Sheryll Murray MP and local Councillor Benedicte Bay were pleased to welcome Housing Minister Kris Hopkins to Lostwithiel’s Gilbury Hill to see for himself the award winning street.
The street consists of 32 homes and was named following a competition in a Cornish newspaper. The 50% affordable development worked closely with Lostwithiel Town Council to find local people in need of housing.
The developers, Wycliffe Estates, explained, “Much care was taken in the design of both the open-market and the affordable properties and all were constructed to the same high standards, and included economical energy systems such as under-floor heating served by air source heat pumps, which offer significant financial savings, and produce heating and hot water all year round. Other green aspects of the development included the installation of low energy internal lights as well as all houses being built to sustainable code level 3 to reduce the development’s carbon footprint and keep running costs low for years to come. In May 2014 Gilbury Hill was awarded Residential Project of the Year 40 Units and Under in the Michelmores’ Western Morning News Property Awards, the region’s premier property competition, showcasing the very best in West Country property projects, buildings and firms.”
Following her visit Sheryll said, “It was a real pleasure to welcome my colleague and friend Kris Hopkins to Lostwithiel with Cllr Benedicte Bay. This award winning development shows how we can have a mix of housing. I am pleased the developers have worked closely with the Town Council to find people who have local need. This street shows how small developments can provide affordable housing for local people.”
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Contact: Sheryll Murray MP 01579 344428
Pictured: Sheryll, Cllr Benedicte Bay, Kris Hopkins MP and the developers.