Row of contemporary terraced houses with yellow brick façades, red front doors under small gabled porches, and white-framed windows—lined along a paved walkway with minimal landscaping, reflecting modern suburban housing design.
Row of modern brick houses with white-framed windows and black front doors, each sheltered by a small gabled porch. The street is lined with streetlamps and neat patches of greenery, and the scene is set under a clear, sunny blue sky—evoking a calm, well-kept suburban atmosphere.
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Row of contemporary brick houses with grey gabled roofs under a bright blue sky, featuring white-framed windows and doors. A streetlamp stands in front of the central home, and each property has a small paved area or pathway leading to the entrance. The uniform layout and clean lines suggest a modern suburban development.
Red front door set in a brick wall, featuring the number 12 in a circular plaque, a square window near the top, silver hardware including a letterbox and handle, and white trim with ornate corbels supporting a small overhang. A black wall light sits to the left and a doorbell is positioned on the right.
Weathered stone statue of Queen Anne atop an ornate pedestal, set against a backdrop of dense green trees—evoking a serene, timeless presence within a garden or parkland setting.
Two-story brick house with a gabled roof and white-framed windows, featuring a small front porch with a triangular canopy over the entrance. Black downspouts run along the front facade, and a clear blue sky brightens the backdrop. Another similar house appears partially in view to the left.
Row of brick houses with grey gabled roofs and white-framed windows, set against a bright blue sky. Wooden fences divide the properties, and each home has a small paved path leading to the entrance. The scene captures a clean, orderly suburban street on a sunny day.
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Modern brick houses set behind a landscaped front garden with mulch, greenery, and a large tree casting partial shade. White-framed windows and doors punctuate the façade, with one home displaying signs reading ‘SHOW HOME OPEN’ and ‘SALES OFFICE OPEN.’ Decorative triangular gables accent the entrances, and a short set of steps connects the paved path to the homes. The scene is bathed in bright, natural light beneath a clear blue sky.
An expansive construction site bordered by mature trees and residential neighborhoods. Several multi-story buildings are in various stages of development, with exposed brickwork, scaffolding, and concrete frames visible. Construction vehicles, equipment, and workers are dispersed across the site, highlighting active progress and the large scale of the project. The surrounding greenery provides a striking contrast to the industrial activity within.

Holmhurst Gardens

  • St Leonards on Sea, Hastings
  • 208 affordable homes
  • 1 - 2 bedroom apartments
  • 2 - 4 bedroom homes
  • Southern Housing
  • Queen Anne statue

Holmhurst Gardens is an 100% affordable housing scheme in St Leonards on Sea. In partnership with Southern Housing, the scheme will deliver 208 homes, offering a combination of affordable rent and shared ownership.

The development consists of 31 one and two-bed apartments across two blocks and 177 two, three, and four-bed family houses.

Southern Housing purchased the land with assistance from the Homes England Strategic Partnership grant. The project was secured with the benefit of full planning consent, and a section 73 consent was later obtained through a collaborative effort with Southern Housing. This ensured that the scheme met local planning regulations and the evolving needs of the community, resulting in a more sustainable, aesthetic, and well-integrated project.

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Modern brick houses set behind a landscaped front garden with mulch, greenery, and a large tree casting partial shade. White-framed windows and doors punctuate the façade, with one home displaying signs reading ‘SHOW HOME OPEN’ and ‘SALES OFFICE OPEN.’ Decorative triangular gables accent the entrances, and a short set of steps connects the paved path to the homes. The scene is bathed in bright, natural light beneath a clear blue sky.

Find yournew home

A collection of spacious 2, 3 and 4 bedroom Shared Ownership houses at Holmhurst Gardens in Baldslow, Hastings.  

You must have a local connection to the borough of Hastings for your application to be considered at this time which will be reviewed by the team at Southern Housing.

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Developmentsite plan

Site plan of new homes under construction at Holmhurst Gardens, Hastings

Developmentkey features

A JCT Build contract with Southern Housing to deliver 208 homes, offering a combination of affordable rent and shared ownership.

  • Maintained existing trees and hedgerows

    We ensure that existing trees and hedgerows are retained wherever possible and plant new trees and shrubs in new green spaces.

  • Providing educational opportunities

    We work alongside Southern Housing to provide educational opportunities to local school children, and promote future careers.

  • Restoring the Queen Anne statue

    We are overseeing the movement and restoration of a historic statue of Queen Anne, originally unveiled in 1713 outside St Pauls Catherdral.

