Malmesbury new homes 'on the radar' at launch

Thu, Sep 20th 2007, 16:16

House hunters will be in for a treat later this month when new homes on the site of a former secret World War II radar factory in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, go on sale.

The launch of Redrow’s Cowbridge Mill venture, off Swindon Road, Malmesbury will take place on September 20 when people searching for their dream home will be invited to view a wide-range of properties in a beautiful setting.

The development comprises of 143 new homes and home working units built on land originally occupied by the grand Cowbridge House and a mill, which dates back to the 1700s. This historic building is to be converted into a stylish restaurant as part of a larger redevelopment package.

The site was formerly owned by Lucent Technologies and used for manufacturing until 1996 – including as a Second World War radar factory.

Award winning developer Redrow has planning permission for 112 private dwellings, including some home working units, plus 27 key worker apartments and four socially rented apartments. The choice for home buyers will include apartments, semi-detached and detached houses, terraced homes and three-storey town houses, offering everything from one to five bedrooms. 

Sue Pittaway, area sales manager for Redrow Homes (South West), says: “The launch is a great opportunity for people looking for their dream home to come along and see the stunning designs on offer at Cowbridge Mill.

“This is a beautiful location and home owners will enjoy the benefits of a countryside setting, overlooking the river, mill race and water meadows.

“A protected mature tree belt within the site will be retained, creating an attractive backdrop, and proposed refurbishment of the mill building into a restaurant will be an added attraction for our customers.

“There’s also an easy commute to the M4 for access to Swindon and Bristol, whilst Malmesbury is about halfway between the historic city of Bath and the capital of the Cotswolds, Cirencester.”

Malmesbury itself is an ancient market town with a wealth of 17th and 18th century buildings, many of which now accommodate a host of welcoming pubs and shops, and is famous for its seventh century abbey and gardens. The town has all of the local amenities people would expect, including a choice of good schools.

The site’s vendor, Minton Group, has retained land to provide an office courtyard scheme and will undertake the mill-to-restaurant conversion.

House hunters will be in for a treat later this month when new homes on the site of a former secret World War II radar factory in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, go on sale.

As part of its development, Redrow will be contributing to an enhanced local bus service, a cycle route between Cowbridge Mill and the centre of Malmesbury, off-site skate park and/or a youth centre, plus the refurbishment of Malmesbury town hall.
Cowbridge Mill will be launched from the Old Bell Hotel on Thursday, September 20th, from 4pm to 7pm, and would-be purchasers are urged to register their interest as soon as possible to secure their invitation. There will be a scale model of the development for people to view, together with plans, computer generated images of the homes and details of the internal specification.

Redrow will have sales advisors and independent financial advisors on hand to offer assistance and tea and coffee will be served.

To register your interest call 0845 676 0358 or log on to the website at: www.redrow.co.uk/developments/view/171.