ALMOST HALF A MILLION POUNDS TO BE INVESTED INTO BARROW UPON SOAR

Added by Love Business East Midlands | 11 January 2017

Nearly half a million pounds is set to be invested into the Leicestershire village of Barrow upon Soar thanks to a brand new development by David Wilson Homes.

DWEM - Plot 2-6 - CGI of Hunters Lodge, Barrow upon Soar

The funding, which totals £430,472.75, forms part of the planning agreements for new development Hunters Lodge, on Willow Road, and will be used to support services and improve facilities for both new and existing residents of the village.

The contributions include more than £35,985 going towards health facilities in the area, £75,686 towards children’s play spaces and £188,744 towards primary education in the area.

John Reddington, Managing Director at David Wilson Homes East Midlands, said: “Investing in local areas is a large and important part of a new housing scheme and as a company we pride ourselves on our commitment to supporting the communities in and around our developments.

“We will be contributing to Barrow upon Soar not only through the financial agreements, but also through the jobs we create for local people and the quality homes we build.”

Specific contributions include:

• £47,050 towards bus passes and bus service improvement
• £35,985 towards improving healthcare in the area
• £29,128 towards local policing
• £3,752 towards local travel information packs
• £188,744 towards improvements to primary educational facilities
• £50,126 towards improving youth and adult recreation facilities in the area
• £75,686 towards improving children’s play facilities in the area

DWEM - Plots 12-17 - A CGI of what the development Hunters Lodge will look like

Hunters Lodge is an exciting new development that overlooks open countryside, whilst situated on the edge of the peaceful Leicestershire village Barrow-upon-Soar.

It will feature a collection of 50 private two, three, four and five bedroom homes and bungalows suitable for a range of different homebuyers in the area.

Residents will benefit from the nearby local amenities including local village shops and boutiques, riverside pubs and heritage walks with shops, as well as highly-regarded schools, making it a popular choice for families.

Barrow upon Soar will be the ideal place for working professionals commuting to work as it features an impressive transport network, despite its semi-rural location.

The village is close to the A6 providing easy access to Leicester, Loughborough, Derby and Nottingham and the M1 is also just a short commute. The village also has its own railway station, meaning residents can benefit from the direct trains to Nottingham, Loughborough and Leicester.

For more information, please get in touch with the sales team on 0844 811 5544 or visit www.dwh.co.uk.

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