A new housing development in Battle, East Sussex, has reached completion, with the first homes now ready for occupation.
The scheme, known as Tapestry, comprises 200 homes and is being delivered by Rother District Council Housing Company (RDCHC) in partnership with Rother District Council and Places for People. According to the developer, the first properties are available to move into this month.
Currently, 70 three- and four-bedroom houses are available for open market sale. A fully furnished show home is scheduled to open on 28 February.
Richard Thomas, chair of Rother DC Housing Company, said: “This is the largest new homes scheme that has been built in the Rother area for more than a decade, and because of this lack of development, there’s a genuine shortage of new and high-quality family homes in and around Battle.
“This is despite it being a highly sought-after place to live thanks to its rich blend of history, picturesque medieval charm, strong sense of community, excellent schools and bustling high street that’s full of independent shops, cafes and pubs.
“Its railway station also offers direct trains to London, and it’s all set within the beautiful High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
“We’ve been marketing our homes since the end of October, and because there’s nothing else like Tapestry available in the local area, we’re currently experiencing a huge amount of interest from homebuyers and families keen to visit the site and experience the quality of what’s on offer.”
All homes at Tapestry are designed to include air source heat pumps, underfloor heating, landscaped gardens, private driveways and electric vehicle charging points. Kitchens include stone worktops and integrated appliances.
Prices range from £455,000 for a three-bedroom semi-detached property to £525,000 for a four-bedroom home with an en suite main bedroom.
Construction has been carried out by Greymoor Construction, which operates across the south-east, including East Sussex.
The development takes its name from the Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the events surrounding the Norman Conquest of 1066 and the Battle of Hastings.
