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Horsted Park wins Housing Project of the Year

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Horsted Park in Chatham has received ‘Housing Project of the Year’ in the Building Awards 2013. Against stiff competition, Horsted Park was awarded the accolade at the industry event which took place recently at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.

Hosted by Building Magazine, the Bu...

Mill Hill planning consent for joint venture

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Reserved matters planning approval for 133 new houses and apartments has been granted by the London Borough of Barnet for a development by Countryside Annington (Mill Hill) Ltd, a joint venture between Countryside Properties and Annington Developments, at Millbrook Park, close to Mill Hill Eas...

Bringing forward land in London

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has been appointed to work with the Mayor of London as part of his land delivery panel, which has been established to speed up the delivery of housing in London. It is intended to make it faster, easier and cheaper for public land owners to bring forward land for develo...

Laying the foundations of a good education

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The construction of Keir Hardie Primary School, Canning Town, East London is now underway. The £7.38m project, funded by Countryside Properties and delivered in partnership with Newham council, will create a state-of-the-art primary school for local children.
Mayor of Newham, Sir Rob...

Mayor of London opens new sports club

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson has opened the new premises of the historic Crown and Manor Club in Hoxton, which was built by developer Countryside Properties. The new Club is located on the ground floor of Countryside Properties’ Hoxton Wharf development at 1 Wiltshire Row overlooking th...

Countryside Properties announces acquisition

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties is pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached with OCM Luxembourg Coppice Holdco S.a.r.l. (which is owned by subsidiaries of certain investment funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.), the Cherry family, and Countryside Properties' current manageme...

Plans submitted for Dollis Valley regeneration

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Plans for a major regeneration of the Dollis Valley housing estate in Chipping Barnet have been submitted to Barnet Council by Countryside Properties. The proposed new development will involve the construction of 616 new affordable, private and rented homes in a wide range of designs and size...

Planning consent achieved in Enfield

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has achieved detailed planning consent for revised plans to develop the Highmead site in Angel, Edmonton, North London, subject to the Section 106 agreement. Working with Enfield Council and Newlon Housing Trust, Countryside Properties was selected in 2011 as developer f...

Demolition underway for Slough tower

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 05:41:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has commenced the demolition of Wentworth Tower on the Britwell estate in Slough, Berkshire. The tower contains nine retail premises and 29 flats and is part of ‘Site 2B’ of the Britwell regeneration project. Wentworth Tower will be taken down floor by floor over eight...

Major new £1bn community for Chelmsford

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties and its development partner L&Q have received outline planning consent from Chelmsford City Council for the development of Beaulieu, a major new £1 billion neighbourhood in North East Chelmsford. The new neighbourhood includes up to 3,600 new homes and includes a si...

Regeneration agreement signed for Dollis Valley

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 09:15:00 GMT

Countryside Properties, working in conjunction with L&Q, has signed an agreement with the London Borough of Barnet to progress the proposed regeneration of the Dollis Valley housing estate in Chipping Barnet. The agreement gives the green light to the regeneration proposals, which are bas...

Planning consent for Lambeth regeneration

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties and The Guinness Partnership have received detailed planning consent for the second phase of the regeneration of Guinness South’s Loughborough Park Estate in South London. The consent covers detailed planning permission for 95 affordable rented apartments in two buildin...

Approval for 2,350 homes at Acton Gardens

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties and L&Q have achieved outline consent for the masterplan of Acton Gardens, the regeneration of Ealing’s largest housing estate, South Acton. Detailed planning consent has also been achieved for 106 new homes, the first within the masterplan. The vision for the £579...

Dagenham regeneration selection

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has been selected by the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham as the preferred developer to regenerate Goresbrook Village in Dagenham. The development involves the replacement of three, 16-storey tower blocks, built in the 1960s and located north of the A13 trunk ...

Canning Town transformation moves further ahead

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A start on site is being made on the next phases of the award winning 649 home Fife Road development; a key part of the £3.7 billion Canning Town and Custom House Regeneration Programme that is transforming a key part of East London. Fife Road will also include a new state of the art Kei...

Abode at Great Kneighton wins Housing Design Award

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Abode at Great Kneighton, a major new housing scheme by Countryside Properties in Cambridge has won a 2012 Housing Design Award.

Abode at Great Kneighton comprises 306 sustainable new homes designed by Proctor and Matthews Architects and forms part of a major new housing and mix...

New Sustainability Report highlights responsible development

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

We have recently published our latest Sustainability Report. This is the eleventh year that we have reported on our sustainability performance - the longest in our sector. Our Sustainability Report 2011 provides information on our performance, particularly against our objectives over the las...

Winner of Alan Cherry Placemaking Award announced

Thu, 03 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The second Alan Cherry Award for Placemaking has been won by Graham King, the Head of Strategic Planning and Transportation at Westminster Council. The award was presented at a debate held to honour the founder of Countryside Properties, the late Alan Cherry CBE DL, who passed away in 201...

Selected to regenerate Britwell

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties and Catalyst Housing have been selected by Slough Borough Council as the preferred bidder to progress the Britwell regeneration project in Slough, Berkshire. The project includes two sites within the Britwell estate providing a total of 255 homes - 154 for private ...

Shortlist announced for Alan Cherry Award

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A shortlist of nine eminent ‘placemakers’ has been announced for the Alan Cherry Award for Placemaking. The annual award is presented in recognition of the significant contribution made to the quality of placemaking in their communities by a leading figure in the public sector. It was f...

Skyline 120 selected for ambulance facility

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) has selected Countryside Properties’ Skyline 120 Business Park at Great Notley, Braintree to house its new Special Operations (HART) facility. The Trust has forward purchased a new 2,114 sq m (22,760 sq ft) Ambulance Station on 2.15...

Planning consent for Greenwich Millennium Village

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT
Greenwich Millennium Village Limited, a joint venture development by Countryside Properties and Taylor Wimpey, in association with the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), has been granted planning permission for its application relating to phases three, four and five of the Village. The outline a...

Planning application for South Acton regeneration

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:07:00 GMT

Acton Gardens LLP, a joint venture partnership between Countryside Properties and L&Q, has submitted an application for outline planning permission for the whole of the regeneration of Ealing’s largest housing estate, South Acton. Working together with Ealing Council and local reside...

Major new £1bn community for Chelmsford

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties and their development partner L&Q have revised their outline planning application to Chelmsford Borough Council for the development of a major new £1 billion neighbourhood in North East Chelmsford. The revisions follow the adoption in July 2011 of the Nort...

Vision for Blackwall Reach regeneration unveiled

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

A bold new vision for a Poplar estate in need of regeneration is at the heart of an outline planning application that has been submitted to Tower Hamlets Council. The outline planning application promotes the ambitious transformation proposed for the Blackwall Reach area, which includes ...

Offices sold at Hackney regeneration project

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:21:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has sold Flexspace, a 15,950 sq ft office building which forms the final phase of the £112 million regeneration of the former Lathams Timber Yard site in Clapton, London E5.

A local investment company has paid £2.2 million for the buildin...

Pearson Vue secures space at Lakeview, Warrington

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:48:00 GMT

Pearson Vue Limited, a global leader in computer based testing, has taken a lease of the entire second floor (10,125 sq ft) at Countryside Properties’ Lakeview office building on Centre Park, in Warrington for its new administrative offices. Pearson has taken a 5 year sub-lease with a 3 year b...

Go ahead for 2nd phase Ebbsfleet Valley’s Springhead Park

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:16:00 GMT

Countryside Properties and Land Securities have received detailed planning approval for the next phase of homes at Springhead Park in Ebbsfleet Valley. The detailed permission, which sits within the existing outline consent for the whole of Springhead Park, includes a further 123 homes w...

Selected with L&Q for Barnet regeneration

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties, working in conjunction with L&Q, has been selected by London Borough of Barnet as its preferred partner for the proposed regeneration of the Dollis Valley housing estate in Chipping Barnet. The selection is subject to the council’s formal scrutiny process. Th...

Planning consent for Loughborough Park regeneration

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties and The Guinness Partnership have received planning consent for the development of 525 homes at Guinness South’s Loughborough Park Estate in South London. The application covers detailed planning permission for 116 homes in the first phase and outline planning perm...

Group selected as Highmead developer

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 02:02:00 GMT

Enfield Council has announced that Countryside Properties, working with Newlon Housing Trust, has been selected as developer for the 0.6 hectare Highmead development site in Angel, Edmonton, North London.  Our selection follows the granting of planning permission earlier this year for a d...

Premier Inn acquires hotel site at Kingsmere, Bicester

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Premier Inn Hotels Limited (Whitbread) has purchased a prominent 2.47 acre hotel/restaurant site with A41 frontage in Bicester, Oxfordshire, for £2.2 million. The site forms part of the Employment Zone within Countryside Properties (Bicester) Limited’s new mixed-use Kingsmere develo...

Didsbury Point to house £70m state-of-the-art hospital

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:45:00 GMT

Didsbury Point, Countryside Properties and Liberty Property Trusts’ new mixed–use development in South Manchester has been selected by Circle, the employee-owned partnership of clinicians, as the location for its new £70 million Norma...

Group named 5th biggest investor in regeneration

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:14:00 GMT

In Planning magazine's Money List 2011 Countryside Properties has been named as the 5th biggest investor in Regeneration.

Planning said , "Cou...

New Broughton celebrates regeneration milestones

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:02:00 GMT

New Broughton is marking a number of major milestones this week as it celebrates the progress made at the pioneering £500m regeneration scheme in Lower Broughton, Salford. Development partners Countryside Properties, Laing O’Rourke, Urban Vision and Salford City Council, were joined ...

Consent for major Cambridge housing scheme

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has gained detailed planning consent for 306 sustainable new homes as part of the major new housing and mixed use community, Great Kneighton, in Trumpington, on the edge of Cambridge city centre. This consent is the first detailed planning permission on the former ...

Grahame Park regeneration receives planning consent

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 01:26:00 GMT

Grahame Park, one of the largest regeneration schemes in England, has received detailed planning consent for the next major stage of the 90 acre development. The project is being delivered by Genesis Housing Association along with partners the London Borough of Barnet and Countryside Prop...

Housing scheme in Horsted, Chatham receives consent

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:28:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has received planning consent for a large housing and mixed use development in Horsted, Kent designed by Proctor and Matthews Architects. Formerly the home of Mid Kent College, the site is located two miles south of Chatham and Rochester town centres. Its redevelo...

Anglia Ruskin University commemorates Alan Cherry

Fri, 27 May 2011 06:14:00 GMT

The main road running through Anglia Ruskin University's Chelmsford campus has been named Alan Cherry Drive, in memory of the former Chairman of the Board of Governors who died last year.

Alan Cherry was Chairman of the Board of Governors at Anglia Ruskin from October 199...

Winner of first Alan Cherry Award for Placemaking

Fri, 20 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT

David Ubaka, head of design for Transport for London is the inaugural winner of the Alan Cherry award for Placemaking. The award was presented at a debate held this week to honour the founder of Countryside Properties, the late Alan Cherry CBE DL, who passed away in 2010 and which was at...

Landmark Canning Town redevelopment gets underway

Wed, 18 May 2011 12:00:00 GMT

The £102 million development of Fife Road has launched as part of the £3.7 billion transformation of Canning Town and Custom House in East London. This landmark development in Canning Town, Newham, will produce 649 new ‘Lifetime’ homes and reconstruct Keir Hardie Primary School...

Start on site comes quickly at Acton Gardens

Wed, 11 May 2011 11:16:00 GMT

Countryside Properties and L&Q have made swift progress to start on site with the initial enabling works required for Acton Gardens, the next phase of the regeneration of Ealing’s largest housing estate, South Acton. The start on site follows exceptionally quickly on from the grantin...

New contract at Christian Fields, Gravesend

Wed, 04 May 2011 12:34:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has been awarded a contract by Moat to develop the third and final phase of the Christian Fields regeneration project in Gravesend, Kent. The £8.1 million contract covers 69 newly built homes, comprising 51 houses and 18 apartments for affordable rent and shar...

Green success for Kingsmere, Bicester

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT

The new community of Kingsmere, south west Bicester, is now fully underway with the completion of the landscaping and infrastructure for the first section of spine road and completion of Middleton Stoney Road. Councillor Norman Bolster from Cherwell District Council has planted the last ...

Regeneration of Norris Green, Liverpool begins

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Construction began this week on the further regeneration of Norris Green in north Liverpool as part of Liverpool City Council and Inpartnership’s £200m redevelopment scheme, paving the way for ‘Norris Green Village’, a collection of three and four bedroom homes by Countryside Propert...

Go ahead for Canning Town regeneration

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties, working in partnership with Newham Council and affordable housing provider Affinity Sutton, is set to go ahead with the award winning Fife Road (Area 3) development which is part of the £3.7 billion Canning Town and Custom House regeneration programme.

Selected for Blackwall Reach regeneration

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT

A consortium comprising Swan Housing Association and Countryside Properties has been selected by joint client, Tower Hamlets Council and the Homes and Communities Agency, as preferred developer to work on the regeneration of Blackwall Reach. The site includes Robin Hood Gardens, Woolmore...

GMV announces design competition winners

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT

The winners of the design competition for the development of the remainder of Greenwich Millennium Village have been selected. A team led by Jestico + Whiles, including architects Peter Barber Architects and Studio 54 Architecture, has been chosen by a judging panel comprising members fr...

Go ahead for major new Sussex neighbourhood

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has secured a resolution to grant outline planning consent from Horsham District Council for the development of land south of Broadbridge Heath, near Horsham in West Sussex. The resolution covers a sustainable new neighbourhood that includes 963 predominantly famil...

Planning consent for South Acton regeneration

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties and L&Q have been granted detailed planning permission for the next phase of the regeneration of Ealing’s largest housing estate, South Acton. The permission has been granted by the London Borough of Ealing to Acton Gardens LLP, a joint venture between L&Q ...

Medway Council honours Alan Cherry

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Medway Council has honoured our former Chairman and founder the late Alan Cherry CBE DL with a posthumous ‘Special Recognition’ award at its second Culture and Design Awards ceremony.

The Medway Culture and Design Awards are organised by ...

Continued commitment to quality assurance

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties is pleased to announce that the Group has been recertified to ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System and to ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System for the next three years.   The Group has been certified to these internationally recognised standards since 2...

Five years of work begins as Barham Park demolished

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Demolition of Barham Park Estate has commenced to make way for a new generation of housing for hundreds living in Brent. To celebrate the beginning of five years of regeneration work, Brent Council officials, developers and residents visited the site to start the demolition and have one ...

Green light for major Harold Wood housing scheme

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Outline planning consent has been received from The London Borough of Havering for the major redevelopment of the former Harold Wood hospital. The regeneration plans will bring the vacant and redundant land back into use and provide 810 new homes in an area of substantial housing need. ...

Construction commences for new Cambridge community

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties and Cambridgeshire Horizons are delighted to announce an innovative equity investment to facilitate Cambridge’s new development at Great Kneighton (known during the planning process as Clay Farm and Glebe Farm). The funding will ‘pump-prime’ the delivery of infrast...

Bow Cross receives CABE Building for Life Standard

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Bow Cross in Tower Hamlets has received a CABE Building for Life Silver Standard. At Bow Cross we are working with the London Bor...

Fresh Wharf, Barking gets go-ahead for 950 homes

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has been granted outline planning permission by the London Thames Gateway Development Corporation (LTGDC) for Fresh Wharf, Barking, a joint development between Countryside Properties and Fresh Wharf Developments Ltd. The permission is subject to completion of a sat...

Planning green lights for 2,550 homes in Cambridge

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:00:00 GMT

A set of planning green lights in Cambridge now means that Countryside Properties is ready to start on site at Clay Farm and Glebe Farm, to the south of the city. The Company has achieved detailed planning permission for Glebe Farm, together with outline planning permission for Clay Farm...

Group appointed to regenerate Harold Hill

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties and Notting Hill Housing Trust have been appointed by Havering Council to build around 170 new homes on the 7.2 acre former sheltered housing sites at Darlington and Chippenham Gardens in Hilldene, Harold Hill, Essex.

Demolition of the rundown build...

Start on site for 1,600 home community in Bicester

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

An opening ceremony has been held to mark the start of construction work on a major new neighbourhood known as Kingsmere, in south west Bicester, by Countryside Properties (Bicester) Ltd. The development will bring a number of key benefits to Bicester including a new south west bypass, p...

Design quality highlighted by new ESE Report

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has launched its new Environmental, Social and Ethical (ESE) Report which highlights that the Group is an industry leader in design quality and place making, and holds a sector leading four CABE Building for Lif...

Major letting at One Didsbury Point

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Joint venture partners Countryside Properties and Liberty Property Trust have signed Optegra UK Ltd to One Didsbury Point, South Manchester.

The leading ophthalmic specialist, which is in the process of rolling out a nationwide network of specialised treatment centres,...

New sites start in the South

Wed, 19 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has started the construction of a further 250 homes across the South-East in response to the increases in sales enquiries being experienced by sales teams. The homes include new phases at St Mary’s Island, Chatham Maritime; Fortuna Park, Colchester and Christian Fi...

5 new sites launching in Greater Manchester

Thu, 13 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has pushed the green button on five of its sites across Greater Manchester this month and construction work has sprung into life to build nearly 500 new homes across the region.

The UK maybe have been experiencing political uncertainty recently, bu...

Countryside Properties appoints new Executive Chairman

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties Plc has appointed Andrew Carr-Locke as Executive Chairman. Andrew has a wealth of business experience from both inside and outside the development sector.

Andrew Carr-Locke, 56, joins with experience in senior...

Unanimous Decision for Landmark Scheme in Cambridge

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT

A striking new Countryside Properties development that will form the first part of the Cambridge Southern Fringe has been given the go-ahead by Cambridge City Council.   Detailed planning consent has been granted for Glebe Farm which will feature 286 new mixed-tenure homes in a prominent ...

Coopers of Stortford gets go-ahead at Skyline 120

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has secured detailed planning consent for a new 67,270 sq ft warehouse facility for Coopers of Stortford fronting the A120 at its Nexus, Skyline 120 development, in Braintree, Essex.

Coopers has forward purchased the new high bay warehouse for its ...

Fortuna Park receives prestigious art award

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

At the recent Arts & Business East Awards 2010, together with our JV partner Annington Homes and Colchester Borough Council’s Cultural Services Department we received the prestigious Community Award for the public art at Fortuna Park in Colchester.

Divided into...

Regeneration of Barham Park moves closer

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties working in partnership with Notting Hill Housing and the London Borough of Brent, has received planning consent for the phased demolition and redevelopment of the Barham Park estate in the London Borough of Brent. Detailed approval has been granted for phase one, a...

Selected for £560m South Acton estate regeneration

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties and L&Q have been selected by the London Borough of Ealing as development partner to regenerate Ealing’s largest housing estate, South Acton. It will involve the redevelopment of mixed-tenure homes on a prominent 40-acre site.

The vision is t...

St Mary’s Island, Chatham Maritime gets Kickstart

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Work is starting again on a stalled development on St Mary’s Island, Chatham Maritime, Kent, thanks to £6.93m of Kickstart funding from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA).

Work stopped on the 60 hectare St Mary’s Island in 2009 as the economic downturn hit the co...

Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate Alan Cherry's life

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT

A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life and achievements of the late Alan Cherry is to be held on Thursday, 18th March 2010 at 2.30pm. The service will be held at Chelmsford Cathedral and will be conducted by The Rt Revd Dr Laurie Green, The Bishop of Bradwell.

A...

In memoriam – a tribute to Alan Cherry

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT

It is with the deepest regret that Countryside Properties announces the death of its founder and Chairman, Alan Cherry. Alan passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning (23rd January), at the age of 76, after a characteristically determined battle with cancer that started when he ...

Planning application for new railway station

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties and its development partner, L&Q, have submitted an outline planning application for a new railway station in North East Chelmsford. The proposals represent a major addition to the sustainable transport infrastructure of both the town and the county. The applic...

Selected for HCA's Delivery Partner Panel

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has been appointed to the Homes and Communities Agency’s (HCA) new Delivery Partner Panel for both the South and the North of the country following a rigorous and highly competitive tender process.

Aimed at streamlining development on publicly-owne...

Application is a first for Cambridge

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has submitted the first detailed planning application for new homes in the Cambridge Southern Fringe to Cambridge City Council. Glebe Farm will feature 286 new mixed-tenure homes in a prominent location at the southern gateway to Cambridge.

Kickstart accelerates delivery of St Mary’s Island

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Maritime, a joint venture between Countryside Properties and the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA), is to receive an allocation of £7 million from The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), the national housing and regeneration agency for England, through its ‘Ki...

Regeneration of Christian Fields moves forward

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Moat has awarded a contract to Countryside Properties to develop the majority of the second phase of the Christian Fields regeneration project in Gravesend, Kent. The £11.94 million contract covers 94 new homes, comprising 75 houses and 19 apartments. It forms a significant part of...

New Broughton is first to Kickstart in North West

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Housing Minister, John Healey MP is visiting Countryside Properties’ New Broughton development in Salford today to celebrate that it is the first North West scheme supported by the Homes and Communities Agency’s (HCA) Kickstart funding programme to be fully signed off, with all legal agre...

Major forward sale at Skyline 120, near Stansted

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has forward sold a new 67,270 sq ft warehouse facility on 3.49 acres fronting the A120 at its Nexus, Skyline 120 development in Braintree, Essex to Coopers of Stortford. A sale price of £6.4 million has been agreed for the new purpose built facility, subject to...

