NHBC Mr Oram said that some of the installations, such as the central vacuum system, had first been tested in his own home, before being rolled out on to this development The development also incorporates electric access gates, lift access to all floors, allocated parking and a bicycle store. The ground floor apartments have direct access onto the communal gardens and terraces, whilst all apartments to floors one and two have balconies as well as access to the communal gardens and facilities. As with all Badger Home developments, the specification is of a very high standard with modern, stylish kitchens, innovative use of space and design in the bathrooms, a wide range of quality tiles and interior design packages available to choose from the company’s interior design team, should this be required. Mr Oram said: “I am delighted with the award but it is really recognition for all the hard work they have ploughed into Elwyn House. We all put our heart and soul into all Badger Homes developments and the award really does realise this.” Badger Homes was founded in 1985 and Elwyn House represents the latest in a long line of luxury developments it has built over the years. Based in Budleigh Salterton, Devon, Badger Homes are one of the area’s largest independently owned new home builders. They have, over the years, established an excellent reputation for service, quality, individuality of design and customer satisfaction. All of this is maintained by their expert technical staff, skilled and well established local labour force and the continued use of high quality building materials. Due to their ability to be flexible in their approach, they are able to offer an extremely wide variety of new homes. Whether it is a starter home, family home, bungalow or apartment, they are sure they can cater for individual needs. The company was awarded the title of ‘Potton Builder of the Year’ in 1992 and has also been nominated for local authority best new build awards.
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Five Star Performance From Stephen Foster Winning his fifth NHBC Award - this time for his work on the challenging £60 million Lakeside residential development in a former quarry in Coleraine - is Farrans Homes site manager Mr Stephen Foster. The project, on a 42 acre site, is one of the most unique and visionary civil engineering projects ever attempted in the UK. Located in the former disused Northstone quarry, the development will feature 450 superb homes and a beautiful lake with a stunning cliff-face backdrop. The lake has been created using a geogrid wall system, and forms on eof the largest retaining wall structures of its type in the UK. “This is a unique site using quality materials and constructed to high quality standards. It’s a team effort and I have a very good team.” By combining feature buildings along the lake front, with treelined boulevards, the development will create a genuinely private living space in the centre of Coleraine. The promise of the Lakeside development is being realised by the successful integration of a diverse mix of residential properties including high quality apartments and houses, with plenty of open public space. Through careful planning of street layouts and the orientation of the buildings, the impact of vehicles is being minimised whilst
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