Savills plc

04/16/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/16/2021 04:57

16.4 acre Sulis Down site in Bath acquired by Countryside

Countryside's acquisition of the scheme on the southern edge of the City of Bath, marks its first site purchase in the South West and reflects its wider growth ambitions.

Countryside will deliver 171 homes on the 16.4-acre site, of which 40% will be affordable. The site was acquired with full planning permission, which was achieved in 2019 and will be implemented. Construction is due to begin in summer 2021.

Designed in the arts and crafts vernacular by renowned architect Ben Pentreath, the development will be built in local Bath stone and provide an abundance of green space. The scheme will offer a range of two-bedroom apartments, two and three-bedroom flats over garages and three, four and five-bedroom houses. The location has good public transport links and is within walking distance of an array of amenities.

Darren Dancey, Managing Director, Partnerships South West, commented:

'We are extremely proud to have acquired the exemplar Sulis Down development in the City of Bath. The flagship scheme will bring much-needed high-quality homes to a stunning location on the southern edge of this historic city and we are now looking forward to commencing construction in the summer of 2021.

'This is testament to our commitment to the area. As a business, delivering sustainable communities that people love is etched in our DNA, and this a key stepping-stone in our ambitions for the South West region.'

Julian Harbottle, head of Savills development team in the south west, said:

'Sulis Down represents an exceptional development opportunity within Bath's well-established residential market where demand for quality homes is high. Designed by Ben Pentreath Architects, it is an exemplar in terms of architecture, material quality and placemaking attributes. Countryside has an excellent track record in the delivery of high-calibre development with a focus on sustainability, and is committed to implementing the consented scheme, a notable 40% of which will be affordable homes.'