Vistry Group has exchanged contracts to expand its Western Gate residential scheme in Harpole, near Northampton.
The additional 233 new homes will comprise 83 affordable homes, 80 PRS properties and 70 open market homes. In addition, Vistry has secured its first contract with Zen Housing, which will own and manage 18 affordable properties in the current phase.
Andrew Harvey, managing director of Vistry South Central Midlands, said: “I am thrilled to announce the completion of contracts for an additional 233 mixed-tenure homes at Western Gate and our first contract with Zen housing. This brings the total to 1,070 of the 1,900 new properties planned at Norwood Farm. Our commitment goes beyond house building, with £9m allocated to bolstering services for both new current residents.”
John Okell, investment director at Zen Housing, added: “The contract for the additional homes coincides with receiving reserved matter to start work on a further 278 properties for the affordable and open markets. This clearly shows Vistry’s dedication to meeting housing needs by building homes across multiple tenures to an exceptional standard, creating a thriving and sustainable community.
“We are delighted to mark the start of our partnership with Vistry Group on this phase of homes at Western Gate. These 18 high quality affordable homes reflect our commitment to delivering sustainable, well-connected communities. Executing the deal in just five weeks ahead of completions in August highlights the strength of collaboration between our teams. We look forward to supporting the wider Norwood Farm vision through tenure-diverse, community-focused delivery.”
