Redrow South Midlands, which is currently building at the popular Hedera Gardens development in Royston, has secured an 18-acre site, bringing more much-needed new homes to the desirable village in North Hertfordshire.
Our aim is to build 140 new homes, including a selection of two, three, four, and five-bedroom homes, providing both private and affordable housing for the area after acquiring the land from previous owners, through Savills (UK) Ltd, who acted for the landowner.As part of our commitment to creating thriving communities, we have confirmed that it will contribute approximately £2.3 million to the region.
The investment in Barkway includes £1.4 million towards local education, including schools for those with additional needs, and £507,000 to the community hall. We will also be contributing almost £140,000 to support more sustainable transport in the community and a further £6,000 towards local travel needs.
The community is also set to benefit from a contribution of £42,000 for local youth services, and £14,000 for the town’s local libraries. The new development will also feature a shop and newly created open green spaces. With a planning application in progress, construction at the development is anticipated to commence in Spring/Summer 2025 with interested parties encouraged to register their details now to ensure they are among the first to hear when properties are released for sale.
The proposed new homes will be eco-friendly and designed with innovative low-carbon technology, including cost-effective initiatives to help customers save on their bills. Air source heat pumps and underground floor heating will be fitted as standard in line with our goal to reach its ambitious target to achieve Net Zero across the whole business and supply chain by 2050.
Andrew Newman, Sales Director at Redrow South Midlands, said: “We're thrilled to announce that we have acquired land in the highly sought-after village of Barkway to bring much-needed, new homes to the area. At Redrow, we aspire to create sustainable, thriving communities at each of our developments by building high-quality homes and investing in the surrounding community, and this development will be no different.
Although early days, we expect that the development will be incredibly popular with growing and established families, and we encourage potential buyers to register their interest now to be among the first to hear when plots at this fantastic development become available.”
Joe Last, associate at Savills, who acted for the landowner of the Barkway plot, said: “This sale represents a unique opportunity to deliver a high-quality housing development in one of the most desirable villages in north Hertfordshire. We had strong interest from regional and national housebuilders and are delighted to have agreed a deal with Redrow – signalling the start of what is an important project for the local area.
The scheme will bring state-of-the-art facilities and significantly contribute to the supply of sustainable new homes, delivering a mix of much needed private and affordable housing.”
Located in the charming village of Barkway, with excellent transport links to London via rail, this new development will offer the perfect balance of rural living and easy access to city amenities. With great transport links, and a range of amenities in the village, including its own primary school, play area and café, the development is set to be the perfect base for families, couples and right-sizers alike.