New development proposals for Broadbridge Heath

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has submitted a new outline planning application relating to land south of Broadbridge Heath, near Horsham, West Sussex which forms part of Horsham District Council’s West of Horsham strategic allocation. The application, for 963 predominantly family homes of mixed...

New Homes website relaunched

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties is very pleased to announce that we have just relaunched our New Homes website at www.countryside-properties.com It features a contemporary look and feel, a great new video and improved search functionality, as well as t...

Kickstart to delivery at Lymington Fields, Dagenham

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has allocated £4.7 million through its ‘Kickstart Programme’ to accelerate the delivery of 600 mixed-tenure, affordable new homes at Lymington Fields in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The development, by Countryside Properties and ...

First letting at One Didsbury Point, Manchester

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties and Liberty Property Trust have signed up Thermal Transfer as the first tenant at One Didsbury Point in South Manchester. Relocating from Glossop in Derbyshire, the specialist design and build contractor has taken the top floor, measuring 1,313 sq m (14,130 sq ft) ...

Green light for leading UK Biomedical Campus

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties, Liberty Property Trust and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have secured formal planning consent for their 160 acre Cambridge Biomedical Campus development in Cambridge. The Campus will provide 215,000 sq m (2.3 million sq ft) of new space for b...

New Broughton moves forward with Kickstart funding

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties and Salford City Council have secured additional funding for the regeneration of New Broughton through a successful bid to the government to get the project moving again. New Broughton has been awarded £8m through the Kickstart programme from the government’s ...

Group receives its 10th Building for Life Standard

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has received its 10th Building for Life Standard for design and place making excellence at Stone Rise, Dartford. Building for Life is the national standard for well-designed homes and neighbourhoods, and the Group holds more Building for Life Standards than any oth...

Major new £1bn community for Chelmsford

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC and housing association L&Q have jointly submitted an outline planning application to Chelmsford Borough Council for the development of a major new £1 billion neighbourhood in North East Chelmsford. The neighbourhood includes an extension to the existi...

Sale of Flexspace 2 offices in Hackney

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has completed the sale of one of its new office buildings at Flexspace, Upper Clapton, London E5 to The North London Muslim Housing Association (NLMHA). Flexspace is part of Urban Hive, Hackney and offers brand new high specification office space on the fringe of t...

Work starts on £800m regeneration of Grahame Park

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has today commenced work for Choices for Grahame Park (CfGP), part of Genesis Housing Group, on the first major phase of development at Grahame Park, in Colindale, North London. Phase 1a includes 319 new homes which will be built by 2012. The contra...

Canning Town receives major design award

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT

The regeneration of Canning Town in East London has received a Project award at the Housing Design Awards 2009. It is one of only eight schemes nationwide to win in the category for schemes that are yet to start on site. The judges described Canning Town as, “a fusion of elegant archite...

Design quality highlighted by new ESE Report

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:24:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has launched its new Environmental, Social and Ethical (ESE) Report which highlights that the Group is an industry leader in design quality and place making, and holds more CABE Building for Life Standards than any other private developer. Indeed, Countryside was t...

Launch of Croydon regeneration scheme

Wed, 27 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties is launching the iBuilding, in Croydon, designed by architects, BPTW Design on 30 May. The iBuilding’s contemporary exterior forms a series of graduated tiers and includes 58 apartments for sale and 92 affordable homes. The façade provides visual interest and text...

Design for Manufacture success at Horn’s Cross

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT

“The success of the Homes and Communities Agency’s Design for Manufacture (DfM) programme is clearly evident in Horn’s Cross in Kent,” said Jonathan Martin, area director for the Homes and Communities Agency in the Kent and Essex Thames Gateway. “It is very pleasing to see the success thi...

London-Wide Initiative advances in Dagenham

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties, the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) and Metropolitan Housing Trust have achieved planning consent from the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham to develop over 370 affordable new homes at Lymington Fields. The 12.9-hectare former Further Education College sit...

Planning granted for Canning Town regeneration

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties, working in partnership with Newham Regeneration and Affinity Sutton on behalf of William Sutton Homes, has achieved a resolution to grant planning permission from the London Borough of Newham following the submission of an application for the first phase of the Can...

First residents move into Ebbsfleet Valley

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT

The first residents of Springhead Park, the initial development phase of Ebbsfleet Valley, have moved into the new community’s first homes. The event has been hailed a significant milestone in the regeneration of North Kent by joint development partners Land Securities and Countryside Pr...

Sustainable development proposals in West Sussex

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has submitted two planning applications relating to land south of Broadbridge Heath, West Sussex which forms par...

Best Large Housebuilder at the What House? Awards

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:33:00 GMT

At the What House? Awards 2008, which were held at the Grosvenor House hotel in London on Friday 21st November, Countryside Properties received the silver award in the ‘Best Large Housebuilder’ category.

The jud...

More major design accolades

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:32:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has received two further Building for Life standards for design and place making excellence, and consequently the Group now holds nine standards which is more than any other private developer. Cliveden Village, in the grounds of the Cliveden Estate, in Buckinghamsh...

Group selected for major regeneration in Lambeth

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:25:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC has been selected by the Guinness Trust as its housebuilder partner for the £105million regeneration of the Trust’s Loughborough Park Estate i...

Planning consent will fast track affordable homes in Catford

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:03:00 GMT

A resolution to grant planning permission* has been received for an important mixed-use project in Catford, South East London which is part of the London-Wide Initiative (LWI), a Government-backed scheme to fast-track more affordable homes for key workers throughout London. The project, l...

Accordia - 1st housing scheme to win Stirling Prize

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties’ acclaimed development, Accordia, in Cambridge, has received the highly prestigious RIBA Stirling Prize 2008

Planning success for up to 300 homes in Cambridge

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has achieved a resolution to grant outline planning consent for an inclusive, socially integrated community on a nine hectare site at ...

Planning submitted for Canning Town regeneration

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has submitted a planning application for the first phase of the Canning Town and Custom House regeneration project in the London Borough of New...

Planning consent for innovative regeneration

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties together with historic youth club, the Crown and Manor Club in Wiltshire Row, Hackney have been granted planning permission for an innovative regeneration project, designed by architects Flacq, to redevel...

Strong economic future for North Kent

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Alan Cherry CBE DL, Chairman of Countryside Properties, has set out an encouraging vision for the future of development in North Kent, despite the current economic circumstances. Speaking at Construction Expo 2008, organised by North Kent Construction Skills and held this week at the His...

Alan Cherry – Freeman of Brentwood

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Brentwood Borough Council has conferred Honorary Freeman status upon our Chairman, Alan Cherry CBE DL. The conferring of Honorary Freeman is the highest honour that the Council can bes...

Major new development to launch in Mill Hill

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties, with joint venture partner, Annington Homes, is launching a new development of stylish, contemporary properties in the highly sought after area of Mill Hill, North London. 'Ridgemont', an attractive development of 360 mixed-tenure apartments and houses, is launchin...

Planning consent for 1,600 homes in Bicester

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:55:00 GMT

Countryside Properties is to develop a new village-style neighbourhood, to be called Kingsmere, in south west Bicester. The green light came with the approval of planning permission for the scheme by Cherwell District Council. The 287 acre development will include the provis...

Planning approved for next phases of New Broughton

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties’ further ambitions to help revitalise Lower Broughton in Salford are to become a reality, as the developer has been granted outline planning permission for the next phases at its New Broughton development by Salford City Council.
The planning committ...

Medical Research Council to anchor Cambridge Biomedical Campus

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:26:00 GMT

The Medical Research Council (MRC) has chosen the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, a joint venture between Countryside Properties PLC and Liberty Property Trust, as the location for its new Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB). Confirmation of the decision to begin construction of an innov...

Planning consent for London Wide Initiative site

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:10:00 GMT

Countryside Properties and English Partnerships have received planning consent from London Borough of Barking and Dagenham for 602 new homes at Lymington Fields, Dagenham as part of the London Wide Initiative.

The scheme, which was designed by archite...

Planning consent for new Cambridge garden suburb

Mon, 19 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Reserved matters planning consent has been received from Cambridge City Council for a new sustainable garden suburb on a site currently known as Clay Farm. The major development is a planned urban extension to the south of Cambridge by Countryside Properties Plc.
...

EcoHomes success highlighted by new ESE Report

Fri, 16 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Sixty three per cent of new homes built by Countryside Properties will achieve at least a 'Good' or better EcoHomes rating compared to 17 per cent of all homes built nationally. The finding comes as Countryside publishes its new Environmental, Social and Ethical (ESE) Report which sets o...

Flexspace attracts new occupiers

Mon, 12 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

A new doctors' surgery overlooking an attractive landscaped public square and a 300 sq m (3,229 sq ft) Costcutter community supermarket are the latest occupiers at Countryside Properties' Urban Hive development in Upper Clapton, London Borough of Hackney. Situated along Theydon Ro...

Group sponsors Cash for Causes

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:27:00 GMT

Countryside Properties is proud to be sponsoring the Essex Chronicle Media Group's Cash for Causes at the Heart of the Community initiative. Thousands of pounds are up for grabs ...

Chosen for major new business and technology park

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Portsmouth City Council and Havant Borough Council have selected Countryside Properties PLC as their development partner to undertake a major new employment scheme on a 32.6 acre site adjacent to junction 3 of the A3 (M) between Waterlooville and Havant, north of Portsmouth.
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Group supports Children's Hospices

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Two years ago, funding from The National Lottery came to an end for Children's Hospice Services in East Anglia, so as part of a continued fundraising effort to raise the vast majority of its income from public donations, they have this week launching a Lottery, sponsore...

First homes unveiled at Ebbsfleet Valley

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT

The first collection of apartments has been unveiled at Springhead Park to strong demand; over 100 visitors attended the launch at the weekend and 12 homes were reserved. Springhead Park marks the beginning of the residential development at Ebbsfleet Valley which has been identifi...

Partnership continues with Essex Air Ambulance

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties is delighted to be continuing its partnership with Essex Air Ambulance which provides an essential service to the county. The Group has sponsored the new official Essex Air Am...

Planning consent for new phase at St Mary's Island

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Planning permission has been granted for a new waterside phase of 35 new homes on the ground breaking St Mary's Island in Chatham Maritime, Kent. Leading developer, Countryside Maritime, a joint venture between Countryside Properties and SEEDA (the South East England Development Agency)...

New £100m mixed-use scheme in Chatham

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has been selected as the preferred developer for a £100m mixed-use development on Horsted Way in Chatham, Medway. Comprising a proposed 411 residential units and 33,500 sq ft of commercial space, the development will create a sustainable environment across 20 ...

Countryside fast tracks affordable housing

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties, English Partnerships and Presentation, the social investment agency, have submitted a major planning application that will bring over 370 affordable new homes to Dagenham.

Delivering in the Thames Gateway

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties is recognised as a key developer in the Thames Gateway and as such has an extensive record of progress and delivery within the area. 2007 has been no exception with good progress made on a wide range of developments.

New Biomedical Campus Unveiled

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties, Liberty Property Trust and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have secured planning consent for the development of 70 acres of land adjacent to the existing Addenbrooke's Hospital on the Southern Fringe of Cambridge.

...

Major London-Wide Initiative site - planning application

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT

A planning application has been submitted for a multi-million pound, mixed-use project in Catford, South East London. The project, led by development partners Countryside Properties and Hyde Housing Association (part of the Hyde Group) in association with English Partnerships, is i...

Leading sustainability ranking

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has been ranked as the leading privately owned housebuilder with regard to its sustainability practices and reporting.

The UK's top 20 housebuilders have been ranked according to their sustainability practice and reporting in a new report ent...

Group recognised as one of Britain's biggest mid-market private firms

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has been ranked 6th in a new league table of Britain's biggest mid-market private firms.

The Sunday Times Top Track 250 was compiled by Fast Track, and highlights the private companies that form the backbone of Britain's business economy...

Further Commercial Property Sales

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT

David Ballard, Director General of the Safety Council
Countryside Properties Plc has recently been awarded the Br...

Countryside leads ethical and environmental issues

Mon, 18 Nov 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Our proven commitment to socially responsible development has once again been recognised by Green Card

Graham Cherry, Chief Executive.

Countryside Properties' continuing leadership of ethical and environmental issues wi...

Copthorn Homes wins 2 International Property Awards

Mon, 18 Nov 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Copthorn Homes, part of Countryside Properties PLC, recently won the following awards at the International Property Awards Ceremony, which took place at Ascot Racecourse on 14th November 2002:

'Best Property Website' for South Quarter, Lond...

A new start to married life for the Shahs at Brooches Mead

Mon, 04 Nov 2002 12:00:00 GMT

This has certainly been an exciting summer for newlyweds, Rakhi and Pretesh Shah. The couple, from Stevenage, have just bought their first home together and have also just celebrated their marriage:

"We had both been living with our parents, whilst we chose our first home together” explain...

The Nightingale Estate; Gold Award Best Partnership Development 2002

Fri, 01 Nov 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties with its partners Southern Housing Group and London Borough of Hackney, has won the prestigious Gold Award for the 'Best Partnership Development' category at the 2002 What House? Awards. The Gold Award was for the 'Millennium Plus at the Nightingale Estate Regeneration Sch...

Labour in the Heartlands

Fri, 01 Nov 2002 12:00:00 GMT

An innovative new approach to local labour developed through Quadrant Community Investment (QCI), the community regeneration arm of London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) and delivered by Countryside Properties', In Partnership Division and the Finsbury Park Community Trust has recently p...

£127 million Joint Venture developments in Manchester

Tue, 22 Oct 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Our partners' confidence in these locations is an endorsement of our own strategy in targeting large brownfield mixed-use development opportunities.

Richard Cherry, Group New Business Director.

Countryside Properties P...

The most exclusive address in Beaconsfield

Mon, 21 Oct 2002 12:00:00 GMT
Countryside Properties is creating a unique, luxury 'Arts and Crafts' style house for the top end of the market in the wealthy and leafy town of Beaconsfield.  Countryside Properties has only recently started developing in Buckinghamshire and is arriving in style with 'Garrick House', a si...

The difference is 'clear' as Copthorn Homes scoops an exhibition design award

Fri, 18 Oct 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Copthorn Homes’ innovation and design flair is already well documented, however the award-winning Essex-based housebuilder has set a new precedent by winning a Stand Excellence Award for its unusual exhibition stand at the rece...

Waterstone Park set to join the commuter revolution, with benefits for all

Wed, 16 Oct 2002 12:00:00 GMT

According to the Department for Transport, the Bluewater shopping centre in Kent has been flagged up as one of the South East’s most likely destinations to enjoy easy, trouble-free commuting by leaving the car behind and exploring ...

Trading Update

Wed, 09 Oct 2002 12:00:00 GMT

In line with market best practice this trading update is published at the end of Countryside Properties' financial year, ahead of its preliminary results which will be announced on 26 November 2002.

The Board is pleased to confirm a good performance for the second half of the year to 30...

Record results, as Copthorn Homes tastes success at Waterstone Park

Mon, 07 Oct 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Innovative housebuilder, Copthorn Homes, has made a huge impact with eager housebuyers at its Waterstone Park development in Stone, near Dartford, where it has recently launched a range of apartments that have really captured the imagination of homebuy...

Countryside Properties wins top awards for Health and Safety and Quality Improvement

Thu, 03 Oct 2002 12:00:00 GMT

At the Building Homes Quality Awards 2002 Countryside Properties won two prestigious awards for the 'Best Health and Safety Approach' and the 'Best Quality Improvement Strategy'. The latter award was won by Greenwich Millennium Village, the Group's innovative joint venture project with Taylor Woo...

Part Exchange makes Moving Easy

Wed, 02 Oct 2002 12:00:00 GMT
Kerry Manning (39), a licensed conveyancer, found a new home for her family purely by chance while compiling a conveyancing report for a client's new home at Countryside Properties' 'Sayers Place' development in Witham, Essex.

Kerry decided to go and have a look at the show home as she a...

Building Houses in a Day

Tue, 01 Oct 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Tower Hamlets Local Labour in Construction (LLIC) hosted the annual construction challenge this week to coincide with National Construction Week.

The Construction Challenge is a two-day workshop, which gives young people aged 13-15 years, an insight into the construction industry. The two...

Satisfaction is the key for new homes 'convert' Alec Gray

Tue, 01 Oct 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Copthorn Homes buyer, Alec Gray, is currently living in his third brand new home, which confirms that he is a convert when it comes to the sheer convenience and value-for-money that buying a new home represents.

A...

Good news for surfers, as Copthorn Homes' 'New Generation' website goes live

Tue, 01 Oct 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Innovative housebuilder, Copthorn Homes, is set to bring its exciting and imaginative brand of new homes to the online community with a new generation corporate website, which is set to revolutionise the hunt for a new home.

The ...

New Start for Coopers Road

Tue, 01 Oct 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Residents on a South East London estate were invited to a reception to launch work on their new homes last week. Executive Member for Housing at Southwark Council, Cllr Beverley Bassom, visited the Coopers Road Estate in Southwark last week to see the demolition work in progress on the first phas...

Florida family find a new home in a prestigious gated community

Mon, 30 Sep 2002 12:00:00 GMT
When the Ross family returned to England from Florida they were keen to find a prestigious new home similar to the one the family had been living in during their six years in America. Having lived in one of Florida's many gated communities, the Rosses were eager to find a similar secure environment ...

Countryside moves into Buckinghamshire

Fri, 27 Sep 2002 12:00:00 GMT
An elegant new country residence set in its own, extensive mature grounds in the charming village of Stoke Poges in Buckinghamshire has just come onto the market.  Designed to look as though the house has evolved over a period of time, 'Hascard Grange' is being created by Countryside Prope...

£60 million development agreement signed for the regeneration of Gravesend Canal Basin

Fri, 27 Sep 2002 12:00:00 GMT

The Gravesend Canal Basin provides a unique opportunity to create a new and vibrant focal point for the town

Richard Cherry, Group New Business Director of Countryside Properties

Countryside Properties PLC, the develop...

The end of an era, as Copthorn Homes bids farewell to Great Notley Garden Village

Fri, 27 Sep 2002 12:00:00 GMT

After nearly a decade of introducing innovative and flexible living to Essex housebuyers at the ever-popular Great Notley Garden Village in Braintree, Copthorn Homes is heading out of town.

The award-winning housebuilder has been delighted with ...

Making plans; Copthornbuyers opt for the freedom of choosing their own plots at Brooches Mead

Wed, 18 Sep 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Innovative housebuilder, Copthorn Homes, is bracing itself for the inevitable rush of interest as it announces the impending release of a new selection of three-bedroom homes at their popular Brooches Mead development in Stevenage.

B...

New Mixed-Tenure Urban Regeneration Contracts

Tue, 03 Sep 2002 12:00:00 GMT

The Group is at the forefront of this valuable and growing market sector in London and the South East of England.

Graham Cherry, Chief Executive of Countryside Properties PLC

Countryside Properties PLC, the developer...

Countryside Expands in the South

Thu, 22 Aug 2002 12:00:00 GMT

We have been creating innovative, high quality developments in sought after locations for more than 40 years. The growing demand for, and subsequent success of the company has meant that we are now looking to pastures new.

Gary Freeman, Managing...

Building Homes Quality Awards 2002

Tue, 13 Aug 2002 12:00:00 GMT
Countryside Properties has been short-listed for the Building Homes Quality Awards in the following two categories:

Best Company-Wide Sustainability Strategy

Best Health and Safety Approach

The awards ceremony takes place at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on the 1st O...

Boys and girls come out to play, thanks to Copthorn Homes

Mon, 05 Aug 2002 12:00:00 GMT

It is certainly not a case of 'all work and no play' at Weston Voluntary Nursery in Great Ashby, because now, thanks to innovative housebuilder, Copthorn Homes, the totally self-funded nursery in Maiden Street is the lucky recipient of a selection of outdoor ...

Magnificent new country house in 26 acres

Tue, 23 Jul 2002 12:00:00 GMT
One of the most magnificent and talked about new homes to be built in the home counties is nearing completion and is at last ready to look around, with completion due in September.

The Hall, standing in 26-acres of its own grounds in Wickham Bishops, Essex, has been carefully ...

Planning permission granted for £75 million Joint Venture mixed-use scheme in Manchester

Tue, 23 Jul 2002 12:00:00 GMT

This scheme further enhances our growing presence in Manchester and the North West, continues our programme of limited risk projects, and illustrates once more our skills and expertise in mixed-use urban regeneration.

Graham Cherry, Chief Execu...

Copthorn brings style and substance to Vauxhall with The Academy

Tue, 23 Jul 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Innovative housebuilder, Copthorn Homes and architects Rolfe Judd, have worked together to bring a new dimension in style and substance to Vauxhall Park with The Academy, arguably its most prestigious and imaginative project to date.
...

Walk For Life: Success of Unique Charity Fundraising Event

Mon, 22 Jul 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Hundreds of people enjoyed the Countryside Properties' "Walk For Life" on Sunday 25 August. This gentle 10km sponsored walk which followed a route planned by the North Essex Ramblers Association raised more than £5,000 for four Essex based charities including the Essex Air Ambulance, The Pl...

Success the second time around as Copthorn Homes launches New Holland Green on site

Fri, 19 Jul 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Hot on the heels of a phenomenally successful sales launch of its exciting New Holland Green development at Hammersmith which was recently held at the London Hilton Hotel, the innovative developer, Copthorn Homes, is enjoying a further wave of interest ...

Countryside sells Aymer House for £20.3 million

Tue, 16 Jul 2002 12:00:00 GMT

The pre-letting of this building in May, one of the most significant in the area this year, and its subsequent forward sale confirms the Group's strength and ability in commercial development

Graham Cherry, Chief Executive of Countryside Proper...

