Housing provider opens 80-apartment scheme

A housing provider has opened a new affordable later-living development in Peterborough to support older residents.

Anchor has officially unveiled The Brambles, a new scheme comprising 80 apartments exclusively for people aged over 60.

Located in Peterborough, the development includes 56 one and two-bedroom social rent homes alongside 24 two-bedroom Older Persons Shared Ownership apartments.

The Brambles also features a range of communal facilities, including a residents’ lounge, kitchen, library, activity room, guest suite and landscaped gardens.

Designed with sustainability in mind, the homes incorporate energy-saving measures such as underfloor heating and air source heat pumps.

The Brambles, in Peterborough

The opening was attended by residents, Anchor colleagues and representatives from developer Deeley Construction, Peterborough City Council and Homes England.

James Chatt-Collins, director of sales at Anchor, said: “The Brambles has been thoughtfully designed to support independent living in later life, providing residents with access to modern shared spaces and amenities. 

“The development has proven hugely successful, with all the sales apartments having been reserved ahead of the official opening. 

“It’s wonderful to see the popularity of the development, reflecting the importance of providing high-quality affordable apartments for later living.”

Martin Gallagher, managing director at Deeley Construction, added: “This is the first scheme we have completed in partnership with Anchor and it has been fantastic working together to deliver high-quality affordable homes for people in Hampton.

“We worked closely with Anchor and the wider design team from the outset to design and build a scheme that is highly sustainable and will help provide efficient homes for residents.

“We look forward to seeing The Brambles become home to its first residents and to watching the new community develop in Hampton.”

Councillor Neil Boyce, cabinet member for adult services for Peterborough City Council, added: “The effect of poor housing on mental and physical health can’t be underestimated, which is why it’s brilliant to have such a high-quality development in Peterborough.

“Providing comfortable housing is a top priority and The Brambles is a prime example of this. 

“It was a pleasure to attend the opening ceremony and I hope the new residents are settling in well.”

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