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Graylingwell Park opens

The UK’S largest carbon-neutral new homes development opens in Chichester

Graylingwell Park, the UK’s largest carbon-neutral development, will open its doors to the public for the first time on Saturday 20th March at 10am. Graylingwell Park

The innovative scheme located on the former Graylingwell Hospital site, less than a mile from Chichester city centre, will offer around 750 new and converted homes within 85 acres of parkland grounds, along with an impressive range of community amenities. 

Shoppers in Chichester may like to jump on one of many rickshaws in the city centre on Saturday; these will be running regular free trips to Graylingwell Park and back throughout the day.

The development is a joint project by Linden Homes, Affinity Sutton and the Homes & Communities Agency and will take around eight years to complete.  The first phase of 105 homes is well underway with two, three-bedroom showhomes demonstrating the inspirational design and quality buyers can expect at this eco-friendly development. 

Steve Bangs, managing director of Linden Homes says:  “Graylingwell Park will be much more than just a place to live; we are creating a whole way of life, with sustainability and environmental responsibility at the heart of everything we do here.  It’s about living in a limitless environment; this landmark scheme will be a destination in its own right, serving the wider community in and around Chichester and will be a benchmark for future sustainable developments.”

Designed by the award-winning architect practice John Thompson and Partners, Graylingwell Park has been planned to meet the housing and lifestyle needs of a wide range of purchasers.  Prices for the two-bedroom homes start from £235,000 and for the three-bedroom homes from £270,000 through Linden Homes.  Homes are also available through a ‘part buy/part rent’ scheme through affordable housing provider, Affinity Sutton. 

Mark Perry, commercial director of Affinity Sutton, comments: “Graylingwell Park is all about the opportunity to create a whole new community and we’re giving people a range of ways to come and be part of it.  There will be the chance to get that all important first step on the property ladder and using our shared ownership scheme, buyers can purchase as little as a 25% stake for £58,750.  There will also be homes to rent through Chichester District Council.”

All the homes will be energy efficient, with heating supplied by a central heating and power plant within an on-site energy centre.  The homes will use 33 per cent less water than usual, which is equivalent to eight filled Olympic swimming pools.  Other environmentally-friendly features include bus and cycle routes to key local areas plus a car and cycle club. 

The first phase of homes to be released includes two and three-bedroom terraced homes ranging in size from 895 sq ft to 1036 sq ft. As the development takes shape, future phases will include apartments and larger family homes, both newly-built and imaginative conversions within stately Victorian buildings designed by restoration specialists Gillespie Yunnie.  The original chapel and farmhouse, both listed buildings, along with a pavilion, water tower and well are being restored to preserve the charm and historical character of this important site.

Inspired by the architectural character of Chichester and the scheme’s natural setting, Graylingwell Park’s attractive mix of house styles will combine a variety of materials such as red brick to match the Victorian buildings, natural silver coloured timber cladding to reflect the woodlands and coloured render from a warm palette ranging from yellow to light orange, with the latter complimenting the existing red brick buildings.   Light blue render will work well with the silver timber used, grey slates on roofs and solar panels.  Architectural features will also include balconies and roof terraces offering panoramic views.    

The landscaped grounds at Graylingwell Park include nature trails and large areas of public open space, including a green at the centre of the development.  Allotments and a communal orchard with 140 fruit trees are integral to the design, to benefit the entire community.

For further information about Graylingwell Park, Connolly Way off College Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6PQ, or to book a specific appointment call Linden Homes on 01883 334388.  For information on the affordable homes available, call Affinity Sutton on 020 8313 0660.  The sales and marketing suite and two showhomes at Graylingwell Park are open daily, 10am to 5pm from 20th March.