Pride in the job is evident, as Copthorn Homes scoops another two, prestigious award

Fri, 12 Jul 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Innovative housebuilder, Copthorn Homes, is taking pride in the fact that two of its Site Managers have scooped 'Pride in the Job' Quality Awards from the National House Building Council.

John Spooner, Site Mana...

A blend of Copthorn innovation and Conran style

Thu, 11 Jul 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Copthorn Homes is aiming to take the pressure out of city living and create a streamlined, stylish environment where young professionals can 'chill out' with the advent of West Five Studios, its collection of inspirational apartments at Ealing, W5.
To achieve its aims, the award-winning ho...

Mad on Sports

Wed, 03 Jul 2002 12:00:00 GMT
Having a home close to a favourite sporting amenity is just as important for some people as being near a good school or train station is for others.  For cricket and tennis enthusiasts, Countryside Properties' new homes at 'Rossetti Gardens' in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, is ideally located dir...

Copthorn Homes Wins Four Prestigious Housing Design Awards

Mon, 01 Jul 2002 12:00:00 GMT

These are houses and flats which cater for today's lifestyles, with clean, inventive and flexible planning and detailing. At last, the 21st Century arrives on a greenfield site.

Judges Comments, Housing Design Awards 2002

Countryside secure £17Million Peabody Trust Regeneration Scheme

Mon, 01 Jul 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties' In Partnership Division has been selected by the Peabody Trust and the London Borough of Southwark as their house-builder partner on the redevelopment of the Coopers Road Estate in Southwark.

The £17Million estate regeneration scheme, which is part of the Sout...

Zurich Customer First Award.

Mon, 17 Jun 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties is an established company with an excellent reputation with both the general public and the housebuilding industry, so it came as no surprise that they were awarded Best Volume Housebuilder.

Martin Horsler, Manager of Zuri...

Greenleaf Awards for Environmental Quality

Mon, 17 Jun 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties recently received three GreenLeaf Awards the pre-eminent environmental awards in the industry, together with one of the special prizes of the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Award for Great Notley Garden Village, Essex.

GreenLeaf Awards were received for: Sidley Grange i...

Planning Permission and Pre-Lettings at Major London Mixed-Use Scheme

Wed, 12 Jun 2002 12:00:00 GMT

The London Borough of Merton and the local community set us the challenge of creating a new urban quarter which would also help to revitalise the District. Our complementary range of skills in mixed-use development and in urban regeneration has enabled us to meet th...

Office Development pre-let within Chertsey mixed-use scheme

Thu, 23 May 2002 12:00:00 GMT

This development underlines the continued success of our programme of limited risk commercial projects, while the Chertsey Opportunity project as a whole illustrates our strengths in major mixed-use urban regeneration schemes

Graham Cherry, Chi...

Chairman's Interim Statement

Tue, 21 May 2002 12:00:00 GMT
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Interim Results for the six months ended 31st March 2002

Tue, 21 May 2002 12:00:00 GMT

We are currently experiencing good levels of demand for our new housing across all price and product ranges.

Alan Cherry, Chairman of Countryside Properties PLC

Countryside Properties PLC, the developer of sustainabl...

Interim Results for the six months ended 31st March 2002

Tue, 21 May 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Board Change

Tue, 21 May 2002 12:00:00 GMT
Countryside Properties PLC, announce that Michael Pearce, Finance Director, is to retire from the Board at the end of this month, after 30 years with the Group. The Board would like to express their thanks for his contribution during that time and wish him a happy and enjoyable retirement.
Mi...

Highly Commended at Evening Standard Awards

Wed, 15 May 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties received two commendations at yesterday's Evening Standard Awards which were held at the Savoy Hotel, London.

Copthorn Homes, part of the Countryside Properties, was highly commended for the design and spaciousness of The Lampeter at Gr...

5 Star Health and Safety

Fri, 10 May 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties Plc has been awarded the highly prestigious Five Star Award by the British Safety Council (BSC). The Award builds on the success of the Group's accreditation to the BSC OHSAS 18001 last year.

The Five Star award is as a result of nine days of auditing during March 20...

Highly commended by Framlington

Fri, 10 May 2002 12:00:00 GMT

With a shortage of houses and greenbelt land under constant pressure, more innovative use of town and derelict sites will be essential in the future. Countryside has delivered that and consistent profits

Framlington Innovative Growth Award 2002...

Bungalows Back in Favour

Tue, 07 May 2002 12:00:00 GMT

The bungalow has been declared our ideal home for the third year running, in a survey of 4,000 homebuyers by Alliance and Leicester. The single-storey home is still the choice design for many homebuyers in the UK, where 60% of the ageing population will be retired by 2010. Yet despite this vote, ...

Guaranteed Views

Fri, 03 May 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Homes that offer views, be it over water or countryside, are harder to come by, yet are more popular than ever, meaning that a property with a guaranteed view can command a premium price when it is sold on. At several of its developments in the North West, Countryside Properties has created homes...

Interims results announced soon

Fri, 03 May 2002 12:00:00 GMT
Countryside Properties PLC, the developer of sustainable mixed-use and mixed-tenure projects, will be announcing its interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2002 on Tuesday 21 May 2002 at 9.30am.

Homebuyers Go Back to School

Mon, 29 Apr 2002 12:00:00 GMT

An Edwardian school in Vauxhall is being converted by Copthorn Homes into new loft-style apartments, which will be known as 'The Academy'. Former classrooms in the old school house will be converted into 24 one and two bedroom, galleried apartments with double height spaces.

The developme...

Homes for Horseracing Enthusiasts

Thu, 25 Apr 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Since horseracing originated in the first millennium B.C., the 'sport of kings' has continued to be a popular event, with 5.1 million people attending race meetings in 2000. A survey undertaken by the Racecourse Association in 1997 revealed that it is becoming increasingly popular amongst women, ...

Prestigious New Homes for Witham

Wed, 24 Apr 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties is bringing its trademark elegant new homes to Witham at 'Sayers Place', its development of houses and apartments at Maltings Lane. Prospective purchasers are being urged to register their interest now in order to benefit from a range of exclusive advantages. This will incl...

Award for Best Practice Investor Relations

Tue, 23 Apr 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties was honoured recently with the Investors Relations Best Practice Website Award for a Smaller Quoted Company during a ceremony held at the Lancaster Hotel, London. The Grand Prix award was jointly won by Countryside and AIT Group. The awards are sponsored by the London Stock...

Presentation at Investor Connect Exhibition

Mon, 22 Apr 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Based on official population and household projections, experts estimate we need 230,000 additional homes per annum in England alone.

Graham Cherry, Chief Executive of Countryside Properties PLC

This presentation is a...

Greenfield Land Created From a Brownfield Site

Fri, 19 Apr 2002 12:00:00 GMT

At the largest regeneration scheme in Europe, 'greenfield' areas are actually being created from brownfield land. This is part of the 'Kent Thameside' region's vision to 'green up' this previously industrial area and to provide wide open spaces, which will complement the newly created sustainable...

Essex History Recreated to Impressive Accuracy

Fri, 19 Apr 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Many of the stunning architectural features of the mid-nineteenth century Warley Hospital have been recreated to impressive accuracy in the new homes built on the old hospital site in Brentwood, Essex. The result is 'Clements Park', an extremely popular development, which forms a truly sympatheti...

Finalists in Framlington Innovative Growth Award 2002

Thu, 18 Apr 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties have been selected as finalists in the Framlington Innovative Growth Award 2002. Countryside is one of sixteen companies chosen from more than 600 small and medium sized companies listed on the London Stock Exchange that fall within the parameters of Framlington's ...

Excellent investment returns in Cardiff Bay

Mon, 08 Apr 2002 12:00:00 GMT

With recent poor equity and savings returns, property purchases and 'buying to let' has become an attractive alternative for investors, especially considering the current low interest rates and competitive mortgage packages on offer. An important factor when considering such an investment, howeve...

An Environmentally Responsible Company

Mon, 01 Apr 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties' In Partnership Division, which specialises in the provision of new and refurbished affordable housing, is pleased to announce that following a successful audit of its Environmental Management System from the British Standards Institute (BSI), it has been certified to the i...

IR Best Practice Website Awards

Thu, 28 Mar 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has been short-listed in the IR Best Practice Website Awards for a Smaller Quoted Company.

The IR Best Practice Awards are sponsored by the London Stock Exchange, the Investor Relations Society and the Department of Trade and Industry.

The awards recogn...

Countryside Properties Signs Up For E-Business

Tue, 26 Mar 2002 12:00:00 GMT

'Housebuilder of the Year'*, Countryside Properties PLC is pleased to announce that it has become the latest blue chip client of BuildEurope, the leading provider of Internet based business solutions for the UK house building industry.

Countryside will be utilising BuildEurope Build - an ...

Countryside admitted to the FTSE4Good UK Index

Mon, 18 Mar 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Being admitted to the FTSE4Good Index is a strong endorsement of our commitment to environmental, social and ethical development.

Graham Cherry, Chief Executive of Countryside Properties PLC

Countryside Properties PL...

Attracting Wildlife

Mon, 11 Mar 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Homebuyers can turn their new garden into a haven for wildlife by following a special guide that has been produced by Countryside Properties for its customers. The leaflet includes information and tips on understanding the natural environment and attracting a wide range of wildlife into the garde...

Royal Living

Thu, 28 Feb 2002 12:00:00 GMT

At the Richard 'Beau' Nash apartments, home buyers have the chance to own a period-style retreat in a historic town where gentry and royalty used to go to escape city life. In the 18th and 19th centuries, visitors to Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent would come to taste the reputedly health affirming...

Sunday Times survey highlights Countryside as undervalued

Wed, 27 Feb 2002 12:00:00 GMT

In the SundayTimes/RSM Robson Rhodes survey of the most undervalued companies by the Stock Market, Countryside Properties was placed 23rd. In the survey, of 24 February 2002, undervalued companies are defined as those whose profit growth, both past and forecast, is most divergent from th...

2002 AGM Statement

Thu, 14 Feb 2002 12:00:00 GMT

STATEMENT BY ALAN H CHERRY MBE
Chairman of Countryside Properties PLC
at the Company's Annual General Meeting on Thursday 14th February 2002

Recent trading experiences indicate that the housing markets in the areas of our operations have recovered from the slowdown experi...

Environmental, Social and Ethical Development

Fri, 08 Feb 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has just published its first ever 'Environmental, Social and Ethical Report.' The Group which was recently awarded 'Housebuilder of the Year' in the Sunday Times/What House? Awards, has long been highly regarded for its sensitive approach to both residential and commercial ...

Shortlisted in 3 categories of The Building Awards

Thu, 07 Feb 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties short-listed in 3 categories of The Building Awards 2002.

Countryside Properties is pleased to announce that it has been
short-listed in the following 3 categories of The Building Awards 2002:

Housebuild...

Preferred developer for National Trust's 'Greener Housing' site at Cliveden Estate

Mon, 04 Feb 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties' strong track record in award-winning sustainable housing will ensure that the new scheme enhances the site's role within the Cliveden Estate

Robin Mills, The National Trust's Regional Director

Setting the Standard

Fri, 01 Feb 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties' In Partnership Division, which specialises in the provision of new and refurbished affordable housing, is pleased to announce that following a successful audit of its Quality Management System from the British Standards Institute (BSI) it has been certified to the new BS E...

Bespoke History

Thu, 24 Jan 2002 12:00:00 GMT

The construction of The Hall at Wickham Bishops, the largest and most luxurious country house to be built in Essex in recent times, is at the ideal stage for A buyer to influence the interior design and features of their future home. Countryside Properties, who designed and created The Hall, star...

Countryside to create new residential quarter at Manchester's Sportcity

Wed, 09 Jan 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Our aim is to harness our vision and skills in urban regeneration and in working with our partners, create a vibrant new urban quarter for Manchester

Richard Cherry, Group New Business Director

Countryside Properties...

Countryside Properties Acquires Prime Withington Hospital Site in South Manchester

Tue, 08 Jan 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC has completed and forward sold all of its Urban Hive industrial units on Theydon Road, Clapton, part of a larger mixed-use regeneration scheme on the former Latham's Timber Yard site...

‘Brave & Bold’ Waterstone Park impresses the judges

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Waterstone Park, the inclusive development in Greenhithe, Kent by Countryside Properties and Land Securities has been presented with a CABE Building for Life Silver Standard for design excellence. This is now the seventh Building for Life Standard that Countryside Properties has r...

New, new homes website launched today

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT

A fully revised and redesigned New Homes website has been launched today. It features enhanced search functionality and a stronger focus on green living, amongst other new features.
The aim of the website is to promote the cor...

Manhattan style living comes to New Broughton

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT

A funky 152 one and two bedroom apartment building is the latest development to grace the skyline at New Broughton, Countryside Properties' landmark regeneration scheme in Lower Broughton.

'The Vibe' will offer residents all the facilities expected from a Manhattan-style ...

Reaccredited to Investors in People

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Following the recent Investors in People (IiP) assessment, Countryside Properties has met the standard and has therefore retained its Investors in People Accreditation which recognises that people remain a central focus for the Group.

new homes as part of the regeneration of the former Inglis Barracks in Frith Lane, Mill Hill, Greater London.
The proposed mixed-te...

Planning approval for major new community in Bicester

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Cherwell District Council has resolved to grant outline planning permission to Countryside Properties for the development of a new community in South West Bicester, Oxfordshire. The scheme designed for the 287 acre site includes up to 1,585 new homes and a wide rang...

St Mary's Island leads the way to green living

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Homes are responsible for 27% of all carbon emissions and consume half of all water supplies* (source: Sustainable Development Commissi...

COUNTRYSIDE PROPERTIES JOIN FORCES WITH RETAIL TRUST TO REDEVELOP MILL HILL RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has joined forces with Retail Trust, the national charity for the retail indus...

New Urban Hive in Hackney to target Olympic relocations

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC has obtained planning consent for its new Urban Hive development in Clapton, Hackney, providing much needed employment and community space only 3 miles from the 2012 Olympic Stadium.

Urban Hive Hackney will comprise 8 units providing 2136 sq m o...

Sales continue to rise on St. Mary's Island

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Sales at Axis, the latest development by Countryside Maritime Limited on St. Mary's Island, are still going strong and the development is almost 50% sold. Last month the scheme launched its latest show home - the 'Latitude'. This house design attracted a lot of interest and the company has since ...

Planning submitted for major mixed-use scheme in Birmingham City Centre

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:00:00 GMT

An outline planning application has been submitted to Birmingham City Council for City Park Gate, the second phase of the multi-million pound Masshouse regeneration project.

A joint venture between Countryside Properties and Quintain Estates and Development PLC will devel...

Countryside Properties Scoops Gold Again!

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has once again scooped gold for Accordia, its contemporary development in Cambridge. The housebuilder was awarded 'Best New Development' at the Daily Telegraph What House? Awards, coined 'the Oscars' of the housebuilding industry.

Supporting the Prince's Trust Young Achiever of the Year

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 12:00:00 GMT

22-year-old Anna Chambers has beaten off hundreds of young people to scoop a Young Achiever of the Year award, sponsored by Countryside Properties, at an Oscar-style event, as part of The Prince's Trust's 30th anniversary celebrations.

The award was presented by Tru...

Brentwood students look forward to building the future in Saffron Walden

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Students from Sawyers Hall College in Brentwood, Essex, built on their knowledge of construction and the environment last week during a special visit to a Countryside Properties’ development, Saffron Green on Peaslands Road in Saffron Walden.
The visit was organised by Coun...

Celebrating 10 years in the North

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT

This month Countryside Properties marks its tenth anniversary in the North of England, and underlining just how far its Northern division has come, it now aims to build in excess of 1,000 high quality homes over the coming 12 months.
Cliveden Village. Founded by the Frost family in 1906, The Frost Partnership is currently celebrating 100 years of the Frost name...

Go ahead for latest phase at St Mary's Island, Chatham Maritime

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties and the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) have received planning permission from Medway Council for their next joint venture on St. Mary's Island at Chatham Maritime.
The Council has given Countryside Maritime the green light for its lates...

Group ranked as one of Britain's biggest mid-market private firms

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has been ranked 7th in a league table of Britain's biggest mid-market private firms.
The Sunday Times Top Track 250 was compiled by Fast Track, and highlights the private companies that form the backbone of Britain's business economy.
Companie...

Planning permission granted for major regeneration of Lower Broughton

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has today been granted planning permission for the first phase of its ground breaking development at Lower Broughton, Salford. The occasion is a giant step forward for one of the largest regeneration projects in the UK. Work on the area is due to start...

Group Sweeps the Board at New Homes Garden Awards 2006

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has been presented with no less than six accolades at the New Homes Gardens Awards 2006, including Gold for Housebuilder of the Year.

The leading developer was presented two Gold Awards for Best Garden - Family Home with Four Bedrooms for Abode, New...

The St. Mary's Island Community Gets Arty at Axis!

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 12:00:00 GMT

To celebrate life on St. Mary's Island and to promote the success of the Island's community centre, members from the different community groups that use the facility have put their artistic skills to the test and have helped design a mural with local artist Rob Turner.

Chil...

Planning granted for 1st phase of Ebbsfleet Valley, Kent

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties and joint venture partner Land Securities have received detailed planning permission from Gravesham Borough Council for the first phase of Springhead Park at Ebbsfleet Valley in the Thames Gateway.
Marking the beginning of the residential developmen...

A new landmark for Hackney

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has joined forces with Servite Houses to create a landmark new development in Sedgwick Street, Hackney, East London. The £7.8million mixed-use scheme will comprise a one, two, three and four bedroom new homes for shared ownership, together wit...

Last Chance for Detached Luxury at Harvard Grange

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties is offering homebuyers the final opportunity to purchase a home at Harvard Grange, its award-winning development in Stock, Essex. Homerton House, a luxurious five bedroom detached home is now the only property remaining, and it is carpeted, fully furnished and read...

New homes for health workers

Fri, 04 Aug 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties in partnership with Swan Housing Group and Barking, Havering and Redbridge Hospitals NHS Trust are creating a key worker housing development on the Oldchurch Hospital site in Romford to provide new homes for NHS staff.
This £30million redevelopme...

Sittingbourne Tops List of Investment Hotspots

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Over the next few years the market town of Sittingbourne is set to be transformed. The new Government vision will see the area become 'a dynamic, well-connected and self-supporting town'¹ and includes major investment into the transport infra-structure, new community amenities, better sh...

Overall Winner of the Housing Design Awards

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has swept the board at the Housing Design Awards 2006, following similar success in 2005. The Essex based developer has been awarded 'Overall Winner' and 'Best Medium Housebuilder' for Accordia, its contemporary development in Cambridge.

New Look Homes For Heatley Mere

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT

The second phase of properties at Countryside Properties' development Heatley Mere in Lymm has brought with it the opportunity to purchase a stylish new home in one of Cheshire's most fashionable and desirable residential areas at a surprisingly affordable price.
Following the sale of the f...

NHBC AWARDS COUNTRYSIDE PROPERTIES’ SITE MANAGERS

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Three Site Managers working for the Warrington-based developer Countryside Properties have been awarded the National House-Building Council's (NHBC) Pride in the Job 'Quality Award'.

The trio were chosen from 18,000 site managers all over the UK, and will now be put forward for the next s...

COUNTRYSIDE PROPERTIES SIGN SPONSORSHIP DEAL WITH WOLVES

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT

One of the North West's key supporters of sport in the community, Countryside Properties has sponsored rising star of rugby's super-league, Stuart Reardon, at Warrington Wolves RLFC.

The award-winning developer is to sponsor Wolves' talented three-quarter, 24 year old Stuart Reardon,...

Countryside Properties Sweeps the Board at National Home Builder Awards!

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has added three more top accolades to its extensive collection of awards at this year's National Homebuilder Design Awards.
The Essex based developer was voted 'best of the best' for Accordia...

Group sweeps board at National Homebuilder Design Awards

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT

At this year's National Homebuilder Design Awards Countryside Properties was voted 'best of the best' for Accordia its contemporary development in Cambridge which won 'Housing Project of the Year' as well as 'Best House (three or more storeys)' for Accordia 'Air', a four ...

Major new community near Stansted

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has completed the purchase of a 90-acre site for the development of a new community to be known as Priors Green near Takeley, Essex.

The £225 million project includes plans for 731 new homes as well as a new neighbourhood centre providing reta...

Move in For £99! Countryside Properties Helps First Time Buyers onto the Property Ladder

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Move in for £99!
Countryside Properties helps first time buyers onto the property ladder
A recent survey¹ has indicated that it now takes first time buyers as long as six years to ...

New Homes 'Eclipsed' by Countryside Properties

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT

It is commonly assumed that buying a new home means compromising on space. With government planning policy outlining that new build developments now have to densely use space and build up, rather than out, it would appear that, more often th...

Countryside Teaches Schoolchildren Dangers Of Playing On Construction Sites

Fri, 07 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT

With major construction projects underway all over Stoke-on-Trent [1], Coun...

Axis at St Mary's Island - A Local Favourite

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT

AXIS AT ST MARY'S ISLAND - A LOCAL FAVOURITE!

Axis, the latest development of new homes by Countryside Properties on the popular St Mary's Island attracted record numbers of potential buyers at its sales launch last week.

A joint project between Count...

Group creates special garden at new Farleigh Hospice

Mon, 03 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Nurses and other caring staff and volunteers at Farleigh Hospice are now benefiting from a tranquil outside space thanks to the support of local companies led by Countryside Properties plc.

The new 'Nurses Garden' was officially opened on Friday 30th June when Countryside...

