New Wiltshire show homes open

Two professionally designed show homes have opened at a new housing development in Melksham.

Following the launch event the sales team at David Wilson Homes South West are selling at a rate of more than one home per week.

The M4 is less than 25 minutes away, meaning easy access to locations including Swindon.

Louise Ware, sales director for Barratt David Wilson Homes South West, said: “There has been a terrific amount of interest in Buckley Gardens since it opened just a few weeks ago and unveiling two show homes will now give customers to get a feel for the quality of our homes here.

"The five-bedroom detached Manning property challenges the notion held by some that new-build homes can’t have character. This residence, with its traditional aesthetic, exudes charm and warmth. It has been a big hit with visitors as its design harmoniously blends classic elements with modern conveniences.

"The three-bedroom Hadley show home is thoughtfully designed with the needs of a young family in mind. Its contemporary and fresh interior offers a perfect balance of style and functionality. Particularly impressive is the third bedroom, which is whimsically themed around 'James and the Giant Peach.' 

"This imaginative decor transforms the room into a magical space that sparks creativity and joy for children, making it a standout feature of the home."

Buckley Gardens is David Wilson Homes South West’s first fully Part L compliant development where the A/B EPC-rated properties are highly efficient, more environmentally friendly and have lower energy bills.

Part L focuses improving properties’ energy-efficiency credentials, leading to lower energy usage for heating, lighting, and daily needs, with the potential for homeowners to save up to £2,590 each year on bills. 

The new requirements mandate buildings to meet higher standards, reducing CO2 emissions by 31 percent. These measures serve as an interim step towards the Future Homes Standard, set to arrive in 2025. At Buckley Gardens this means: 

- Electric car charging points for every home
- Decentralised Mechanical Extract Ventilation (d-MEV) which is designed to draw moisture laden air out of the wet rooms such as bathrooms, utility rooms and kitchens
- Waste Water Heat Recovery Systems that work by extracting the heat from the water the shower or bath sends down the drain. The heat is used to warm the incoming mains water, reducing the strain on the boiler and the energy required to heat up water
- Argon-filled double glazing which is particularly efficient at keeping heat from escaping through windows, so properties are warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer
- Photovoltaic panels that capture the sun’s energy and convert it into electricity that owners can use in their homes
Highly efficient insulation to reduce heat loss

Flue Gas Heat Recovery which recycles extra heat back through the boiler, helping to heat up the incoming cold water, is also available on selected homes.

Buckley Gardens includes 144 two, three, four and five-bedroom properties plus 43 affordable homes with a mixture of rent and shared ownership in partnership with Heylo, a registered social provider.