Intrepid members of the local community scaled scaffolding to take part in a ‘topping out’ ceremony at Heron Rise in Westbury recently.
The ceremony, an age-old builders’ rite signifying the completion of the highest point of the last home, took place at the Heron Rise development on Station Road. Distinguished guests, including Westbury Mayor Cllr Jane Russ, the Westbury Shed and Westbury Yarn Bombers, joined the Newland Homes team to climb to the top of the scaffolding and sign their names on the wooden roof trusses.
Construction started in 2021 on 89 ‘climate considerate’ new homes. It has taken three years to transform the derelict, brownfield site into a new community, providing new homes for Westbury, especially for those looking to get on the housing ladder for this first time.
Marcus Evans, sales and marketing director at Newland Homes, expressed his gratitude for the hard work of everyone involved in the project to date. “As we approach the final stages of Heron Rise, we are excited to see the transformation and look forward to its positive impact on the Wiltshire community,” he said.
Marcus continues, “We are in awe of the dedication and enthusiasm of local people who give up their time to serve their community, such as local councillors, the Westbury Shed and Westbury Yarn Bombers, and we wanted to celebrate this occasion with them. Their names written on the roof trusses of the last house will be a permanent reminder of their altruism.”
The Westbury Shed built a little free library for the residents of Heron Rise to encourage the sharing and swapping of books to help facilitate community interaction. Marisa Befoh from the Westbury Yarn Bombers crafted a bookworm to sit atop the library and crocheted bookmarks as mini acts of kindness for the new residents.
Newland Homes has also enjoyed a good relationship with Westbury United FC for the past two years, sponsoring their club.
Newland Homes has a long and established relationship with Wiltshire, with award-winning developments in Trowbridge, Chapmanslade and Semington. This latest project at Heron Rise is a development of 89, two, three and four bedroom low-carbon homes and apartments, within walking distance of the town’s train station.
The housebuilder has introduced several tailored incentives to help make home ownership easier for those looking to buy at Heron Rise, such as a 5% mortgage contribution available until 31 October 2024 or the Own New Rate Reducer Mortgage, which gives access to lower mortgage rates and reduced monthly payments for up to five years.
The few remaining homes are available to purchase at Heron Rise, with prices starting from £255,000. The four bedroom, fully-furnished viewhome is being released for sale at a special event at Heron Rise on Saturday 28th September. This is the perfect home for entertaining, especially as thoughts turn to Christmas. To book a tailor-made appointment of the viewhome and other homes for sale at Heron Rise, please call 01373 229294. Tailor-made appointments are available daily from 11am to 5pm. For further information visit: www.newlandhomes.co.uk/westbury or follow Newland Homes on social media @newlandhomes.
Pictured: Mayor Jane Russ, centre, at the topping out ceremony