Detailed planning submitted for Springhead, Ebbsfleet

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Joint venture partners Countryside Properties and Land Securities have submitted a detailed planning application to Gravesham Borough Council for the first phase of Springhead, the first stage of development at Ebbsfleet in Kent Thameside.

The detailed proposals are f...

Planning approval for Lower Broughton from Government Office

Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:00:00 GMT

The Government Office has given the green light for Countryside Properties' outline planning application for the redevelopment of Lower Broughton in Salford.

Developed over a two year period in partnership with Salford City Council, the Lower Broughton community and Conto...

DEVELOPER IN CAMPAIGN TO TEACH SCHOOLCHILDREN DANGERS OF PLAYING ON CONSTRUCTION SITES

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:00:00 GMT

With major construction projects underway all over Stoke-on-Trent , award-winning property developer Countryside Properties has been putting building site safety firmly on the agenda, through a campaign highlighting the dangers of playing on construction sites.

With a construction site le...

Countryside Maritime launches Axis on St Mary's Island

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 12:00:00 GMT

This summer sees the launch of Axis, Countryside Maritime's stunning new development on St Mary's Island, Chatham Maritime, Kent.

A joint project between Countryside Properties and the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA), Axis has recently been launched and will p...

FESTIVAL FIRST FOR HOUSEBUILDER’S NATIONAL AWARD-WINNING GARDEN

Fri, 16 Jun 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Visitors to the Lymm Festival Open Gardens event are for the first time invited to the national award-winning showhome garden at Countryside Properties' Heatley Mere development.

Created by landscape designer David Fountain, the garden of Heatley Mere's four bedroom showhouse won the silv...

More Homebuyers Reach Dizzy Heights of Owning £1million Homes

Wed, 14 Jun 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Homes priced £1million and above used to be within the reach of a select few only. However, with the number of sales of homes worth over the £1million mark in England and Wales nearly doubling over the past year , more and more of us are reaching the dizzy heights of owning million po...

THE EDGE IS 95% SOLD

Fri, 02 Jun 2006 12:00:00 GMT
Countryside Properties’ stunning city centre development, The Edge, is now 95% sold, with just a handful of 2 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom duplexes, and triplexes (including one of the 3 bedroom luxury penthouse) now remaining.

Overlooking the River Irwell in Central Ma...

INTERIOR DESIGNER COMES TO STOKE

Fri, 02 Jun 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Rising star of the interior design industry, Kerry Tornetta, who is known for her work with the internationally-renowned fashion designer Ben De Lisi, has just completed the creation of two new showhomes at Countryside Properties' residential development, Sadlers Park in Buslem.

The three...

50% SOLD AT SADLERS PARK

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties' exciting new development, Sadlers Park in Burslem is proving so popular with buyers, that 50% of the first phase of properties have been sold following the recent launch of the showhomes.
...

AWARD-WINNING DESIGNER AT RINGLEY LOCK

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Rising star of the interior design world, Kerry Tornetta, known for her work creating award-winning showhomes with the internationally renowned fashion designer Ben De Lisi, is particularly proud of the showhomes at Countryside Properties' development Ringley Lock.

"With most new homes no...

PART EXCHANGE AVAILABLE AT HEATLEY MERE

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties is making homebuying easier at its Heatley Mere development in Lymm, Cheshire, by removing some of the hurdles and pitfalls of buying and selling a home, and offering purchasers ways to make property buying a smoother and less fraught experience.

The award-winning d...

FASTEST SELLING DEVELOPMENTS IN MANCHESTER

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties' new development, Ringley Lock in Radcliffe, is proving so popular with buyers that since its official launch under 12 months ago, 100% of the first phase, and 50% of the second phase of properties have now been sold.

Ringley Lock's beautiful riverside setting, cent...

Accordia proving a hit with the Judges

Thu, 25 May 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties' Accordia development in Cambridge is winning praise across the board having scooped two prestigious awards.

Having already been acknowledged for its progressive design with a RIBA design award Accordia has won a Gold Building for Life Standard from CABE (The Commis...

Extra Space - Extra Cash!

Tue, 23 May 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Your commute to work can often make or break your day. Sitting in stressful traffic jams and wasting minutes finding a parking space can raise blood pressure levels dangerously high before you've even reached the office.

Not only is it stressful, it is also expensive with petrol prices no...

Launch of new Environmental, Social & Ethical Report

Tue, 23 May 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties is widely recognised as a responsible developer, fully committed to sustainable development. This is the fifth year that we have reported on our environmental, social and ethical performance.  Our web based Environmental, Social and Ethical Report 20...

New community proposed for Bicester

Mon, 22 May 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has submitted an outline planning application to Cherwell District Council for the development of a new community in South West Bicester. The application for the £423 million scheme is the first major mixed-use development to be undertaken by Countryside...

COUNTRYSIDE TO SPONSOR PORT VALE FC

Fri, 19 May 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Warrington-based property developer Countryside Properties has announced that will be a new sponsor of Port Vale FC.

Port Vale, which saw a major cash boost in February with pop-star Robbie Williams investing £240,000 to become a significant shareholder, will receive a sponsorship d...

A Rare Find

Thu, 18 May 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Government planning policy has meant that building large new homes with extensive grounds has almost become a thing of the past. New build developments are now having to densely use space and building up, rather than out, has become the norm.

As a result, developments of large...

REGENERATION INITIATIVES TRIGGER HOUSE PRICE INCREASE

Wed, 17 May 2006 12:00:00 GMT

The numerous multi-billion pound regeneration projects taking place throughout Stoke-on-Trent are beginning to take effect, with house prices starting to rise steadily.

With projects such as the £16 million regeneration of Burslem Town Centre, the £200 million redevelopment of...

Countryside Properties launches Latest Show home at Accordia

Tue, 16 May 2006 12:00:00 GMT

The latest showhome at Accordia, Countryside Properties' flagship development on Brooklands Avenue in Cambridge city centre, is opening this weekend.

'Sky' is a light and spacious six bedroom split level villa that has been creatively arranged over four floors by Alison Brooks Archite...

Accordia receives Building for Life and ES design awards

Thu, 11 May 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties' Accordia development in Cambridge is winning praise across the board having scooped two prestigious design awards.

Having already been acknowledged for its progressive design with a RIBA design award, Accordia has won a Gold Building ...

Group achieves ISO 14001 registration

Fri, 05 May 2006 12:00:00 GMT

The Group has now fully achieved ISO 14001 registration for our Environmental Management.

The Group already holds ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and OHSAS 18001 (Health & Safety Management) so Countryside Properties now has the full relevant suite of Intern...

Cosmopolitan living comes out top in City Survey!

Mon, 01 May 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Cosmopolitan living comes out top in City Survey!

Friends and Sex and the City were iconic in setting the trend for city living with great shopping and fantastic nightlife becoming the latest must haves in our lives.

To mark the launch...

Cliveden Village Provides New Homes in a Stunning Historic Location

Sat, 29 Apr 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Having received detailed planning permission from South Bucks District Council in 2004, a new scheme designed in partnership between Countryside Properties and the National Trust will provide 135 age exclusive contemporary houses and apartments, starting later this year.

This site served ...

Joint Venture to transform Colchester Barracks

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Annington Homes has established a joint venture with Countryside Properties to develop 261 new homes on Lordswood Road in Colchester, part of the redevelopment of Colchester barracks.

The scheme will see the development of 196 homes for sale with 65 affordable properties....

Countryside calls South Manchester office market

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties and Liberty Property Trust announce the development of the first office building at their iCO Didsbury Point office park in South Manchester.

This will be the first speculative building of significant size to be constructed in south Manchester for s...

LUXURY APARTMENTS WITH THE X FACTOR

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 12:00:00 GMT

As Manchester develops as a major city on the world stage, the demand for properties with the 'x-factor' is increasing rapidly, and to help Manchester live up to its cosmopolitan image, Countryside Properties has been busy creating stunning, luxury apartment developments to rival any throughout t...

Countryside Properties unveils contemporary showhome at Accordia

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has opened a unique new showhome at Accordia, its award-winning development on Brooklands Avenue in Cambridge city centre.

'Fusion' is a four storey house featuring extensive open plan living space combined with numerous terraces and balconies that bring outside liv...

Liz Steps onto the Property Ladder

Mon, 13 Mar 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Looking after one of London's iconic modern landmarks, Liz Edwards was keen that her first home had the same flair for design and attention to detail.

Liz, 24, a PR Manager for a top London attraction, previously lived with her parents at their family home in Camberley, Surrey. As a first...

Group selected for Canning Town regeneration

Wed, 08 Mar 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties is delighted to have been selected as the preferred developer by the London Borough of Newham to carry out the regeneration of the first of 10 schemes in Canning Town and Custom House. The scheme will be developed in partnership with William Sutton Housing Asso...

Plans for Mann Island, Liverpool revealed

Tue, 07 Mar 2006 12:00:00 GMT

The vision for the future of Mann Island has just been unveiled at a public exhibition by Neptune Developments Ltd and Countryside Properties. The plans for an exciting new destination on Liverpool's waterfront will offer a vibrant addition to this World Heritage Site.
...

Sale of latest phase of Essex Business Park

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Acting on behalf of its client, RBS Pension Trustees, Standard Life Investments has completed the £14 million forward purchase of The Hub at Skyline 120, part of Countryside Properties PLC's new 400,000 sq ft (37,000 sq m) business park near Braintree, Essex.

The Hu...

£38m redevelopment of Christian Fields estate, Gravesend

Tue, 07 Feb 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Moat and Countryside Properties Plc have submitted a planning application to Gravesham Borough Council for a £38m redevelopment of the Christian Fields estate in Gravesend, Kent.

The application comprises the master plan for the whole esta...

Group's support for Earthquake victims is recognised by Pakistani High Commissioner

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties help for those people whose lives have been devastated by last year's earthquake in Pakistan has been recognised by the Pakistani High Commissioner in London.

Hosting a 'dress...

NEW PHASE AT HEATLEY MERE IN LYMM

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 12:00:00 GMT
Countryside Properties is launching the second phase of new homes at its luxury development Heatley Mere in Lymm, Cheshire.

The second phase of development sees the release of some of the only new large, executive houses in the area, which are subsequently expected to prove very popular...

THE BEST NEW HOMES IN MANCHESTER

Wed, 25 Jan 2006 12:00:00 GMT
Following the release of figures from British Waterways which state that a canal/riverside location puts a 20% premium on the value of a property, Countryside Properties development, Ringley Lock, situated in the heart of the Irwell Valley and along the banks of the River Irwell, can be therefore sa...

Countryside Properties continues to impress at Harvard Grange

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:00:00 GMT
Countryside Properties has opened a striking new show home at its Harvard Grange development in Stock, Essex, where only four homes now remain.

Wolfson House, an elegant Tudor inspired five bedroom detached home provides an impressive 3,090 sq ft of living space arranged over three leve...

Further support for key local charities

Wed, 18 Jan 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties is continuing its support of local charities by raising over £3,000 for four Essex-based charities; Farleigh Hospice, Essex Air Ambulance, St Francis Hospice and the Brentwood Foyer.

The Brentwood-based developer offered each charity a table a...

MULTI-MILLION POUND INVESTMENT FOR BURSLEM

Sun, 15 Jan 2006 12:00:00 GMT
With over £2.3 billion of public and private sector investment committed to the regeneration of Burslem, its renewal programme has received another boost with the start of work on a new housing scheme by Countryside Properties.

Over the next 20 years both Stoke-on-Trent City Counc...

Group appointed for first phase of Ebbsfleet, Kent

Tue, 10 Jan 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Land Securities has appointed Countryside Properties as its joint venture partner for Springhead, the first phase of development at Ebbsfleet in Kent Thameside.

Abbey Mills proves a popular choice

Fri, 06 Jan 2006 12:00:00 GMT
Set in the leafy green borough of Merton and only a 30 minute commute from central London, Abbey Mills offers the best in cosmopolitan living without the hustle and bustle of city centre life.

The award winning development by Countryside Properties has proved extremely popular with purch...

Phoenix Apartments Rises to New Heights

Mon, 12 Dec 2005 12:00:00 GMT
Phoenix Apartments, a stylish development of one and two bedroom apartments in the centre of Chertsey, is bringing a metropolitan look and lifestyle to the centre of this picturesque market town. Nearing completion, this contemporary scheme has truly transformed the local area and is now ready for ...

Development agreement signed for City Park Gate, Birmingham

Tue, 06 Dec 2005 12:00:00 GMT

THE DEVELOPMENT agreement has been formalised for City Park Gate, the second phase of the multi-million pound Masshouse regeneration project.

A jo...

Group successful in £60,000 home challenge

Mon, 05 Dec 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties' consortium has been the successful bidder for one of four latest sites in the Design for Manufacture competition which is being manage...

New Non-Executive Directors

Wed, 30 Nov 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Two new Non-Executive Directors have recently been appointed to the Main Board of Copthorn Holdings Limited (which owns Countryside Properties PLC).

What House? Awards 2005.

Countrys...

Countryside sweeps board at What House? Awards

Tue, 22 Nov 2005 12:00:00 GMT
Countryside Properties has been named 'Housebuilder of the Year', the main award at the prestigious What House? Awards 2005.

Countryside Properties was also awarded the coveted 'Best Volume Housebuilder' prize and received a special mention in the ‘Best Luxury Development’ a...

Housebuilder of the Year

Fri, 18 Nov 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has been named 'Housebuilder of the Year', the main award at the prestigious What House? Awards 2005.

Countryside Properties was also awarded the coveted 'Best Volume Housebuilder' prize and received a special mention in the 'Best Luxury Development...

Sustainable Housebuilder of the Year

Thu, 03 Nov 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties won the 'Sustainable Housebuilder of the Year' at the first Building Sustainability Awards which were held on 2 November at the Hilton Hotel, London. In addition, we were runners-up in the 'Best Corporate Social Responsibility Report' and 'Responsible Employer...

Group selected by English Partnerships to tackle brownfield legacy

Fri, 07 Oct 2005 12:00:00 GMT

English Partnerships, the national regeneration agency, has selected Countryside Properties as one of a panel of developers to bring brownfield land back into productive use. The pilot programme which involves 14 local authorities across England, is a joint initiative led by English Partnershi...

Countryside Properties & SEEDA win Housebuilding Innovation Award

Tue, 13 Sep 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties and SEEDA (South East England Development Agency) have been awarded 'Best Partnership between a Housebuilder and the Public Sector' at the inaugural 2005 Housebuilding Innovation Awards for their joint venture at Chatham Maritime, Kent.

The awards, ...

Shortlisted in Prescott’s £60,000 House Competition

Wed, 10 Aug 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties' consortium has been shortlisted in The Design for Manufacture competition which is being managed by English Partnerships, the Government's regeneration agency, on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

In total nine organisations have risen to the chall...

Pushing the boundaries of modern design

Fri, 05 Aug 2005 12:00:00 GMT
When developing one of the last major brownfield sites in the Centre of Cambridge, Countryside Properties set about achieving the holy grail of modern town planning and design; to achieve high density living without compromising on design or individuality of the scheme.

From the outset,...

Watch the Countryside Properties Salford Triathlon on Grandstand on BBC1 this Saturday

Fri, 05 Aug 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Watch the Countryside Properties Salford Triathlon ITU World Cup on Grandstand on BBC1 this Saturday afternoon from 3pm!

It was a record year for participants with the elite athletes numbering over 130 and there was some very good, exciting racing with the British women doing particularly...

Countryside team to run New York Marathon for Shelter

Wed, 03 Aug 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Three Countryside Properties employees have been nominated by Shelter, the charity that provides help and assistance to the homeless and the badly housed around Britain to run the New York Marathon.

Ian Crockford, Terry Tedder and Claire Walsh have been training for tw...

Overall winner of Housing Design Awards

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties’ Bennet’s Courtyard at Abbey Mills, Merton has scooped overall winner at the Housing Design Awards where it also won the “Medium-size Housebuilder” category.

The Housing Design Awards are judged by a panel of experts selected by Britain&rsquo...

On the doorstep of Cambridge city centre

Wed, 20 Jul 2005 12:00:00 GMT
Cambridge is one of England’s oldest and most picturesque cities, with a superb architectural heritage. The many University Colleges in the centre of the city boast some of the best preserved and most striking features of any buildings across the country.

Accordia, Countryside Pro...

650 home scheme in M11/Stansted corridor receives planning permission

Thu, 14 Jul 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has received planning permission for a 90 acre 650 home mixed-use scheme in Takeley, Essex, near Stansted ...

Olympics spurs major regeneration in East London & Thames Gateway

Thu, 07 Jul 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Following the announcement that the 2012 Olympic Games will be held in London, it will be the first time the Olympics has been held in

Old Brewery Quarter, Cardiff receives national award

Wed, 06 Jul 2005 12:00:00 GMT

The Old Brewery Quarter, Cardiff , a development by Countryside Properties PLC in a joint venture with S A Brain & Co. and Mansford Holdings Plc, ha...

Accordia sets new benchmark for Cambridge market

Mon, 04 Jul 2005 12:00:00 GMT
City centre living in Cambridge is changing with a new landmark development from Countryside Properties.

Located on Brooklands Avenue, Accordia comprises 379 houses and apartments and has already been acknowledged for its progressive design with a RIBA design award.

The fir...

Awards for design excellence & innovation

Mon, 27 Jun 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has won two awards in the Mail on Sunday National HomeBuilder Design Awards 2005. St Mary’s Island, Chatham Maritime won the 'Best Brownfield D...

Shaping the environment at Accordia

Mon, 20 Jun 2005 12:00:00 GMT
At Countryside Properties’ Accordia in Cambridge, the cornerstone of the design is the environment.

Designed around a framework of 700 mature trees, over a third of the development is dedicated to open space. From productive gardens with fruit trees, herbs and berries to formal la...

Weybridge offices let & sold

Fri, 17 Jun 2005 12:00:00 GMT

The continuing preference of office occupiers for locations offering access to amenities and public transport has been highlighted by the letting of Churchfield House, Weybridge.

The new 15,600 sq ft joint venture development by Countryside Properties PLC and District Estates, located in ...

Go Ahead for £450m Regeneration of Grahame Park, Barnet

Tue, 07 Jun 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has been selected as the preferred development partner for the £450 million regeneration of the Grahame Park estate in the London Borough of Barnet.

Following a three stage tender process, Choices for Grahame Park (CfGP), a partnership between Genesis Housing Gr...

Sale of offices at The Edge, Greater Manchester

Fri, 20 May 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties continues its success in the Manchester market with the sale of 18,568 sq ft of office accommodation at The Edge for £3.8 million.

The three storey office building has been purchased by Modus Inves...

Top award at 2005 Evening Standard New Homes Awards

Wed, 11 May 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has come out on top at the 2005 Evening Standard New Homes Awards.

The Brentwood-based developer picked up four awards for its Harvard Grange development in Stock, Essex, and St Mary’s Island at Chatham Maritime, Kent, including the coveted title of overall winner o...

£150m Joint Venture to deliver mixed-use scheme in Sittingbourne

Fri, 06 May 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Pro...

Further Recognition for Sustainability Achievements

Wed, 27 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT

At the Building Awards last night, (27th April) Countryside Properties received the ‘Sustainability Award’. The awards which were held at the Grosvenor House Hotel,

COUNTRYSIDE PROPERTIES CONTINUES ITS SUCCESS IN BISHOP’S STORTFORD

Mon, 25 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT
Countryside Properties PLC has started work on its latest development in Bishop’s Stortford following the success of its St Michaels Mead development in this sought-after market town.

Westfield Place will comprise ten elegant four and five bedroom detached homes, located on the highly de...

Housing Initiatives to fight Asthma in the UK

Fri, 22 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT
Every week over 18,000 people in the UK visit their GP following their first asthma attack. More alarming, almost four people per day die from asthma every year in the UK¹. Startling figures, which have been released to coincide with World Asthma Day (3rd May 2005).

The creation of low a...

Chertsey Regeneration Enters Final Stage

Fri, 22 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT
The launch of Phoenix apartments in Chertsey marks the final phase of regeneration by Countryside Properties for the Surrey town, offering one and two bedroom contemporary apartments to complete this mixed-use scheme situated around a new town square.

Countryside Properties is creating f...

RoSPA Health & Safety award for long-term good practice

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Shortlisted in National Business Awards

Mon, 18 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has been shortlisted in the National Business Awards (South East region) in two categories – ‘Employer of the Year’ and ‘Business Improvement Through People’.<...

Countryside Properties sponsors Salford ITU World Cup Triathlon

Tue, 12 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Today saw the launch of the 2005 Countryside Properties Salford Triathlon ITU World Cup, with support from 2012 Olympic bid, a decision for which is due in just 86 days.

Rt Hon Richard Caborn, Minister for Sport commented: “Events such as t...

Best in the North West - View from the top at NV

Fri, 08 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT
Countryside Properties’ NV Buildings in Salford Quays has just won another accolade of ‘Best Views in the North West’ to add to its growing recognition. The development which was hailed as the Best Apartment scheme in 2004 by the Manchester Evening News, has now been recognised by the University of...

Local residents rush to buy new city chic

Fri, 08 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT
Launched last summer, Countryside Properties’ development Trinity Green in Warrington, has caused quite a stir in Warrington town centre. Over half of the new homes have been sold already and 50% of these have been acquired by local people.

David Yarwood, who moved to Trinity Green l...

Central Salford to be transformed with major £500m regeneration scheme

Thu, 07 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties and Salford City Council have entered into a development agreement formalising their partnership to transform a 75 hectare (185 acre) area of Central Salford...

