Creating new homes & places to be proud of

We create new homes in desirable locations, such as semi-rural or countryside settings. Enjoy the charm of rural living with the ease of modern connectivity to towns and cities.

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Explore our new communities

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Welborne Garden Village

Welcome to Welborne, a collection of two to four bedroom houses for sale near Fareham, Hampshire. Nestled between the South Downs National Park and the coast.

Expertly designed and crafted for the future and with a sense of community at its heart. Inspired by Edwardian styles, Welborne sets the new benchmark for a Garden Village. One fit for the modern age, with leafy tree-lined streets, grass verges and hedgerows.

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Suburban street view featuring two modern detached homes with pitched roofs and a mix of white siding and red brick exteriors. Both houses have multiple windows and tidy front gardens bordered by hedges. A paved road runs in front, and a tree with leafy branches frames the left edge of the scene. The sky is mostly clear with a few clouds, adding to the peaceful neighborhood atmosphere.

Templegate

Welcome to Templegate, a collection of two to four bedroom houses for sale in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. Nestled between Keymer Road and Folders Lane, Templegate is your new zero carbon community.

Picture beautiful homes that fit with the landscape and wildlife-rich countryside of Sussex. Surrounded by lush green spaces, hedgerows, and trees, with three peaceful fishing lakes. Plus, with Burgess Hill within walking distance – enjoy having the best of both worlds.

Welcome to a place where zero carbon isn’t just a feature. It’s a new way to help us all play a part in a brighter, more sustainable future.

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Idyllic countryside scene featuring a large two-story red brick house with white-framed windows, a chimney, and a pitched tiled roof. The home is situated behind a tall wooden fence, bordered by a lush pond in the foreground, where green reeds and grasses flourish along the water’s edge. Trees and additional houses peek through the greenery in the background, under a partly cloudy blue sky that bathes the landscape in soft light. The setting blends natural beauty with rural residential charm.

Manorwood

Welcome to Manorwood, a collection of two to four bedroom houses for sale in West Horsley, Surrey. Nestled between Leatherhead and Guildford, for easy access to London and the Surrey Hills.

Our homes offer a range of layouts, designed for both day to day living and entertaining. This includes spacious living areas with access the rear garden.

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Woodgate

Welcome to Woodgate, where we fuse modern designs with a traditional Sussex style. This is your last chance to join this new community built around a large village green and community hub.

Only 30 minutes from Brighton, and with excellent transport links by road or rail, to London or Gatwick Airport. Pease Pottage is the ideal place to connect you with the best Sussex and Surrey has to offer.

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A suburban neighborhood with detached houses featuring red brick exteriors and pitched roofs. The homes are arranged along a street with parked cars visible. In the foreground, a well-maintained grassy area contains young trees and shrubs, enclosed by wooden fencing. The sky is partly cloudy with patches of blue.

Berry Croft

Berry Croft is a beautifully designed collection of 2, 3 and 4 bed property for sale in Newick, with a variety of attractive exterior finishes in a classic Sussex architectural style.

These houses for sale offer a range of layouts designed for both practical day to day living and entertaining. This includes spacious living areas with access to the rear gardens.

As part of our commitment to creating more sustainable and energy efficient homes, all of the property for sale features electric car charging points, low energy lighting and superior insulation.

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Creating a legacy to be proud of

We are proud of the new homes we’ve delivered - spaces that reflect our commitment to quality, sustainability, and community wellbeing.

Just as meaningful to us is the legacy we leave behind: lasting impact, strong connections, and environments where future generations can thrive.

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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

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

Two people stand outside a brick house with white-framed windows and blinds. The person on the left wears a navy blue t-shirt with an orange graphic and blue jeans, with their arm around the person on the right, who wears a white lace top and patterned trousers. Behind them, an open door reveals a hallway and a glimpse of a garden, suggesting a warm, welcoming moment.

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

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

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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A two-story detached brick house with a red tiled roof and white-framed windows. Three people are standing together at the front door, with a small paved path leading to the entrance. Low greenery borders the house, and similar homes are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Family swap self-build dream home for a new build

Young family swap self-build dream home for an energy-efficient new build in Newick, East Sussex.

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Celebrating three wins at the WhatHouse? awards

We’re proud to win Gold for Placemaking and two Bronze awards at the WhatHouse? awards, celebrating community, design, and sustainability.

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A row of modern houses lines the far side of a calm pond, their brick and painted facades reflected in the still water. Reeds and lush greenery frame the foreground, while a clear blue sky enhances the scene’s peaceful, residential charm.

Why wetlands should be in every new community

We have worked with the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust to create the Blue Infrastructure Design Guide.

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Two people walking a dog along a gravel path in a green residential area with trees, grass, and modern brick houses in the background. A small playground structure is visible behind them.

Family ties & green space brought us to Woodgate

How family ties and green space encouraged Julie and Ian to buy a new home at Woodgate in West Sussex.

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