Vision & Features

We envision creating a welcoming, informal community which includes all ages, families, couples, single people, owner-occupiers, renters, pets, livestock, guests, and activities: a place to work, play, and reside, with the key shared values being sustainability, mutual support, service to the wider community, and enjoying ourselves.

FEATURES

• Around 30 units of housing, with sizes ranging from 1-room studios to family houses.
• Around 35% of total units to be social housing provision, both rental and shared ownership.
• Strong focus on sustainability, e.g. a biomass zero-emissions shared heating system, car pooling, units built to Code for Sustainable Homes Level 5.
• Partnering with the Centre for Local Food means we can access bigger acreage in a semi-rural and share facilities and resources e.g. they use energy primarily during the day, the residences at night.
• Work spaces: small office, studio and therapy spaces, plus scope for a large meeting space for workshops and training groups.
• Guest accommodation for educational visitors, eco-tourism and residents’ guests.
• Community facilities and services for residents and the local community, such as a car club, playgroup, special interest groups and a community vegetable garden.