Long Lasting Appeal at Raglan Gate

Mon, 21 Mar 2005 12:00:00 GMT
Countryside Properties now has three show homes at its exclusive Raglan Gate development at Royal Victoria Park in Bristol, representing its collection of contemporary two bedroom apartments and three and four bedroom family homes, in the final quarter of Royal Victoria Park.

Chris Crook...

Ventura Delights Judges with its Design Quality

Mon, 21 Mar 2005 12:00:00 GMT
Ventura, the latest phase of housing at St Mary’s Island, Chatham Maritime has won an award for its design and innovation.

Designed by Countryside Maritime, a joint venture project between Countryside Properties and SEEDA (the South East England Development Agency), Ventura has received t...

Group now holds most CABE Building for Life Design Awards

Fri, 18 Mar 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Greenwich Millennium Village (GMV) and Elmington Estate were among just five schemes nationally to be recently awarded a Building for Life Standard for excellence in design quality. They bring Countryside Properties total of Building for Life Standards to five which is more than any other develop...

Lock up and Leave - Eclipse on the Doorstep of London and Europe

Thu, 17 Mar 2005 12:00:00 GMT
Milan, Munich, Barcelona, Berlin, the Alps and Amsterdam are just a handful of the European destinations purchasers at Eclipse, a new development by Countryside Properties in Braintree, Essex, are able to reach with remarkable ease.

Eclipse comprises a collection of 62 homes ranging from...

Changes to website following delisting from the Stock Exchange

Mon, 14 Mar 2005 12:00:00 GMT

As of 14 March 2005, Countryside Properties de-listed from the London Stock Exchange. The investor relations section of this website has therefore been removed and relevant financial information made available via the ‘Financials’ link within the ‘About Us’ section.
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Holiday 365 Days a Year

Fri, 11 Mar 2005 12:00:00 GMT
Mark Ashley, 39, a financial advisor, has expressed his delight in his brand new three-bedroom family home at Ventura, an exclusive new development on Britain’s only new island community at St Mary’s Island in Chatham, Kent.

On the site of the former Royal Naval Dockyard, St Mary’s Islan...

Second Phase Launches at Abbey Mills, Merton

Thu, 03 Mar 2005 12:00:00 GMT
Buyers looking to make the most of their savings need look no further than Zone 3 to find a stunning new development which is easy on the eye as well as the pocket.

The second phase of Countryside Properties’ Abbey Mills development has just been launched in the Borough of Merton, one of ...

Countryside Properties lets major office development to Australian insurance giant

Wed, 02 Mar 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC's confidence in the Essex property market has been rewarded with the successful letting and investment sale of both Buckenham House and Faviell House, Coval Wells, Chelmsford.

The 7,044 sq m (75,819 sq ft) development, located in Chelmsford Town Centre, has been...

Increased Offer Declared Unconditional in all respects

Wed, 09 Feb 2005 12:00:00 GMT

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London wide initiative to deliver high quality affordable homes

Mon, 07 Feb 2005 12:00:00 GMT

Outstanding New Year Sales at Harvard Grange

Mon, 31 Jan 2005 12:00:00 GMT
Countryside Properties has sold an impressive £5.2 million-worth of homes at just one development in the first weeks of the new year.

Three properties at Countryside Properties’ exclusive Harvard Grange development in Stock, Essex, have been purchased in January, ranging in value fr...

Countryside Properties Unveils the Finest Blend

Mon, 31 Jan 2005 12:00:00 GMT
Countryside Properties is proud to introduce Appleford House and Kendrick House, two stunning new homes on prestigious Monks Drive in Ascot, Berkshire.

These elegantly proportioned six bedroom homes provide an ingenious mix of traditional Georgian mansion exteriors coupled with highly co...

Waterside Living

Fri, 28 Jan 2005 12:00:00 GMT
Imagine waterside living within a short train journey from the City and the West End. Countryside Properties’ Urban Island development in Bromley-by-Bow is set on a curve of the River Lea, accessed only by a bridge. Providing the ultimate combination of stylish city living with a calm island atmosph...

Recommended Increased Cash Offer

Fri, 21 Jan 2005 12:00:00 GMT

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Share exchange agreement varied

Wed, 19 Jan 2005 12:00:00 GMT

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Statement from the Takeover Panel

Tue, 18 Jan 2005 12:00:00 GMT

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Prime Minister Visits 'Spectacular' Chatham Maritime

Fri, 14 Jan 2005 12:00:00 GMT
Chatham Maritime has received glowing reports from the Prime Minister, following his visit to the development as part of his campaign trail in the run up to the general election.

On his first visit to the former brownfield site, the Rt Hon Tony Blair MP described the development as ‘spec...

Offer Update

Thu, 13 Jan 2005 12:00:00 GMT

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Response to statement by Rock Pacific

Tue, 11 Jan 2005 12:00:00 GMT

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Statement from the Takeover Panel

Mon, 10 Jan 2005 12:00:00 GMT

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Defying times at The Edge

Fri, 07 Jan 2005 12:00:00 GMT
City centre developments are springing up in nearly all major cities across the UK and Manchester is no exception. However, with the current housing market slowdown, Manchester, helped by Countryside Properties’ The Edge, is proudly standing out from this crowd. Commanding monthly rents which ...

Countryside Properties - The Best just keeps on getting better

Fri, 07 Jan 2005 12:00:00 GMT
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COUNTRYSIDE PROPERTIES – THE BEST JUST KEEPS ON GETTING BETTER

Countryside Properties’, already multi-award winning development, South at Didsbury Point has scooped yet another award – this time for the Best Regeneration Scheme at the inaugural ME...

Extension of the Offer and level of acceptances

Thu, 23 Dec 2004 12:00:00 GMT

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Statement following the announcement by Rock Pacific Ltd

Tue, 21 Dec 2004 12:00:00 GMT

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Extension of the Offer and level of acceptances

Mon, 13 Dec 2004 12:00:00 GMT

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Statement following press speculation concerning Rock Pacific Ltd.

Wed, 08 Dec 2004 12:00:00 GMT

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Preliminary Results for the year ended 30th September 2004

Wed, 24 Nov 2004 12:00:00 GMT
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Offer Document Posted to Shareholders

Tue, 23 Nov 2004 12:00:00 GMT

On 12 November 2004, Countryside Properties PLC (“the Company”) announced that it had received a recommended cash offer for the entire issued share capital of the Company from Copthorn Ltd, a company which would ultimately be owned by the Cherry family and a subsidiary of HBoS. The Offer Document...

Copthorn Ltd announces a recommended cash offer for Countryside Properties PLC.

Fri, 12 Nov 2004 12:00:00 GMT

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Trading Update

Fri, 15 Oct 2004 12:00:00 GMT
This trading update is published following the end of Countryside Properties’ financial year to 30 September 2004 and ahead of its preliminary results.
The Board is now able to report that the Group completed the sale of 915 new homes during the year. In addition, 976 new homes were completed for...

Design Innovation & Sustainability Strategy Recognised

Thu, 14 Oct 2004 12:00:00 GMT

Good design is their leading edge; it is how they have found their niche in the marketplace... They have a genuine commitment to design, and they think differently.

2004 Building Homes Quality Awards Judges

Countrysid...

New Sustainability Acknowledgement

Thu, 30 Sep 2004 12:00:00 GMT

Our company has been selected for membership into the new Kempen/SNS Smaller Europe SRI Index, launched on 1st October 2003.

Membership is available only to those companies with the very highest standards ...

Further recognition for CSR achievements

Tue, 28 Sep 2004 12:00:00 GMT

We believe that being a socially responsible developer does add value to our business and opens up new business opportunities.
Graham Cherry, Chief Executive of Countryside Properties PLC
Countryside Properties has recei...

Trading Update

Thu, 23 Sep 2004 12:00:00 GMT
This trading update is provided ahead of the Group’s financial year end 30 September 2004.
The housing markets in which the Group operates have weakened during the summer months on the back of five successive increases in interest rates and consequential dampening of consumer...

Abode wins Housing Design Awards 2004

Thu, 09 Sep 2004 12:00:00 GMT

This is probably the most flexible set of house plans yet on the market, and arguably one with the best relationships between indoor and outdoor spaces to be found.

Housing Design Awards 2004 Judges

Abode, New Hall, Ha...

Statement following Share Price Rise

Thu, 02 Sep 2004 12:00:00 GMT
The Board of Countryside Properties notes the recent rise in its share price and announces that it has received a preliminary approach, led by the Chairman of Countryside Properties, Alan Cherry, with the support of the executive management, which may lead to a cash offer being made for the Company....

New Corporate Broker

Tue, 17 Aug 2004 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties is pleased to announce the appointment of Bridgewell Ltd as Corporate Broker to the Company. The appointment is with immediate effect.

For further information, please contact Ben Money-Coutts or Simon Bridges at Bridgewell on 020 7003 3000.

Better value for money in the hidden parts of South West London

Wed, 11 Aug 2004 12:00:00 GMT
Increased property prices in areas such as Wimbledon, Earlsfield and Southfields in recent times have encouraged purchasers to look elsewhere in South West London. Nearby Colliers Wood and Merton are less familiar areas, but offer better value for money.

Sam Latham, Neil Maher and Mark Era...

Keeping it Live

Fri, 09 Jul 2004 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties Plc is the title sponsor for the third year running of Abbeyfest, the summer festival of live theatre, jazz and blues by the River Wandle at Merton Abbey Mills in South West London.

Abbeyfest runs throughout the summer from 9 July to 30 August 2004, entertaining mor...

Best Housing Project of the Year

Thu, 08 Jul 2004 12:00:00 GMT

Accordia on Brooklands Avenue is going to be an important new residential quarter for Cambridge.

Mail on Sunday National Homebuilder Design Awards 2004 Judges.

Countryside Properties' highly innovative new development ...

Two IR Magazine Awards Won

Tue, 22 Jun 2004 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties was last night (21 June) awarded 'Grand prix for best smaller company investor relations' and 'Best corporate social responsibility practice for a non-FTSE 100 company' at the IR Magazine Awards 2004.

The awards, which were held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London,...

Commercial element of Merton Abbey Mills sold for £15.6M

Wed, 16 Jun 2004 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC ("Countryside Properties"), the specialist developer of sustainable communities and Quintain Estates & Development PLC ("Quintain"), are pleased to announce that they have forward sold the commercial element of their mixed-use development at Merton Abbey Mills, Sout...

SPACE: Inside and Out

Tue, 08 Jun 2004 12:00:00 GMT
Apartments at Urban Island adjacent to the Three Mills Island in Bromley-by-Bow currently being developed by Countryside Properties Plc, simply ooze space. The two bedroom apartments are a massive 1,180 sq ft, 78% higher than the average two bedroom apartment in London of 650 sq ft.  The o...

A new bridge over the River Wandle

Mon, 07 Jun 2004 12:00:00 GMT
As part of enhancing the Wandle area for the local community and visitors, Countryside Properties Plc has provided a new bridge across the River Wandle at Merton Abbey Mills, for pedestrians and cyclists.

The new footbridge will improve access to Wandle Way for the local community and vi...

COUNTRYSIDE PROPERTIES HAS A ‘GREAT DEAL’ TO SHOUT ABOUT

Wed, 02 Jun 2004 12:00:00 GMT
Thanks to a large injection of capital resulting in widespread regeneration, buyers and investors are opting for areas like Poplar as part of the ongoing trend for living in London's East End.  The new scheme offers the chance to become part of a bright, vibrant new community, which is bot...

Barking up the right property tree

Wed, 02 Jun 2004 12:00:00 GMT
The Highbridge Apartments, Langdon Apartments and Tomlins Apartments at St Anns are set around a landscaped inner courtyard with parking areas and form part of the regeneration of the Gascoigne Estate.  Accessed from St Anns Road, the first phase of the mixed tenure scheme will comprise a total of 1...

Countryside Properties Offers Buyers the Opportunity for Growth

Wed, 02 Jun 2004 12:00:00 GMT
Homes at Waterstone Park have proved enormously popular. More than 70 per cent of the apartments and houses have been sold to residents from the local area in the first phase of the development, which consists of 201 homes and includes a new parkland and a dedicated children's play area.

New Company Secretary

Tue, 01 Jun 2004 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC, a leading developer of sustainable communities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Shillinglaw as Company Secretary.

Mr Shillinglaw has previously held the position of Group Company Secretary at B&Q, First Leisure Corporation and The Albert Fisher G...

South Sets The Standard for Luxury Living

Tue, 25 May 2004 12:00:00 GMT
Manchester has the fastest growing city centre in the Uk and during the past decade over 7000 people have chosen to live there. Current research suggests that by 2005 there will be a resident population of 20,000 people, but that many purchasers want a home close to the hustle and bustle of the city...

Double Success for Greenwich Millenium Village

Mon, 24 May 2004 12:00:00 GMT

From the outset, we have been determined to create an outstanding living environment, which prioritises people and the environment.

Adrian Putman, Development Director of GMV.

The team at Greenwich Millennium Village (...

South Scoops Best New Housing Scheme Award

Mon, 24 May 2004 12:00:00 GMT
The awards ceremony organised by Northern Housing Magazine is aimed at recognisng the nation's leading housebuilders, social landlords, contractors and suppliers and was hosted by Wayne Hemingway, co-founder of Red or Dead and Chairman of Building For Life.

South at Didsbury Point on the ...

Only Two Homes Left

Wed, 19 May 2004 12:00:00 GMT
With Delves Keep nearly sold out and purchasers moving in we have had to close the Sales and Marketing Suite and Showhome are now closed. For more information on the properties still available please contact Clare Ryan or Karl Parry at The Vistas (also located on Wychwood Park) on 01270 821030.

Interim Results for the six months ended 31st March 2004

Tue, 18 May 2004 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC, the specialist developer of sustainable communities, announces Interim Results for the six months ended 31st March 2004.

As highlighted in the trading update in April, first half results have been affected by the weaker market for higher priced homes, par...

Seriously Stylish

Fri, 14 May 2004 12:00:00 GMT
The New Show Apartment At Urban Island

Light, space and style – the new show apartment at Urban Island has it all, with the added buzz of living on an island just a short train ride from the City and West End.

The new show apartment is now open for viewing at the only resident...

Awards for Consideration

Wed, 12 May 2004 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties' commitment to the scheme clearly demonstrates its concerns for the communities in which they operate.

Edward Hardy, General Manager of the Considerate Constructors Scheme.

Countryside Properties ...

History preserved along the River Wandle

Tue, 11 May 2004 12:00:00 GMT
Countryside Properties Plc is furthering its commitment to preserving the Abbey Mills stretch of the River Wandle, by not only continuing to sponsor archaeological excavations, but also with an orchestrated clean-up of Bennett’s Ditch which lies at the south boundary on the site of historic Bennett’...

New Organisational Structure at Countryside Properties

Fri, 30 Apr 2004 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has implemented a new organisational structure as announced at the time of its Preliminary Results last November. It will allow the Group to take best advantage of its strong position in the strategically important growth areas identified by Government, as well as leading ...

Housebuilder of the Year

Wed, 21 Apr 2004 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside has become the housebuilder of choice for the communities planned for the South-East, and this is very likely to pay spectacular dividends in the future.

The Building Awards Judges

Last night (20th April) a...

Civic Trust Award for GMV

Mon, 19 Apr 2004 12:00:00 GMT

we are delighted that GMV has been recognised by an awards body that strives to raise awareness of excellent standards of development, architecture and green space management.

Adrian Putman, Development Director for GMV.
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Trading Update

Fri, 16 Apr 2004 12:00:00 GMT

This trading update is issued following the end of Countryside Properties' first half year to 31 March 2004 and ahead of its interim results, which are due to be announced on 18 May 2004.

The housing markets for lower priced homes across all of the Group's regions of operation have improv...

Award winning development

Wed, 14 Apr 2004 12:00:00 GMT
The Vistas (Phase I), Wychwood Park, Crewe won at the Local Authority "Built in Quality Awards" on 2nd April. This is an annual award to reflect the 8 boroughs of Cheshire, each borough nominating the site it feels has achieved outstanding standards in quality. All nominations are judged i...

Countryside Properties and Bank of Scotland form £120m Joint Venture

Mon, 29 Mar 2004 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has an impressive track record and the joint venture gives access to new funds designed to support their growth ambitions. We are delighted to have formed this strategic alliance.

Phil Strachan, Director of Joint Ventures...

Well Connected

Fri, 26 Mar 2004 12:00:00 GMT
Buy a home at Abbey Mills, a new development of stylish one and two bedroom apartments by Countryside Properties PLC in Merton and enjoy being well connected to make the most of living in SW19.

Excellent tram, tube, bus and road links to central London and the suburbs make Abbey Mills a c...

The End of an Era - A Great Success from Start to Finish

Mon, 22 Mar 2004 12:00:00 GMT
The last four remaining homes to be created by Countryside Properties PLC at Kings Hill in West Malling, Kent are now available for sale, marking the end of the highly successful contribution that the group has made to this new community.

Helen Moore, Sales and Marketing Director of Count...

Newham's ‘ARC OF OPPORTUNITY’

Sat, 20 Mar 2004 12:00:00 GMT
The London Borough of Newham's 'Arc of Opportunity' is a large-scale regeneration project to rejuvenate over 140 hectares of brownfield land within the Lower Lea Valley (Stratford to Canning Town).  This is also the area selected as the centre for the UK's bid to host the Olympic Games in ...

Last Opportunity to Buy a New Countryside Home at The Courtyard

Tue, 09 Mar 2004 12:00:00 GMT
Countryside Properties has recently completed its new age-exclusive homes at 'The Courtyard' in the historic market town of Maldon, Essex.  65% of the properties have been sold since Christmas and there are now only two of these popular homes remaining for sale.

Designed specif...

Group named as one of the ‘100 Best Companies To Work For’

Mon, 08 Mar 2004 12:00:00 GMT

Being recognised as one of the '100 Best Companies to Work For', for the second consecutive year, is excellent as it is helping us to become an employer of choice that can attract, develop and retain excellent staff.

Graham Cherry, Chief Execut...

Completely Sold Out

Tue, 02 Mar 2004 12:00:00 GMT
This outstanding development proved to be extremely popular from day one and after continuous success the development has now sold out completely.

If you are interested in other new homes in the Cheshire area, please click on the homesearch and go to Trinity Green which is a new Countrysi...

Vistas Two now available

Mon, 01 Mar 2004 12:00:00 GMT
After the success of The Vistas phase 1, Vistas Two has now been released for sale. These amazing four and five bedroom homes are just as spectacular as phase 1. Call the sales office now to make an appointment to view the magnificent show houses.

For more details and to register your int...

Experiencing a slice of the Big Apple

Tue, 24 Feb 2004 12:00:00 GMT
Imagine being whisked away on an all-expenses paid trip to the ultimate urban destination of New York - a dream for many, but for Ryan Woor dreams became reality when he won a competition through Copthorn Homes.

Ryan won the competition by registering his interest online for the exciting ...

Digging up the history at Merton Abbey Mills

Tue, 17 Feb 2004 12:00:00 GMT
Own a new slice of history at Merton Abbey Mills, London, where a second phase of apartments is due to be released, following the success of the launch, at an exciting new development from award-winning developer, Copthorn Homes, part of Countryside Properties Plc

A wide range of one, two and...

Copthorn Homes is Ahead of the Games

Fri, 13 Feb 2004 12:00:00 GMT
COPTHORN HOMES IS AHEAD OF THE GAMES

With the Olympic Bid now launched to host the 2012 Olympics the focus is now on London’s East End, although Copthorn Homes is already ahead of the game. Construction is already well underway at Urban Island in Bromley-by-Bow, an exciting new development o...

Countryside Properties PLC AGM Statement

Wed, 11 Feb 2004 12:00:00 GMT

STATEMENT BY ALAN H CHERRY CBE DL
Chairman of Countryside Properties PLC
at the Company’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 11th February 2004
The overall performance of Countryside Properties is encouraging. Our total forward sales and order books are currently at ...

Countryside Properties Receives Award for Sensitive Design and Conservation

Mon, 02 Feb 2004 12:00:00 GMT
Countryside Properties PLC and their joint venture partners, Latchmere Properties were recently awarded a 'Design and Conservation Award' by Elmbridge Borough Council for their sensitive restoration, refurbishment and conversion of the Grade II listed 'Sandown House' in Esher, Surrey.

Sa...

Countryside Properties maintains membership of FTSE4Good Index Series

Fri, 30 Jan 2004 12:00:00 GMT

We are totally committed to implementing the principles of sustainable development throughout our business.

Alan Cherry, Chairman of Countryside Properties PLC.

Countryside Properties PLC, the specialist developer of...

Building for Life Silver Standard for Design Excellence

Fri, 30 Jan 2004 12:00:00 GMT

At South at Didsbury Point, developer Countryside Properties, has successfully achieved contemporary urban housing in a suburban setting.

The Building for Life judges.

Countryside Properties PLC has been awarded a Bu...

Group awarded top sustainability ranking by WWF

Fri, 23 Jan 2004 12:00:00 GMT

The company is playing a valuable role in demonstrating to others in the industry, and beyond, how to move towards best practice on sustainability.

Rachel Crossley, Director of Investor Responsibility at Insight Investment.

What Purchasers Want in House Design

Thu, 22 Jan 2004 12:00:00 GMT
The internal layout of a property is becoming an increasingly important factor on the priority list of home buyers' purchasing decisions, according to research carried out by Countryside Properties PLC.

Helen Moore, Sales and Marketing Director of Countryside Properties, explains, "The lo...

Countryside Properties selected for major town centre mixed-use scheme

Thu, 22 Jan 2004 12:00:00 GMT

Ilford is part of our substantial portfolio of mixed-use projects and can be seen as another example of Countryside Properties' unique and valuable development skills which continue to create new business opportunities.

