Woods Fruit Farm, it shows how low quality agricultural land can be sensitively transformed into homes that feel rooted in their place. Homes shaped by the village, the landscape and everyday life.

The development comprises of 39 homes in a mix of two to four bedrooms. This includes both market and affordable homes, built in a joint venture partnership with Stonewater. Construction began in 2023, lasting two years, with the final residents moving in by early 2026.

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History of the site

The site that became Berry Croft was once part of Woods Fruit Farm, and the working agricultural landscape that surrounds Newick. Sitting at the village edge, the land formed a natural transition between the built form of the village and the open countryside beyond.

Rather than erasing that context, Berry Croft takes its name from the land’s history and responds to its setting. It maintains a soft edge to the countryside and a strong relationship with the village it adjoins.

This approach helped ensure the development feels like a natural extension of Newick, not a separate estate.

Planned & designed with context in mind

Berry Croft was planned as edge‑of‑village growth, shaped by the scale and character of Newick rather than imposed upon it.

The layout prioritises clear pedestrian connections into the village, allowing residents to walk easily to the green, school, local services and community facilities. Homes are arranged to respect neighbouring buildings, existing boundaries and views, while the overall scale remains appropriate to its surroundings.

Delivered in a joint venture partnership with affordable housing provider Stonewater, the development demonstrates how new homes can be integrated into an established village without overwhelming it.

Site plan of new homes at Berry Croft in Newick, East Sussex

Development key features

Each of the 2, 3 and 4 bedroom, detached and semi-detached homes at Berry Croft reflect our commitment to uncompromising build and finish quality.

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A stones throw from village life
Just a five minutes walk from the village centre of Newick, East Sussex.
Classic Sussex architectural style
These homes have a variety of attractive exterior finishes in a classic Sussex architectural style.
Energy efficient and well insulated
Residents benefit from lower energy bills, due to high quality insulation and integrated energy efficient appliances.

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Quality

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Homes at Berry Croft were built using robust, traditional materials, with a focus on build quality and details that will stand up well over time.

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Style

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The homes at Berry Croft were designed to reflect the proportions, materials and rhythm of Sussex village architecture.

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Sustainability

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Some homes feature solar panels and electric car charging points. Smarter homes that are kinder to your pocket and better for the planet.

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Communities

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We added social value back into the local Newick community through our education programme and sponsoring charitable causes.

A soft edge between village & countryside

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Design rooted in place & everyday life

Placemaking at Berry Croft focuses on everyday life. Streets are designed to feel calm and welcoming, not dominated by traffic. Landscaping softens the public realm and helps knit the development into the wider village environment.

Shared spaces and clear sightlines encourage casual interaction between neighbours, while the proximity to Newick’s existing amenities supports a way of living that is walkable, connected and sociable.

A contemporary living room with a cozy, curated atmosphere. A green and a beige sofa face a round brown ottoman, doubling as a coffee table. Behind the green sofa, a bold floral wallpaper in orange, brown, and white adds vibrancy, complemented by a mounted TV displaying a tranquil nature scene. Tall lamps with white shades flank a large window overlooking a green field, bringing in soft natural light. Decorative accents on a round side table and a modern ceiling light complete the inviting, design-conscious space.

Layouts that support modern living

The homes at Berry Croft were designed to reflect the proportions, materials and rhythm of Sussex village architecture.

Layouts are practical and adaptable, supporting family life, home working and changing needs over time. Energy‑efficient design, electric vehicle charging and biodiversity measures are integrated across the development, helping reduce environmental impact while improving day‑to‑day comfort.

Materials and detailing were chosen to age well, helping the homes sit comfortably within their setting over time rather than chasing short‑term trends.

Affordable homes for local people

Affordable housing forms an integral part of the Berry Croft development. The scheme includes a mix of rented and shared ownership homes, delivered in partnership with Stonewater, alongside a small number of First Homes intended for eligible local buyers.

These homes are distributed across the site rather than grouped in a single area, and are designed to align with the scale, appearance and quality of the wider development.

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Travel choices shaped around everyday life

A site‑wide Travel Plan was put in place to support everyday journeys and reduce reliance on the car. This included improvements to pedestrian routes within and around the site, new cycle parking, and measures to make walking and cycling to local destinations easier.

Changes were also made to local infrastructure, including a new bus stop and associated road improvements on Goldbridge Road, helping improve public transport access and safety for residents and the wider village.

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Building sustainable places

Biodiversity and sustainability were built into the delivery of Berry Croft from the outset. The scheme achieved biodiversity net gain in excess of the 10% national requirement, supported by new planting, habitat creation and features designed to support wildlife across the site.

Homes were designed to perform better than building regulations, with improved insulation, low‑energy lighting and electric vehicle charging provided throughout the development. These measures helped reduce environmental impact while creating a healthier, more resilient place to live.

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Giving back to the local community

Social value formed an important part of Berry Croft’s delivery. Local schools were supported through our Eddie & Ellie’s Wild Adventures programme, a fully funded education initiative designed to help children learn about nature, ecology and the journey of a new development from planning through to completion.

Alongside this, we supported local organisations through targeted, site‑specific contributions. This included involvement with the St Peter and St James Hospice and donating sports equipment to the school netball team. These activities provide practical support aligned with existing community groups.

About us

We are an independent housebuilder operating across the South of England. We build and sell homes by planning each place properly from the start. That means designing homes, streets and green spaces together, understanding existing infrastructure, determining what is needed to support growth and delivering homes that fit their setting. We focus on quality, usability and long-term value.

We deliver differently because we start in a different place. We shape the layout before designing individual homes. We assess infrastructure needs early and plan for mixed communities from the outset. This is a delivery model, not a slogan.

Designed for life, built for the future: Our homeowners' stories

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"Welborne has been on our radar for years, and we could not wait to be part of something so special. Being the first residents here feels like a privilege. We are excited to see the community grow and to play a part in shaping it."

Robert & Jane

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"Even the solar panels clean themselves when it rains. No matter what happens with energy prices, we know what to expect."

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"It’s not just a development, rather a community. For us, it gave us everything we were looking for and more. It has a heart and a soul, which we didn't expect and we loved finding."

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There’s a nature reserve just across the road, while we can walk just about everywhere, including to the town centre. We want to walk more to keep active, and living here means we hardly need to use our cars anymore."

Steve & Roberta

Templegate residents

“I’m a people person, and Woodgate has such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. I remember the first time I came here. I came for a coffee with a friend and we sat in the café overlooking the big village green. I thought to myself that I’d like to live here.”

Jenny

Woodgate resident

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“We initially looked at other period properties, but we felt a newbuild home would be right for us. We didn’t want the hassle of all the general maintenance of an older house, such as old boilers, changing electrics and sash windows. A new build gave us a clean slate.”

Richard & Sue

Berry Croft residents

Jon and Sarah stand outside their new build home at Manorwood in Surrey. A light brown front door and bricks are visible behind thm.

"We lived there for thirty-four years and raised our three children in that home, but it was creaking at the seams! We didn’t feel we could leave the house for any length of time without fear of something going wrong, such as a pipe bursting or the roof leaking. We chose a new build home for peace of mind."

Jonathan & Sara

Manorwood residents

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"After sending a friend to check it out for us, we were mesmerised. He called us from his car and said, ‘You need to live here, I’ve never seen a place like this."

Jai & Norbi

Woodgate residents

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Abbi & James

Woodgate residents

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