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Vision
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We're an independent founder-led business, which affords us the freedom to advocate for positive change in our sector. We challenge ourselves, our peers and the government to do things differently and better.

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Partnerships
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We build strategic partnerships that last, built on a shared vision of what housebuilding should be. Choose us for a quality product designed and built to outlast your investment cycle, while standing the test of time.

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Affordable
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Everyone deserves a home they can be proud of. That’s why our affordable homes are built to the same high standard as private homes with no compromise on design, construction materials or care.

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Quality
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Every development we build – and every piece of strategic land we own – reflects our commitment to quality and attention to detail.​ Nothing is overlooked. Everything is carefully considered.

Building better futures,together

Modern brick houses set behind a landscaped front garden with mulch, greenery, and a large tree casting partial shade. White-framed windows and doors punctuate the façade, with one home displaying signs reading ‘SHOW HOME OPEN’ and ‘SALES OFFICE OPEN.’ Decorative triangular gables accent the entrances, and a short set of steps connects the paved path to the homes. The scene is bathed in bright, natural light beneath a clear blue sky.

Leaving naturebetterthan we found it

We ensure our landscape-led development proposals integrate well with the local setting and have a benefit for local wildlife. We ensure that existing trees and hedgerows are retained wherever possible and plant new trees and shrubs in new green spaces.

Whilst the scheme was secured with the benefit of a full planning consent, we worked with Southern to secure a s73 consent. This collaborative effort ensured the scheme met both local planning regulations and the evolving needs of the community, resulting in a more sustainable, aesthetic and well integrated project.

Our work in sustainability
A group of five construction professionals—wearing high-visibility vests and hard hats—stands in front of newly built brick houses on a residential street. Their stance suggests collaboration or site inspection, with the row of red-brick homes, pitched grey roofs, and crisp white-framed windows forming a clean architectural backdrop. The scene evokes themes of teamwork, housing development, and community-building.

A connectedcommunity

We have a proud history of delivering high quality homes across the South East and want to extend our strong ties with the local community.

Alongside Southern Housing, we want to build strong ties with the local community, which is why we’ve committed to initiatives such as restoring the historic Queen Anne statue, donating equipment to support local youth groups and inviting vulnerable young people to site to inspire their future career in housebuilding.

Community engagement
Weathered stone statue of Queen Anne atop an ornate pedestal, set against a backdrop of dense green trees—evoking a serene, timeless presence within a garden or parkland setting.

Restoring the historicQueen Anne statue

As part of this development we are overseeing the movement and restoration of a historic statue of Queen Anne.

Unveiled to the public in 1713, the Queen Anne statue was designed by Francis Bird and originally installed at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. After the original was replaced, it moved to its current location in Holmhurst.

The statue has fallen into further disrepair over the years due to a lack of regular maintenance. It’s restoration involves the careful cleaning statue, and modelling the missing heads from the replica statue at St Pauls.

Queen Anne restoration

About us

Established in 2003 and based in West Sussex, we deliver sustainable homes and strong communities, providing private residential developments, high-quality, tenure-blind affordable homes and open spaces to infrastructure, facilities and strategic land services.

Our industry-leading approach to zero carbon ready homes, biodiversity and the environment, alongside our commitment to people, communities, and creating amazing places to live, put us at the forefront of placemaking in the UK.

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

A person stands at the entrance of a modern red-brick house with rooftop solar panels. The front yard features neatly trimmed grass and small plants, suggesting a well-maintained suburban setting. Similar homes appear in the background, reinforcing a community focused on eco-conscious living.

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

Steve & Sarah

Templegate Zero Bills residents

Richard and Sue stand outside their new home in Newick. The house is clad in a light grey cladding.

“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

Jenny enjoys a coffee in the Woodgate cafe at Pease Pottage. She wears a white sild scarf with dark blue spots.

“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

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

A couple stand smiling outside a modern semi-detached home with a mix of white siding and brickwork. The front door displays the number 9, and a potted plant rests near the entrance. A white car is parked in the driveway, adding to the impression of a tidy, welcoming residential setting.

"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

Three people sit closely together on outdoor steps in front of a red brick wall and white door. The person on the left wears a blue-and-white patterned blouse with jeans, the center figure wears a pink dress layered over a floral shirt, and the person on the right wears a green T-shirt with dark trousers and a watch. Their relaxed posture and proximity suggest a familial or friendly bond.

"I love the design, the layout, the wide roads with the houses nicely set back. It’s spread out and already has a nice community feel. With the park next door and a new Village Green, this is our long-term, hopefully forever home. And that was all before we stepped inside!”

Abbi & James

Woodgate residents

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