Richard Cherry, Group Ne...

Latest Annual Report and Accounts available

Mon, 12 Jan 2004 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties' Report & Accounts 2003 is being mailed to shareholders today (Monday 12th January) and will therefore be published on our website on Tuesday 13th January. You can view it on-line or download a copy in pdf format in the

New Environmental, Social and Ethical Review published

Mon, 12 Jan 2004 12:00:00 GMT

Our Environmental, Social and Ethical Review 2003 is being mailed to shareholders today (Monday 12th January). It will therefore be published on our website on Tuesday 13 January.

This is the third year that we have reported on our environmental, social and ethical performance. However, t...

Barking loud and clear

Tue, 06 Jan 2004 12:00:00 GMT
Pent-up demand and huge regeneration initiatives have made Barking one of the new hotspot East London Boroughs and now home to the latest residential development by Copthorn Homes, recently voted 'Housebuilder of the Year' at the prestigious Daily Telegraph/What House? Awards 2003.

Copth...

New Exciting Chapter For Wychwood Park

Mon, 15 Dec 2003 12:00:00 GMT
This is a place that will take your breath away, 700 acres of rolling countryside, dotted with lakes and meadows, mature trees and wild flowers, a place where man and nature co-exist in complete harmony.

It's also a place where you can indulge your passion for golf, or indeed create one,...

New Exciting Chapter For Wychwood Park

Mon, 15 Dec 2003 12:00:00 GMT
With the launch earlier this month, prospective purchasers can view the magnificent showhouses now open.

Local interior designer and Countryside collaborator Kerry Tornetta of Kerry Jane Interiors, Macclesfield has designed the sumptuous interiors of the show homes at Reedlands. The venet...

The Warmth of a Countryside Properties’ Fireplace

Thu, 11 Dec 2003 12:00:00 GMT
Despite central heating system being incorporated into approximately 20 million homes across the UK, the traditional open fireplace is still widely considered to be a desirable and welcoming feature in the home.  Frequently associated with Christmas festivities, fireplaces often play a cru...

Countryside Properties Offers Purchasers Greater Peace of Mind

Mon, 08 Dec 2003 12:00:00 GMT
Home security is becoming an increasingly important priority for many homeowners.

In response, Countryside Properties has incorporated additional security features into the design of each of the properties at 'The Courtyard' development in Maldon, Essex including burglar alarms and panic ...

More Space in a Terraced Home than a Detached House

Thu, 04 Dec 2003 12:00:00 GMT
Three and four bedroom detached properties continue to be the most common type of property on the market, according to a recent report by the Halifax. Many purchasers aspire towards living in a detached house as they move up the property ladder as it is seen as the type of home that offers the most ...

Housebuilder of the Year

Thu, 27 Nov 2003 12:00:00 GMT

Design-led, but environmentally aware, Countryside has a knack of gaining planning consent on sensitive sites across the UK. Its product versatility is outstanding, varying from breathing new life into inner cities to rural cottages and bespoke luxury.

Partnership working wins national award for Countryside Properties

Thu, 27 Nov 2003 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties with its partners Notting Hill Housing Group and London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, has won the prestigious Bronze Award for the 'Best Partnership Development' category at the 2003 What House? Awards. The award was for the Edward Woods Estate, Shepherds Bush, wher...

Preliminary Results for the year ended 30th September 2003

Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:00:00 GMT

Preliminary Results for the year ended 30th September 2003

Countryside Properties PLC, the specialist developer of sustainable communities, announces Preliminary Results for the year ended 30th September 2003.

Pre-tax profit in line with expectations, 5% up at a record £3...

OFFICIALLY THE BEST HOUSEBUILDER

Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:00:00 GMT
In a year which has seen Copthorn Homes already receive a host of awards, the company has now received the ultimate accolade of Housebuilder of The Year at the The Daily Telegraph, What House? Awards 2003, known as ‘The Oscars’ of the property world.  At the ceremony Copthorn Homes also sc...

Copthorn Wins Two International Property Awards

Thu, 20 Nov 2003 12:00:00 GMT

Good design is at the heart of every project we undertake and we are delighted that, through this award, its importance in high-density housing has been recognised by the property world.

Neil Armstrong, Marketing Director
...

Copthorn shouts ACTION! at Urban Island!

Thu, 20 Nov 2003 12:00:00 GMT
Live near the stars! The wait is now over – purchasers can finally reserve a new apartment at Urban Island, when Copthorn Homes opens its marketing suite close to the Three Mills Film Studios, on this premier island oasis in Bromley-by-Bow, East London on 29th November.

The 47 one and tw...

INNOVATIVE DESIGN SETS NEW BENCHMARK

Fri, 14 Nov 2003 12:00:00 GMT
The first thatched roofs and three-storey conservatories by Copthorn Homes are now clearly visible at Abode, part of the innovative Newhall development in Harlow, Essex.  Building is now well underway and the first homes have been released for sale.

Designed for Copthorn Homes by l...

A Design For Easier Living

Fri, 14 Nov 2003 12:00:00 GMT
It is anticipated that more than 50% of homebuyers will be at least 50 years old by 2010, according to a report in the Daily Telegraph. As people get older, however, most will prefer to remain in their own homes. As a result, there is an increasing demand for properties that allow purchasers to cont...

Green Apple Environmental Awards 2003

Tue, 11 Nov 2003 12:00:00 GMT

We are extremely proud to have been presented with The Green Apple Environmental Award in recognition of our achievements and we will use it as a benchmark to maintain these high standards in the future.

Robin Hoyles, Managing Director of Countr...

A Grown up Children’s Storey

Mon, 10 Nov 2003 12:00:00 GMT
The average deposit for a first-time buyer has trebled over the past six years, to 23.1% of the purchase price of their first home, according to a recent report by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.  In many cases, this will total more than a &...

Countryside Breaks New Ground in Cambridge

Thu, 30 Oct 2003 12:00:00 GMT
A most unusual ground-breaking ceremony was recently held on Brooklands Avenue in Cambridge, hosted by award-winning developer Countryside Properties PLC. The event was organised to mark the start of the highly innovative 'Accordia' development, which is being created by Countryside Properties with ...

Flying start for launch weekend at Abbey Mills

Tue, 28 Oct 2003 12:00:00 GMT
Any fears of a slow down in the property market proved unfounded at the weekend when thirty-six homes were reserved at Abbey Mills, the exciting regeneration of Merton Abbey Mills by Copthorn Homes on the banks of the River Wandle between Colliers Wood and Wimbledon in south west London.

Over...

Joint Venture to deliver Accordia, Cambridge

Wed, 22 Oct 2003 12:00:00 GMT

This is the first of a number of important schemes we have been working on in the last few years in the high growth Cambridge residential and commercial property market.

Richard Cherry, Group New Business Director.

C...

Outstanding Sales Success at Greenwich Millennium Village

Mon, 20 Oct 2003 12:00:00 GMT
Developers Countryside Properties and Taylor Woodrow, in association with English Partnerships, are celebrating their latest, outstanding sales success at Greenwich Millennium Village.

The Watermark phase of the Village, including apartments, duplexes, penthouses and townhouses, has j...

Joint Venture with Quintain to undertake £89 million mixed-use developments in London SW19

Mon, 20 Oct 2003 12:00:00 GMT

Merton Abbey Mills is part of our substantial portfolio of mixed-use projects and can be seen as another example of Countryside Properties' unique and valuable development skills which continue to create new business opportunities.

Richard Cher...

THE ULTIMATE IN STYLE FOR MODERN LIVING

Fri, 17 Oct 2003 12:00:00 GMT
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott raved about its wow factor and imaginative architecture, and buyers have been equally captivated by the bold designs at abode in Newhall, Harlow, Essex.  Copthorn Homes has now unveiled the ultimate taste of contemporary living at abode with its spectacu...

MORE ACCOLADES FOR ABODE - CABE includes abode from Copthorn Homes in top 10 Architectural Highlights of the Year

Fri, 17 Oct 2003 12:00:00 GMT
CABE, the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment, has credited the architecturally innovative development, abode, at Newhall, Harlow, Essex, as one of the ten best architectural success stories of the year.

In CABE's latest annual report, abode was named as one of the build...

Trading Update

Wed, 15 Oct 2003 12:00:00 GMT

This trading update is published following the end of Countryside Properties' financial year to 30 September 2003 and ahead of its preliminary results, which will be announced on 26 November 2003.

The Board is pleased to confirm a good performance for the second half with results for th...

First-Time Buyers Leap Onto Property Ladder

Fri, 10 Oct 2003 12:00:00 GMT
The average age of the first-time buyer is currently an overwhelming 33, according to a recent report from the Council of Mortgage Lenders. In strong contrast to this trend that first-time buyers are getting older, Emily Thomas and Mark Wittham, aged just 19 and 21 respectively, recently got a foot ...

Island Living – in fashionable East London

Fri, 10 Oct 2003 12:00:00 GMT
Imagine island living surrounded by water – just a short train ride away from the City and the West End. Copthorn Homes has just launched Urban Island, a stylish development of just 47 contemporary one and two bedroom apartments within a  conservation area in Bromley-by-Bow.

In resp...

DESIGNS FOR LIVING IN STYLE

Wed, 08 Oct 2003 12:00:00 GMT
Following the sell-out success of Copthorn Homes development at Brooches Mead in Stevenage, people looking for a home with great style and panache should take a look at abode, their award-winning development at Harlow in Essex.

Built on former farmland at Newhall, the houses at abode use ...

Abode is a top 10 Architectural Highlight of the Year

Wed, 01 Oct 2003 12:00:00 GMT

The public appetite for exciting contemporary architecture is growing.

CABE chairman Sir Stuart Lipton

Abode is a top 10 Architectural Highlight of the Year

CABE, the Commission for Architecture and the Built En...

Greenwich Millennium Village Completes 400 Homes

Sun, 28 Sep 2003 12:00:00 GMT
Greenwich Millennium Village is now celebrating the completion of 400 sustainable homes on Greenwich Peninsula.  From the early days of the Village it has been clear that residents have been 'buying into' the environmental credentials of the project.  Customer research has shown ...

Hassle Free Outdoor Space

Wed, 24 Sep 2003 12:00:00 GMT
A garden is the most important requirement people have when looking to buy a new home, according to a recent report by the Halifax. A recent Workplace Employee Relations Survey, however, has revealed that the UK has the longest working week in the EU, with employees working an average of 43 hours pe...

Making the Most of Your Home

Mon, 22 Sep 2003 12:00:00 GMT
Space is the greatest luxury of the modern age, stated Terence Conran. Recognising that clever interior design can bring further light, warmth, space and appeal to any home, Countryside Properties has two show homes with specially created interiors at its new 'Pelham Gate' development in Rayleigh, E...

Group Awarded Best House Builder

Thu, 18 Sep 2003 12:00:00 GMT

At the third Building Homes' Quality Awards presented at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on Wednesday 17th September, the Group won the supreme award of the 'Best Private Sector Housebuilder of The Year'. The Group also received the 'Best Training and People Development Award' which it has now won...

Winners apartment at greenwich Millennium Village

Mon, 15 Sep 2003 12:00:00 GMT
When Dawn Spooner and her partner, David Godfrey, saved coupons in the Evening Standard to enter a prize draw for a £250,000 luxury riverside apartment at Greenwich Millennium Village, little did they think that they would be the lucky winners!

For Dawn, 38, a civil servant, and David, ...

Award of major £450m London estate regeneration project

Mon, 15 Sep 2003 12:00:00 GMT

The award of this scheme is further evidence of our abilities and leadership in the development of large mixed-tenure projects, in line with Government planning policy's growing emphasis on balanced community development and estate regeneration.

These new homes are exceptional and set new standards of design for living at higher densities in city centres. To be recognised as such at this early stage in our development is very encouraging for the whole team.

Chris Crook, Managing Direct...

Countryside Properties’ Salford Triathlon ITU World Cup

Fri, 01 Aug 2003 12:00:00 GMT

The Countryside Properties' Salford Triathlon ITU World Cup took place on Sunday 27th July attracting crowds of over 30,000 spectators and proved a day to remember for one of the fastest growing sports in the UK.

Rekindling the excitement of the 2002 Commonwealth Games, the event was an e...

JOHN PRESCOTT BACKS DESIGNER HOMES ON HIGH DENSITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

Tue, 29 Jul 2003 12:00:00 GMT
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has given his backing to a new housing development, abode in Harlow, Essex.  abode proves that high-density housing on a large greenfield site can be attractive, individual and appealing to homebuyers.

Built by Copthorn Hom...

WOW FACTOR HOUSES SPARK THE IMAGINATION

Tue, 29 Jul 2003 12:00:00 GMT
Every visitor has raved about the uniqueness of abode.  Its 'wow factor' is a combination of exciting design features ranging from bright coloured panels to weatherboarding; double height conservatories to thatched roofs, in an atmospheric layout similar to a traditional market town.
...

Summer fun for all at the Greenwich Millennium Village Fayre

Mon, 28 Jul 2003 12:00:00 GMT
A steel band, a string quartet and singers, dancers and actors of all ages came together for a day of summer fun at the first Greenwich Millennium Village Summer Fayre on Saturday 5 July.  Alexei Sayle, show business personality and GMV resident, officially opened the Fayre by cutting a 'r...

John Prescott & CABE back homes at Abode

Wed, 23 Jul 2003 12:00:00 GMT

I think you have got the wow factor here. I'm absolutely delighted to be here, to be associated with something of quality, something of excitement, something of design. I've got a vision now. I’ve just seen it.

Deputy Prime Minister, John Presc...

Suburban spaces for modern family living

Mon, 07 Jul 2003 12:00:00 GMT
"The Montacute is ideal for modern family living," says Chris Crook, Managing Director of Countryside Properties. "Apart from offering all the space a family could want - and being in close proximity to forty-two acres of carefully restored, secure parkland - the property is still jus...

New Website Launched

Sun, 22 Jun 2003 12:00:00 GMT
The new Caxton Place website offers detailed information on the individual property types and avaialbility

Living a Life of Luxury

Wed, 11 Jun 2003 12:00:00 GMT
A dream house is being created by Countryside Properties in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. 'Garrick House' is a magnificent one-off, seven-bedroom, seven-bathroom, 'Arts and Crafts' style country house, which has been valued at £3.5 million. The house incorporates grand English classical style ...

Environmentally Friendly Homes for 21st Century Living

Fri, 06 Jun 2003 12:00:00 GMT
Countryside Maritime has just launched 'Northshore', its latest development on St Mary's Island, Chatham Maritime in North Kent. The imaginative timber framed homes have been constructed using materials that are either recycled, recyclable, or from sustainable sources, in a design that reflects the ...

Weybridge Chic

Wed, 04 Jun 2003 12:00:00 GMT
The historic Surrey town of Weybridge is best known for the exclusive St George's Hill, home to celebrities, including Tom Jones and Cliff Richard.  However, apart from a host of famous residents, it is also the quintessential Surrey commuter town with a 30 minute train journey into London...

Cambridge Set to Pilot a New Style of Living

Fri, 30 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT
Highly innovative housing designs for a new style of living will be launched in Cambridge next year by leading developer Countryside Properties Plc. This follows planning consent, which has just been granted through Cambridge City Council last week, for two new residential developments.

...

New Country Estate in Essex Wins Award

Thu, 29 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT
'The Hall', the much talked about country estate created by Countryside Properties in Wickham Bishops, Essex, has finally been completed and made available to view in its full 26-acre glory.  Now, this magnificent new property has just been awarded the coveted prize of 'Best Luxury House' ...

Best Luxury House and Best Apartment

Thu, 29 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT

‘The Hall’, the much talked about country estate created by Countryside Properties in Wickham Bishops, Essex, has recently been awarded the coveted prize of ‘Best Luxury House’ at the Evening Standard Awards, which were held at The Savoy in London. Also at the awards the Group was highly commend...

Countryside Properties ranked 13th in the FT500 UK Corporate Website Rankings

Tue, 27 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has been ranked 13th best Corporate website in an independent survey assessing the corporate websites of each of the FT500 top UK companies. The survey, undertaken by 'the driver is' - an internet solutions company - has reviewed the sites over a period of three months usin...

Interim Results for the six months ended 31st March 2003

Tue, 20 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC, a leading developer of sustainable communities, announces Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2003.

The Group returned a performance much in line with the Board's expectations

Turnover was lower at £165.9 million (2002 - £...

Secure Homes to Lock Up and Leave

Mon, 19 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT
Created with a range of security features, including home video entry systems linked to the development's electronically operated entrance gates, The Criterion by Countryside Properties is an exclusive new gated development located in a conservation area in the exclusive suburb of Sneyd Park, Bristo...

A desire for more living space

Wed, 14 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT
The amount of space that a property provides is one of the biggest priorities for many home buyers, according to a recent survey by the Halifax and New Home Marketing Board. However, the size of newly built homes is being severely restricted by the new government PPG3 guidelines, which are calling f...

Best New Home in the UK

Fri, 09 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT

In the recent Mail on Sunday National Homebuilder Design Awards 2003, Best New Home in the UK was won by Countryside Properties for Marlborough House at Westwood in Tunbridge Wells which won 40% of all the thousands of votes in the Mail on Sunday's readers poll. The most striking feature of the ...

A 'touch of glass' at Wychwood Park

Tue, 06 May 2003 12:00:00 GMT
Homes which enjoy thirty-five per cent more glazing than the average house of the same size are set to make the most of spectacular views across the beautiful Cheshire countryside. Now available at Countryside Properties' Wychwood Park, between Crewe and Nantwich, the next phase of Delves Keep will ...

A Magical Garden for Little Haven Hospice

Thu, 10 Apr 2003 12:00:00 GMT

A magical garden, inspired by the characters in Tolkien's classic novel 'The Lord of the Rings', has been created at the Little Haven Children's Hospice in Thundersley, near Rayleigh, Essex. Countryside Properties, assisted by 80's pop legend turned celebrity gardener, Kim Wilde, is recreating i...

A hassle free move

Thu, 03 Apr 2003 12:00:00 GMT
The British house buying process takes, on average, nine weeks (The Observer, 9th February 2003). This is four times as long as in Australia and six times longer than in South Africa and exceptions to this rule are few and far between. However, just two weeks after seeing their new home, Liz and Mik...

Number One, Esher

Thu, 20 Mar 2003 12:00:00 GMT
The average person in the UK spends the equivalent of five weeks a year commuting to work, according to a recent survey conducted by the RAC Foundation. Most Londoners will have recently experienced ongoing transport issues within the capital which has meant that journey times have been subject to m...

Three new residential schemes in East Anglia

Tue, 18 Mar 2003 12:00:00 GMT

These significant developments will see us consolidate our market leading status in the high growth M11 corridor and move into the prime market of Norwich for the first time.

Richard Cherry, Group New Business Director

...

Room office over the garage

Fri, 14 Mar 2003 12:00:00 GMT
Countryside Properties is offering purchasers spacious and versatile modern day living, by incorporating a substantial 16 sq. m. galleried living space above the double garages of each of the homes at its latest development in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

Comprising three detached family...

Elegant townhouse crescents

Thu, 06 Mar 2003 12:00:00 GMT
An elegant townhouse crescent has been created to form the focus of 'Winston Mews', an exclusive new selection of homes which have been built at Countryside Properties' 'Queen Charlotte's Place', a smart development situated within the landmark community of Kings Hill Villages in West Malling, Kent....

Countryside Properties named one of the top 100 Best Companies To Work For

Mon, 03 Mar 2003 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has been named by the Sunday Times as one of top '100 Best Companies To Work For 2003' in the annual research into employee satisfaction in the UK. Indeed, the Group was only developer listed in the biggest and most comprehensive survey of the British workplace ever under...

Modular Construction rolled out in Tower Hamlets

Sat, 01 Mar 2003 12:00:00 GMT

30 new homes, which use a steel modular system, are presently being craned into position on the Aberfeldy Estate in Tower Hamlets.
The two-bedroom apartments for rent have been manufactured and fitted out by Yorkon, the off site construction specialist and are complete with bathrooms, kitche...

Research indicates growth in style of living

Sat, 01 Mar 2003 12:00:00 GMT
Recent figures from property analysts DTZ, reveal that the size of an average detached house in the Home Counties has increased from 1,400 sq. ft. in 1991 to 1,750 sq.ft. today, which is an increase of 25%. Another property trend reflected in figures from the Land Registry indicates that the amount ...

Country living at its best

Fri, 28 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT
According to the Office of National Statistics, over the last 12 months, 233,000 people have left the capital and other large cities in the South East for a home in a more rural location. With an increase in the number of home buyers demanding smart homes in country settings, Countryside Properties ...

Stamp of Approval for Sayers Place

Mon, 17 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT
Kerry Manning (39), a licensed conveyancer, found a new home for her family purely by chance while compiling a conveyancing report for a client's new home at Countryside Properties' 'Sayers Place' development in Witham, Essex. Kerry decided to go and have a look at the show home as she and her husba...

Countryside Properties PLC AGM Statement

Tue, 11 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT

The Annual General Meeting of Countryside Properties PLC, a leading developer of sustainable communities, will be held at 11.00 am today. At the meeting, Alan Cherry MBE, Chairman, will make the following statement:
"Countryside Properties has continued to make good progress during the ...

Moving made Easier!

Fri, 07 Feb 2003 12:00:00 GMT
The Monetary Policy Committee has decided to keep UK interest rates at 4% for the 14th consecutive month. In addition, Countryside Properties Plc. is offering attractive buyer incentives, making the decision to move home that much easier.

Countryside is offering purchasers at 'Queen Charl...

The new address in Essex

Fri, 31 Jan 2003 12:00:00 GMT
Twenty-one magnificent new four, five and six bedroom houses are being designed and built in the sought-after village of Stock in Essex. Countryside Properties Plc. has purchased this secluded site in a premier location and work at 'Honeypot Lane' will commence in spring this year. The development i...

New residential schemes in the North West

Tue, 28 Jan 2003 12:00:00 GMT

It is a reflection of our strong market position in the region that we have secured these significant brownfield schemes in such good locations.

Richard Cherry, Group New Business Director.

Countryside Properties PLC...

Environmental, Social and Ethical Report 2002 available today

Thu, 23 Jan 2003 12:00:00 GMT
Our Environmental, Social and Ethical Report 2002 was mailed to shareholders on 22 January 2003 and has therefore been published on our website today (Thursday 23 January).

You can view the Report on-line in the Group Profile section or via the 'quick link' on the corporate website home ...

Report & Accounts 2002 now available

Wed, 15 Jan 2003 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties' Report & Accounts 2002 will be mailed to shareholders on Tuesday 14 January and will therefore be published on our website on Wednesday 15 January. You can view it on-line or download a copy in pdf format in the Investor Relations section or by simply clicking on the 'qui...

Quality, Style, and Facilities 'light years ahead' result in a new home for Guy

Thu, 09 Jan 2003 12:00:00 GMT

First time buyer Guy Roberts, decided that it was time to find a home of his own, after spending many years living with others, however, after several disappointing visits to homes on the second-hand market, he finally decided to take his mother’s advice and buy new.

Guy, a Press Officer w...

New show apartment brings a touch of Springtime to Waterstone Park

Mon, 06 Jan 2003 12:00:00 GMT

Innovative housebuilder, Copthorn Homes, has recently unveiled a new show apartment at its Waterstone Park development at Stone, near Dartford.

The new, two bedroom apartment has been designed to give a flavour of the ...

Copthorn Homes and Countryside In Partnership - spearheading the regeneration of Peckham

Mon, 06 Jan 2003 12:00:00 GMT

One of South London’s most talked about regeneration projects must surely be in Peckham, and now, thanks to schemes such as Coleman Square, where 34 homes were sold last year, and the South Quarter development consisting of a f...

Countryside In Partnership Selected for National Award

Wed, 01 Jan 2003 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties', In Partnership Division has been selected by the Considerate Constructors Award Panel to receive a 2003 National Award for both the Whitmore Estate in Hackney and for the Greenwich Millennium Village.

These prestigious Awards – 'Site of Sites,' Gold, Silver and Bro...

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

Mon, 16 Dec 2002 12:00:00 GMT

We are very pleased to welcome Neville Reyner to the Board. His considerable experience of business and particularly, economic development will be of great benefit to Countryside Properties in the period ahead.

Alan Cherry, Chairman of Countrys...

Thanks to a twist of fate, Russell can now re-visit his schooldays, and say goodbye to commuting too.

Tue, 03 Dec 2002 12:00:00 GMT

When Lawyer, Russell Jacobs, decided to find a Pied-a-Terre for the working week close to his offices at Liverpool Street, he knew that it might prove difficult to find exactly what he wanted.

Russell, and his wife, Carolyn, wh...

‘Choices’ appoints housebuilder to London regeneration project worth £250m

Tue, 03 Dec 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Choices for Grahame Park (CfGP), in conjunction with London Borough of Barnet, has appointed Countryside Properties PLC as preferred house builder partner for the renewal of the Grahame Park Estate in North West London. CfGP is a partnership between Genesis Housing Group and Notting Hill ...

Celebration, as Copthorn Homes scoops silver at the What House? Awards

Mon, 02 Dec 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Innovative housebuilder Copthorn Homes, has once again been named a winner in the annual What House? Awards, by scooping this year’s Silver award for Best Interior Layout.

The design-led housebuilder took the award in the hotly contested category for its sparklingly original ‘Pomarine’ ...

Celebration, as Copthorn Homes scoops silver at the What House? awards

Mon, 02 Dec 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Innovative housebuilder Copthorn Homes, has once again been named a winner in the annual What House? Awards, by scooping this year’s Silver award for Best Interior Layout.

The design-led housebuilder took the award in t...

Any Old Rubbish

Sun, 01 Dec 2002 12:00:00 GMT

The Hackney Recycling Partnership, set up in 2001, has already become the borough's largest recycling partnership handling more than 400 tonnes of park waste alone.

The purpose of the partnership is to encourage and support community wide recycling to deliver a sustainable quantity of bio...

Sales office at South Quarter makes a great investment for shrewd businessman summit

Thu, 28 Nov 2002 12:00:00 GMT

As a Director of TCC Ltd, the Franchise Company for popular fast food outlet, Burger King, Sumit Chadha, prides himself on recognising good business opportunities, which is why the East London-based businessman decided to make a ...

Preliminary Results for the year ended 30 September 2002

Tue, 26 Nov 2002 12:00:00 GMT

The Directors believe that the future direction of the Group is now well established, enabling it to play a leading role as a specialist developer in the urban renaissance so urgently required in the UK.

Alan Cherry, Chairman of Countryside Pro...

Copthorn Homes scoops international award for it's South Quarter website

Mon, 25 Nov 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Innovative housebuilder, Copthorn Homes has added to its ever-growing armful of industry awards in being Highly Commended for its dedicated South Quarter website in the Best Property Website – UK award at the prestigious 2002 I...

Award winning teamwork makes a big impact with showhomes at Brooches Mead

Mon, 25 Nov 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Award-winning housebuilder, Copthorn Homes, enlisted the help of local interior designer, Just Imagine Total Design, to create a show-stopping focal point for its popular Brooches Mead development at Stevenage with two, spectacular five-bedroom showhomes.

The Billericay-based interior desi...

Award Winning Development

Mon, 25 Nov 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC has been awarded the coveted Silver Award for 'Best Development' at this year's What House? Awards for 'Panners Bridge', the final phase of homes at Great Notley Garden Village in Braintree, Essex.

The prestigious What House? Awards 2002, referred to as the 'Osc...

The Nightingale Estate Wins Best Partnership Development Award

Thu, 21 Nov 2002 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties' In Partnership division, together with Southern Housing Group and the London Borough of Hackney, have been awarded the prestigious Gold Award for the 'Best Partnership Development' at the 2002 What House? Awards held at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Friday, 15th November 20...

Spacious Living at Excellent Value for Money

Wed, 20 Nov 2002 12:00:00 GMT
'Sayers Place' in Witham, Essex is a smart development by Countryside Properties Plc. of three and four bedroom family homes, which have been created in no less than nine house designs.

Amongst the latest homes that are now available for sale at Sayers Place is the spacious fo...

Countryside awarded the highest health & safety accolade

Wed, 20 Nov 2002 12:00:00 GMT

As a Sword of Honour recipient Countryside Properties is truly a world leader in health and safety.

Countryside Properties PLC, the developer of sustainable mixed-use and mixed-tenure projects, has acquired 12.7 ha (31.5 acres) of surplus land from the Department of Health at Withington Hospital in West Di...

Countryside Singled Out For Praise By CABE

Wed, 19 Dec 2001 12:00:00 GMT

CABE (Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment) has identified Countryside Properties as one of the most forward thinking and motivated developers in 2001.

As part of their Festive Five series, CABE have been announcing five Local Authorities, Public Sector organisations, Deve...

Christmas Donation

Tue, 11 Dec 2001 12:00:00 GMT

This year Countryside Properties will not be sending Christmas cards, but instead we will make a donation to each of two charities nominated by members of staff.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

Popular Peckham

Fri, 07 Dec 2001 12:00:00 GMT

After selling out of homes at its 'Coleman Square' development in Peckham, Copthorn Homes is planning a new development nearby, at Kelly Avenue. Continuing the success of the previous development, in what is the largest urban regeneration scheme in Europe, Copthorn will soon start work on the 108...

Countryside Properties Secure Prime Location in Manchester

Fri, 07 Dec 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC, the developer of sustainable mixed-use and mixed-tenure projects, announces that it has agreed to purchase a redevelopment opportunity comprising 12.7 ha (31.5 acres) of land from the Department of Health at Withington Hospital in South Manchester.

This urban r...

The Largest Regeneration Scheme in Europe

Fri, 30 Nov 2001 12:00:00 GMT

With 30,000 houses and 14 million sq. ft. of commercial, retail and leisure space proposed to transform a 22 sq.mile area, the new 'Kent Thameside' region is Europe's largest regeneration zone. One of the first new residential developments in the region is a joint venture between Copthorn Homes a...

Preliminary Results 2001

Tue, 27 Nov 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC, the developer of sustainable mixed-use and mixed-tenure projects, announces Preliminary Results for the year ended 30 September 2001.

These record results once again reflect the strength and depth of the Group's range of skills and abilities in private and affo...

Housebuilder of the Year has ‘Distinct Edge and Vitality’

Tue, 20 Nov 2001 12:00:00 GMT

From 450 entries, Countryside Properties PLC, which incorporates Countryside Properties housebuilding and In-Partnership divisions, as well as Copthorn Homes PLC, has been named 'Housebuilder of the Year 2001' by What House? magazine.

Graham Cherry, Chief Executive of Countryside Propertie...

Countryside Properties chosen for major £100m mixed-use scheme.

Thu, 18 Oct 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Our selection by APU is further proof that our vision and skills in mixed-use development create added value and open up quality new business opportunities.

Countryside Properties PLC, the developer of sustainable mixed-use and mixed-ten...

Countryside Wins Award For 'Best Training / People Development'

Tue, 16 Oct 2001 12:00:00 GMT

At last night's inaugural Building Homes Quality Awards held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, in London, Countryside Properties won the 'Best Training / People Development' award. This excellent achievement has been realised through effective teamwork, and congratulations must go to all our people w...

Our Largest & Most Expensive Home Ever

Fri, 21 Sep 2001 12:00:00 GMT
A unique country residence standing in its own 26-acre private estate has been created for the first time by Countryside Properties. The Hall is an elegant Georgian-style property with guaranteed views over its own meadows, adjacent to a golf course, with the rolling Essex countryside beyond on o...

Countryside Properties Announced As Winner Of International Competition For Major ixed-Use Scheme

Wed, 19 Sep 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC is pleased to announce that as a result of an international competition it has been chosen by "APU" Anglia Polytechnic University as its development partner, to promote and redevelop APU's 6 acre Central Campus site, in the town centre of Chelmsford, Essex. The sale of ...

Countryside Sponsors Local rugby Club

Tue, 04 Sep 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Developer Countryside Properties has become the first ever major sponsor of Bishop's Stortford Rugby Club. The company which has been creating the award winning St Michaels Mead development in Bishop's Stortford, unveiled its sponsorship prior to the start of the 1st XV's opening game of the seas...

Building Homes Quality Awards

Mon, 03 Sep 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties has been short-listed in four categories of the Building Homes Quality Awards. These new awards aim at highlight organisations in the house building sector that are at the forefront of innovation and best practice.

We have been short-listed in the following categori...

Health and Safety first

Mon, 20 Aug 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Following February's Revitalising Construction, Health and Safety Summit "Turning concern into action" chaired by John Prescott, which was attended by 500 industry leaders, where he demanded that the industry greatly improve its Health and Safety standards, Countryside Properties has become the f...

Learning To Fight Crime

Thu, 09 Aug 2001 12:00:00 GMT

A charity that helps young victims of crime has again enlisted the help of Countryside Properties in their campaign to promote understanding and awareness of crime and other safety issues that affect the lives of young children. Countryside have been working with the charity 'Child Victims of Cri...

Countryside receives 5 stars in the Green Card Report

Thu, 02 Aug 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Green Card, a service by Manifest and Environmental Governance Ltd, rates top UK Companies on environmental risk.

The research has been prompted by government pressure on institutional investors to invest in Companies who are socially responsible. Countryside Properties received 5 stars i...

Alice Wins A Gold

Thu, 19 Jul 2001 12:00:00 GMT

All About Alice, the show garden inspired by the famous 'Alice in Wonderland' books by Lewis Carroll, has been awarded an RHS GOLD MEDAL and RHS BEST IN SHOW Show Garden at this year's RHS Tatton Show.

This esoteric garden created by housebuilder Countryside Properties PLC and Cheshire Li...

Flexible Development Solutions Secures Schemes

Thu, 19 Jul 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC, the developer of sustainable mixed-use and mixed-tenure projects, announces that its subsidiary Copthorn Homes has secured three major schemes in London with a projected total completed development value of £50m.

Copthorn will be developing a 1 acre (0.4 he...

Greenwich Millennium Village wins RIBA awards

Mon, 09 Jul 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Greenwich Millennium Village (GMV) has won a Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Sustainability Award at this year's RIBA Housing Design Awards, presented on Thursday 5 July. GMV was the only project to be presented with a Sustainability Award this year. The development also won...

Greenwich Millennium Village wins RIBA awards

Mon, 09 Jul 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Greenwich Millennium Village (GMV) has won a Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Sustainability Award at this year's RIBA Housing Design Awards, presented on Thursday 5 July. GMV was the only project to be presented with a Sustainability Award this year. The development also won...

Crucial Crew & Bob The Builder discover Great Notley

Mon, 09 Jul 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Over the last five years, six children have died and over five hundred have been injured, (some seriously) in the UK, from playing or straying onto construction sites. Countryside Properties recognises that the best way to reduce these numbers is to educate children as to the risks. To that end, ...

Planning Consent Secured for Major Site in Central Cambridge

Wed, 27 Jun 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties and Kajima, the Japanese contractor developer, have today received planning consent to redevelop a 12 hectare (30 acre) site at Brooklands Avenue in central Cambridge. Under a PFI contract Kajima will design, build, finance and operate 15,840m² of long-term serviced...

Major brownfield sites in regional expansion

Wed, 06 Jun 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC, the developer of residential, commercial property and urban regeneration schemes, announces it has acquired four major brownfield developments in the further expansion of its Residential regional operations. The schemes are located in Manchester, Bristol ...

A Brewery Tale Of Urban Regeneration

Fri, 01 Jun 2001 12:00:00 GMT

A 200 year old brewery in Romford, Essex is at the heart of what Minister for Construction, Nick Raynsford, has described as an "outstanding urban regeneration project". A new development has been created within Romford by Copthorn Homes and a consortium of J Sainsbury Plc and Stannifer Developme...

Steel and Glass - Architectural Innovation At New Mixed-Use Development

Fri, 25 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

A state of the art, mixed-use development has just been launched in the thriving, historic spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent.

Copthorn Homes and its sister company, Countryside Properties PLC have released a striking new building of contemporary apartments, demonstrating innovati...

Gold prize at Chelsea Flower Show

Fri, 25 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

A Gold Medal and Best of Class at this year's Chelsea Flower Show has been awarded to the 'Garden of the Elements', a garden that is guaranteed to be like no other ever seen in the UK.

The creators of this exciting piece of art are the 2000/2001 class of the RHS 'General Certificate of Hor...

Green Developer Employs Environmental Manager

Fri, 25 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

As part of its drive to promote responsible, sustainable development throughout the UK, Countryside Properties PLC has created a new position for an Environmental Manager. The post will involve the development and implementation of an Environmental Management System and monitoring and updating, w...

Interim Results Press Release

Mon, 21 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC, the developer of sustainable mixed-use and mixed-tenure projects, announces Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2001. These record results reflect the strength and complementary range of the Group's skills and abilities in residential and commercial prope...

Three Divisions achieve National Safety Awards

Wed, 16 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

All of the Residential Division's regions, together with Copthorn Homes and our In Partnership Division have all successfully achieved a National Safety Award for the year 2000.

In light of the Government's and the Health and Safety Commission's plans for "Revitalising Health and Safety" a...

Interim Results to be announced 22 May

Wed, 16 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC will announce its Interim Results 2001 on Tuesday 22nd May. Full results will be posted in the investor relations section of this web site with the Chairman's Statement and Interim Report being posted at 8am followed by the Chief Executive's presentation at 10am.

Thoroughbred Properties. A World Class Location.

Fri, 27 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

A development of just ten new homes has been launched by Countryside Properties which are each expected to be sold for between £1.5 million and £3 million.

The five and six bedroom detached houses will create an exclusive gated development in one of the most sought after areas in...

Radical Interior Design Inspirational New Homes

Wed, 25 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

The interior design is second to none at Countryside Properties' show house at Anns Walk in Clements Park, Brentwood. To match the contrast of an urban village in a parkland setting, Countryside commissioned interior designers, Clement Joscelyne, to come up with an equally contrasting theme withi...

A Prototype Of An Ideal Suburban Lifestyle

Wed, 25 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

All of the very best aspects of suburban lifestyles have been combined together in the strategic design of Countryside Residential's new homes at Prince Regent Park. The 81 Georgian-style houses are set in an exclusive hamlet of their own, adjacent to a new golf course and within a ¼ mile radius ...

Luxury On The Mersey Coast

Mon, 02 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Adjacent to the famous Royal Birkdale Golf Club and the wide, sandy beaches of the Sefton Coast, Countryside Properties is building just 11 of the most exclusive new homes on the Southport coastline between Blackpool and Liverpool.

The new homes at Royal Sands are all detached and set back...

The Electronic House

Tue, 27 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties is pioneering one of the first fully automated Hi-Tec Home Cabling systems at 'Panners Bridge' in Great Notley Garden Village, Braintree, Essex. Brought in from the USA, the new fully automated home 'Information Superhighway' is being implemented by OnQ Technologies as a st...

Modern Manor House For Sale: Available As One Or Three Houses

Fri, 23 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

When Countryside Properties first designed the award winning Great Notley Garden Village in Braintree, Essex, it was decided that like all villages that have evolved over time, it had to have a Manor House; something substantial that would enhance the village and create a focal point at the end o...

£150m strategic move into Cambridge

Tue, 06 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC, the developer that creates sustainable new communities in urban and rural areas, announces it has secured three major developments in a strategic move into the high growth Cambridge residential and commercial property market.

Countryside Properties now controls ...

Curtain Comes Up on New Homes at Royal Sands

Tue, 06 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Homebuyers will get an inside view of one of Southport's most prestigious new developments when the show home opens at Royal Sands.

Countryside Properties' exclusive new development consists of 11 executive detached homes close to the famous Royal Birkdale golf course and with sandy beache...

Chairmans statement from AGM 14th Feb 2001

Wed, 14 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Chairman of Countryside Properties PLC
at the Company's Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 14th February 2001

I am most pleased to report that following last year's record results the Directors are expecting the Group to make further good progress in the current financial year.
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Glassy, Trendy Islington

Mon, 12 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Once again, Copthorn Homes is leading the way in design innovation at its fashionable New River Green development in Islington, London, N1. The use of large glazed areas is one of the latest features in urban interior design, creating a modern, contemporary appearance externally, as well as maxim...

Sunday Times survey highlights Countryside

Mon, 12 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

In the SundayTimes/RSM Robson Rhodes survey of the most undervalued companies by the Stock Market, Countryside Properties was placed 11th. In the survey, undervalued companies are defined as those whose profit growth, both past and forecast, is most divergent from their stock market valuation. Th...

Further Expansion Of Urban Regeneration Activities

Thu, 08 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC, the developer that creates sustainable new communities and revitalises urban and rural areas with mixed use and mixed tenure schemes, has been awarded new contracts worth £46m to carry out three estate regeneration projects.

The schemes will be undertaken ...

New World Record Celebrated By Kim Wilde

Wed, 31 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

A new world record has been broken with the 'largest tree ever to be transplanted'. The tree, which has been nicknamed 'Plane Ace', has travelled all the way from Belgium to the UK, where it has been replanted at Winwick Park, a new luxury homes development in Warrington, Cheshire.

The pro...

New Regional Land Director Appointed For Countryside Properties Expansion Into North London

Wed, 31 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

As part of its continued strategy for new development, Countryside Properties PLC has appointed Keith Hurford as Regional Land Director. Keith's brief is to secure and develop new business, predominately in Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and North London.

Keith, 49, is from Stamford in Lin...

The Launch Of Anns Walk At Clements Park, Brentwood, Essex

Thu, 25 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Clements Park is an inspiring new residential environment, which is set to transform Brentwood into one of the county's most desirable locations to live.

On completion, Clements Park will provide 26 acres of landscaped gardens and some 363 new homes, set within 110 acres of parkland with ...

New Homes In The Old Romford Brewery

Thu, 25 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

For over 200 years, the Ind Coope Brewery in the heart of Romford, Essex employed up to 5,000 people at any one time. The historic building has been lying empty since November 1997, and it is now having new life breathed into it as Copthorn Homes converts the brownfield site into new homes.
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Walking School Bus Sees The End Of The School Run

Fri, 19 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

A walking school bus to the recently opened Kings Hill Primary School, has seen the end of traffic congested school-runs at Kings Hill Villages in West Malling, Kent. This is an impressive new 650-acre residential and business community, which has been strategically designed with practical, susta...

Kim Wilde Celebrates New World Record

Wed, 17 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

A new world record will be broken when the 'largest tree ever to be transplanted', makes its way from Belgium to the UK. The 58ft. tree, which has been nicknamed 'Plane Ace', will soon be moving into its new home at Winwick Park, a flagship development of luxury new homes by Countryside Propertie...

Directors Shareholdings

Wed, 17 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

The following transactions were conducted on 3 January 2001, in respect of which the under-mentioned Executive Directors each has an interest.

A H Cherry
Exercise of options to acquire 56,578 Ordinary shares at a price of 75.96p., and 520,500 Ordinary shares at a price of 82.56...

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New Non- Executive Director

Fri, 22 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

The Board of Countryside Properties Plc is pleased to announce that Mark J Boleat has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1st January 2001 in succession to Peter H Quinn who will retire on that date.

Mr Boleat (51) is a Business Consultant and Non-Executive Director...

Essex Property Developer Scoops Web Site Award

Thu, 21 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Essex-based developer, Countryside Properties has been awarded the 2000 ProShare Award for the 'Best Web Site for the Private Investor - for a company with a market capitalisation below £250m'.

The annual awards were set up by ProShare to recognise the achievements of companies who ha...

Looking Out For A Large Garden And A New Home

Mon, 11 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Residential's Parr Woods development at Grappenhall Heys is now offering some of its most prime plots for sale.

Five of these prestigious homes enjoy a fantastic position at the edge of a pond which is set slightly apart from the remainder of the development. With south facing ...

Christmas Carols At Winwick Park

Mon, 11 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Children from Winwick Primary School marked the expansion of Winwick village by switching on the Christmas tree lights at the new Winwick Park development.

At the invitation of developers Countryside Residential, 40 youngsters accompanied by parents and teachers braved the elements for an ...

2000 Preliminary Results

Thu, 30 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC, one of the largest housebuilders in the South-East, and with growing activities in the South West and North West of England, announces Preliminary Results for the year ended 30 September 2000.
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2000 Preliminary Results to be Announced.

Mon, 27 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside's Preliminary Results for year ended 30th September 2000 will be announced on Thursday 30th November. Full results will be available on this website.

New Head Of Sales And Marketing For Countryside Residential

Mon, 20 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

As part of its continued expansion in the North West, Countryside Residential has appointed Ann Lever as Associate Director responsible for sales and marketing.

Ann has over 17 years experience in the housebuilding industry and joins Countryside from Miller Homes where she was Sales Manage...

Copthorn Homes Bring Down Kent And Surrey

Fri, 17 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Innovative housebuilder Copthorn Homes has brought down 'Kent' and 'Surrey', two 12-storey tower blocks in Penge, South East London. The demolition of Kent Towers and Surrey Towers, built in the 1960s, is part of the continued regeneration of the area.

In one of London's latest urban regen...

Green Development Is Wildlife Haven

Fri, 17 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties is embarking on an impressive nature conservation project within one of its new developments in the boroughs of Crewe and Nantwich, in the heart of the Cheshire countryside. The conservation areas will be created within a strategically landscaped 714-acre parkland setting, ...

Commitment To Quality And Customer Care

Mon, 06 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Copthorn Homes, a member of the Countryside Group, has been named Best Medium-Size Housebuilder of the Year at the What House? Awards, which was held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane.

"Copthorn triumphed" in this category, according to the judges, who went on to say, "There is a r...

Glazed In Hertforshire

Mon, 06 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

A variety of highly innovative new homes demonstrating exciting 21st Century designs, have been launched for sale at Brooches Mead, Great Ashby, near Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

Copthorn Homes, recently voted, 'Best Medium-Size Housebuilder of the Year' at the 2000 What House? Awards, is con...

Multiple industrial lettings by Countryside Commercial

Thu, 02 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC ("Countryside"), the South-East based residential and commercial property developer, announces multiple lettings on industrial developments in London and Reading.

At Crayford in South East London, three separate units have been pre-let by Countryside on the firs...

Countryside Properties PLC and Whitecliff

Mon, 30 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties' subsidiary Copthorn Homes Ltd and Whitecliff Properties have recently received planning permission for the first phase of their joint venture project to create a substantial new high quality housing project for the fast-growing Kent Thames-side region. The 'Stone Castle' d...

Levick House, Coval Wells, Chelmsford office development let and sold for £9.2 million

Thu, 19 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC ("Countryside"), the South-East based residential and commercial property developer, announces that it has let and sold its new 3,073.4 sq m (33,000 sq ft) office development, Levick House, in Chelmsford, Essex.

M&G Limited has taken a 16 year lease of the e...

Georgian Style Is Reborn In Royal Tunbridge Wells

Tue, 03 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Georgian style property is in Vogue, according to Countryside Residential, who has been receiving glowing feedback from visitors to its exclusive development of just seven executive Georgian style new homes at Linden Gardens in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

Sales and Marketing Director, Ric...

Further Expansion Of Countryside Residential's South West Division

Tue, 03 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC ("Countryside"), the South-East based residential and commercial property developer, announces that its subsidiary, Countryside Residential, is expanding further into South Wales and consequently establishing itself firmly in the region.

Following land acquisitio...

Property Prices Continue To Rise In North West

Tue, 03 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

A new price level has been set for new homes in the North West England, with the sale of a new five bedrroom detached home at Parr Woods, Grappenhall Heys, Warrington for £428,500. This is indicative of a buoyant property market that seems not to be affected by factors such as stamp duty inc...

The First Ever TV Series On Creating A New Community

Fri, 29 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

The first ever TV series to be produced on the creation of a new community, as well as how new homes are designed, planned and built, is about to appear on Discovery Home and Leisure. On the recommendation of a number of local authorities, Discovery Home and Leisure chose to make their programme ...

New Buyer Aims To Make The Most Of His Appointmet

Thu, 21 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Enjoying a busy life and keeping on his toes is the aim of Countryside Residential's new member of staff Adrian Wallace and, being one of the latest recruits to the Company's Leatherhead office, it is very likely that this is exactly what he is going to be.

In his new role as a Buyer Adria...

New Land Buyer Likes The Company So Much He Has Bought One Of Their Homes

Thu, 21 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Fourteen years of estate agency experience and a particular interest in land and new homes have given Land Buyer, Andrew Cook, a thorough understanding of superior design and workmanship in the property market. A recent recruit to the Countryside Residential team at its Leatherhead office, he has...

Sustainable Building Wins Design Award

Thu, 07 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Essex may not be known for its mountains and hill breezes, but local children will soon be able to go mountaineering, and the county will get a wind turbine, allowing at least one public building in the area to be self-reliant in its energy requirements. Welcome to the award winning Discovery Cen...

Gone In A Flash

Mon, 04 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Linden Gardens, Countryside Residential's latest development in Royal Tunbridge Wells, received a fantastic response from prospective purchasers at its recent launch. The outstanding Georgian style homes were greeted with such enthusiasm, that the four bedroom, four bathroom Leamington show house...

Custom House

Mon, 04 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

This is the stunning bird's eye view of Bristol's waterfront which will be enjoyed by residents at Countryside Residential's prestigious Custom House apartments in the heart of the city.

And such is the continuing success of the eight-storey landmark development that property sales have n...

New Wildlife Reserve At Long Ashton

Tue, 29 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Wildlife will be protected with a nature reserve on a luxury new development by Countryside Residential at Long Ashton, on the outskirts of Bristol.

Specialist management of the land on the development at Providence Lane will be employed to protect the habitat of a wide range of bir...

Design Excellence Recognised

Wed, 23 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

By excelling in all areas of planning, design and construction of a new development, Countryside Residential has won another highly acclaimed award. Thorley Lane, which comprises 'Regents Square' and 'The Village' at St Michaels Mead, Bishop's Stortford, was one of only four housing schemes to be...

Little Abigale Opens New View Home

Wed, 23 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Little Abigale Osborn was a VIP for the afternoon when she officially opened the new View Home at Countryside Residential's prestigious development 'The Village' in Stoke-sub-Hamdon, near Yeovil.

Abigale, aged four, who was chosen because she is the youngest pupil at the nearby Castle Prim...

5,000 Balloons Launch New Show Homes At Connaught Brook, Wychwood Park

Wed, 16 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

This weekend (27th August) the launch of 5,000 balloons will mark the opening of three stunning new show homes at Countryside Residential (North West) Ltd's Connaught Brook development, the first hamlet of new homes at the Wychwood Park community nea...

Sales Success Brings Show Home Onto The Market

Thu, 10 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

The superb show home in an exclusive development at Llangattock, near Crickhowell, is now for sale - one of only three properties remaining for sale at this much sought-after development by Countryside Residential (South West) Ltd.

Regional Sales and Marketing Manager Nina Pelaou said the ...

Big Cardiff Welcome For New Countryside Homes

Thu, 10 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

A prestigious new development of town houses and semi-detached properties received an outstanding welcome at a special preview in Cardiff last weekend.

Scores of house-hunters flocked to Wedal Road, where 39 three and four-bedroom houses are now being constructed by Countryside Residential...

Marketing Manager Appointment

Mon, 07 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Success breeds success and so it is no surprise that the recent activity in the property market has led to the further expansion of the Countryside Residential (South Thames) Ltd. team with the new appointment of Pippa Burnside as its Marketing Manager.

Pippa, based at the Company's regio...

A New Community In Cheshire

Mon, 07 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

A new community is being created in Cheshire on a 714-acre development, situated in the boroughs of Crewe and Nantwich, in the heart of the Cheshire countryside. Countryside Residential (North West) Limited have recently launched the first new homes at Connaught Brook, the first of five hamlets t...

The Walled Garden Proves A Winner

Thu, 03 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

The Walled Garden, a prestigious new development by Countryside Residential (South West) Ltd in Brackley, near Banbury, has proved an instant winner with three homes reserved on the opening weekend.

Regional Sales and Marketing Manager Nina Pelaou said: "The weekend was very successful wit...

Maritime discovers a rare talent

Tue, 01 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

When Sue and Bill Cowling purchased one of developer, Countryside Maritime's new waterside town houses at St Mary's Island, the Chatham developer was not immediately aware of the unusual talent Sue possessed for designing and making cushions displaying maritime admiralty charts.

It was no...

Building for the Future

Fri, 28 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Local schoolchildren learned a valuable lesson in building for the future when they visited the exclusive new Churchfield development of luxury homes being constructed by Countryside Residential (South West) Ltd in the village of Llangattock near Crickhowell.

The youngsters from Llangatto...

New Penthouses for Sale in Cheltenham

Fri, 28 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Four magnificent new duplex penthouses are now for sale at Countryside Residential's prestigious Wellington Place development in the heart of Cheltenham.

They combine the renowned elegance and grandeur of the Regency period with the very latest in sophisticated luxury living.

With ...

Housing Design Award 2000 for Countryside Residential

Fri, 28 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Residential (North Thames) Ltd has won one of only four Housing Design Awards 2000 for The Village and Regents Square, St Michaels Mead, Bishop's Stortford. The developments received a Housing Design project award in 1998 prior to construction commencing on site and the distinguished ...

Five Hundred Years of History Guarantees Contemporary Lifestyle

Thu, 27 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

The opportunity to acquire a home in the historical surroundings of Forest Row, steeped in centuries of history, was formally marked earlier this month when Countryside Residential (South Thames) Ltd. officially opened its Sales Centre at Kidbrooke Lodge, Forest Row. Potential buyers were invited...

The Ascot Flies the Flag

Thu, 27 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Following the enthusiastic response to its recent open weekend at Kings Hill Villages Countryside Residential (South Thames Ltd.) has launched a number of its Ascot type homes. The demand for properties at the development has been overwhelming and with the interest generated during the opening we...

East London Design Innovation

Wed, 19 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Award-winning developer, Copthorn Homes has already taken five thousand enquiries from applicants in eager anticipation of the opening of The Chronos Building in Mile End Road, London, E1. The grand launch of this stunning new development will be held at noon on Saturday 24th June.

The bui...

Georgian Style Is Reborn In Royal Tunbridge Wells

Wed, 19 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Designs reflecting the classic architecture of the Georgian era have been incorporated into homes at Linden Gardens, an exclusive development of just seven new executive homes by Countryside Residential (South Thames) Ltd. in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent which launches on the weekend of the 3rd an...

New Homes In The Heart Of Royal Tunbridge Wells

Wed, 19 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

'Regional Housebuilder of the Year', Copthorn Homes, is soon to make its first mark in Kent, with the forthcoming development of a former brownfield site located in the heart of historic Royal Tunbridge Wells. Work will commence this month on the building of 24 two and three bedroom apartments an...

Britain's First Developer For Investing In People

Wed, 19 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC, recently became the first major housebuilder across its entire operations, to be accredited with the 'Investors in People' award.

Graham Cherry, Chief Executive of Countryside Properties PLC comments, "Three years ago we realised that we could do so much ...

Live The Good Life!

Wed, 19 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Residential is offering five purchasers the opportunity to own a private paddock in addition to their garden at Churchfield (Mae Maes yr Eglwys), the company's development in the historic village of Llangattock, located within the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales.

An e...

Suburban Elegance

Wed, 19 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Five magnificent new houses are to be created in Arkley, one of the most exclusive of London's leafy suburban pockets, tucked away to the east of the A1 between Totteridge and Barnet. This is a very affluent address, characterised by sought after detached houses hidden behind mature trees and hig...

Open House In Bishops Stortford!

Wed, 19 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

On 22nd July, Countryside Residential (North Thames) Ltd. will be opening its doors to the public who are invited to visit its spectacular new show home at Butlers Tye, St Michaels Mead, Bishops Stortford.

This promises to be one of the most impressive examples of luxury living accommodati...

Breathing New Life Into Bristol's Docks

Wed, 19 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

As part of their commitment to building on brownfield sites, Countryside Residential (South West) Ltd. is giving a new lease of life to part of Bristol's former city docks with The Custom House, an exciting new development of 35 two and three bedroom apartments in Redcliff Backs, Bristol which wi...

Schools Influence Home Movers

Wed, 19 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Yeoman's Croft, Countryside Residential's development of five family houses, located 200 yards from Bookham Village's thriving high street, and in the catchment area of some of the top performing schools in the south east, is expected to attract purchasers from far afield when it launches this su...

Bishop's Stortford Residents Go Interior Designed!

Wed, 19 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

A free consultation with a highly acclaimed interior design company is being offered by Countryside Residential (North Thames) Ltd. to early purchasers of houses at Butler's Tye, a new development of 26 traditional English style houses at St Michaels Mead, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire.
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Copthorn Homes Named Regional Housebuilder Of The Year

Wed, 19 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Copthorn Homes, a member of the Countryside Group, has been named Regional Housebuilder of the Year in the prestigious 2000 Building Awards.

In a fiercely competitive field, Copthorn Homes was declared the outright winner at this year's awards ceremony, held recently at the Grosveno...

Light, Spacious Living In Islington

Wed, 19 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Apartments featuring conservatories were amongst the first 30 homes to be released for sale on Saturday 24th June at New River Green, Islington, N1. This was the grand launch of Copthorn Homes' striking new development of 63 new homes and six retail units, which forms an important part of Islingt...

Contemporary Living With A Historic Past

Wed, 19 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

The Hoffmann Buildings, a development of Grade II listed Georgian and Victorian buildings which were formerly known as the City & Islington College of furniture design, are being converted into luxury loft-style apartments by Copthorn Homes, a member of the Countryside Group.

The deve...

Refreshingly Different, Said Judge.

Wed, 19 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

The 'winner of winners' award, also known as the 'Evening Standard New Home of the Year award 2000', has just been awarded to Countryside Residential (North Thames) Ltd, at the ninth Evening Standard New Homes Awards ceremony which was held recently at the Savoy.

This is the most prestigi...

New Homes On Former Hospital Site

Wed, 19 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

An £80 million joint venture between Countryside Residential (North Thames) Ltd. and Crest Homes (Eastern) Ltd. on the site of the former Warley Hospital in Brentwood, Essex has just received planning permission to build an inspiring new urban village which is set to transform Brentwood into...

From Essex To Sussex - Giant Dolls House Moves Home

Wed, 19 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Children at the Fellowship of St Nicolas's 'After School Club' were delighted when a stunning, four foot tall dolls house was donated to them by housebuilder Countryside Properties Plc.

The enormous four storey Georgian style dolls house was designed in intricate detail as a model replica ...

Racing Home

Tue, 18 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Residential (South Thames) Ltd. has just received planning permission for 10 substantial new homes to be built in one of the most sought after areas in the South East, located directly opposite Ascot Racecourse and within easy reach of Ascot town centre.

The five and six bedroo...

Prestigious Coastal Houses In The North West

Mon, 17 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Very close to the famous Royal Birkdale golf course near Southport, with attractive sandy beaches beyond, planning permission has recently been granted for Countryside Residential (North West) Limited to build 11 new and exclusive, detached executive homes.

The prestigious new four and fiv...

Workspace Joint Venture

Tue, 11 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Urban Regeneration at Three Mills East London film studios continues with residential scheme

Workspace Group PLC ("Workspace"), the small business landlord, announces a joint venture with Copthorn Homes Limited, a subsidiary of housebuilder Countryside Properties PLC, to develop a resident...

Countryside: Investors in People

Tue, 11 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT
The Group is committed to its employees and to the Training and Enterprise Council's Investors In People initiative. The Group seeks to improve the skills and qualities of all its staff by:-
-ensuring that its employees understand the vision and goals of the company;
-are properly trained to do...

Another Success For Countryside

Thu, 15 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Residential (North West) Limited's Overdale development at Woolton Village, Liverpool, has proved a great success for the company and the final purchasers are now ready to complete on this small, exclusive development.

Overdale is comprised of just six, four and five bed...

ES New Home of the Year Award

Mon, 05 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

The 'winner of winners' award, also known as the 'Evening Standard New Home of the Year award 2000', has just been awarded to Countryside Residential (North Thames) Ltd, at the ninth Evening Standard New Homes Awards ceremony which was held recently at the Savoy.

This is the most prestigi...

Britain’s First Developer For Investing In People

Thu, 01 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC, recently became the first major housebuilder across its entire operations, to be accredited with the 'Investors in People' award.

Graham Cherry, Chief Executive of Countryside Properties PLC comments, "Three years ago we realised that we could do so much more f...

BRITAIN’S FIRST DEVELOPER FOR INVESTING IN PEOPLE

Thu, 01 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC, recently became the first major housebuilder across its entire operations, to be accredited with the 'Investors in People' award.

Graham Cherry, Chief Executive of Countryside Properties PLC comments, "Three years ago we realised that we could do so much more f...

Major mixed use development sites of 22.5 acres secured in London

Tue, 30 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Merton Abbey Mills

Countryside has secured this 9.5 acre site by part purchase and part option. The Group is proposing a mixed development comprising more than 300 residential apartments, a hotel and a health and fitness centre which will ultimately provide over 100,000sq.ft. of com...

London Amsterdam Countryside

Thu, 11 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

London and Amsterdam Developments Limited have a wide range of experience in large, mixed use and retail developments. The Directors of the company have been responsible for major projects in the UK including the Albert Dock in Liverpool and the regeneration of the Ocean Village in South...

Major Plans Unveiled for Revitalising the Elephant & Castle

Thu, 11 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Upholding the Urban Renaissance principles of the Urban Task Force, LAC intend to develop a scheme that will help tackle social exclusion and promote mixed, healthy and sustainable communities.

With 850,000 sq. ft of shopping and leisure facilities, a new four-star hotel and ...

Offices pre-let and forward sold within major mixed use scheme

Tue, 25 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC, the South-East based residential and commercial property developer, announces that it has fully pre-let and forward sold its new 4,763.9 sq m (51,279 sq ft) Syward Place office development in Chertsey, Surrey, a co-investment joint venture with Citibank Invest...

Copthorn - Regional Housebuilder of the Year

Wed, 19 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Copthorn Homes, a member of the Countryside Group, has been named Regional Housebuilder of the Year in the prestigious 2000 Building Awards.

In a fiercely competitive field, Copthorn Homes was declared the outright winner at this year's awards ceremony, held recently at the Grosvenor ...

Prize Homes at Countryside

Wed, 19 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Maritime walked away with the award for 'Best Use of a Brownfield Site for Housing' which went to their stunning new 350-acre waterside development at St Mary's Island, Chatham Maritime, Kent. In the same category, Countryside Residential received a citation for Sidley Grange...

Commercial Property Letting & Investment Sale

Fri, 31 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

The on-line financial services group, The eXchange Holdings plc have taken a 15 year 10 month lease at a rent of £24.50 per sq.ft. equating to an annual rent of £1.3 million. The recently completed development provides a two storey headquarters office building with 285 car park...

Directors' Share Dealings

Wed, 29 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Following these purchases, the aggregate beneficial interest of AH Cherry, GS Cherry and RS Cherry, which includes 4,226,833 ordinary shares which are commonly held by each of them, is 9,449,218 ordinary shares representing 12.3% of issued share capital.

On an individual basis an...

Deputy Prime Minister Starts Sales At Greenwich

Thu, 23 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

As the Deputy Prime Minister toured the facilities at the Centre, the project director of Greenwich Millennium Village Ltd, Ross Hammond, commented; "Greenwich Millennium Village will be a flagship residential development that brings to life an urban vision of Britain in the 21st cent...

Historic Home In The Cotswolds

Tue, 14 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

The 19th Century Old Ropery has just opened as the show home centrepiece of a high quality development, which also includes a converted cottage from the same era and two new houses, which are being built in the local vernacular.

The distinctive building offered scope for an imaginati...

Last Home At The Orchard

Tue, 14 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

The Orchard development of seven individually-designed homes was built on an historic site, which has been the scene of occupation since the Iron Age, and has attracted immediate interest from across the country.

The last remaining four-bedroom house, priced at £299,950, is bui...

Edwardian Success

Tue, 14 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

The public are being invited to visit the development in Belvedere Place and look round these beautifully appointed and luxurious two-bedroom homes, which range in price from £160,000 to £175,000.

The apartments, which enjoy wonderful views over the resort, are ideal, both...

Sales Success At Parr Woods

Wed, 23 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Parr Woods is a development of 31 three storey houses situated on land which originally formed part of an estate owned by Joseph Charlton Parr, a noted banker and founder of Parrs Bank, a constituent bank of what is now The National Westminster Bank.

In 1998, Countryside Resident...

For The First Time In Fifty Years Kidbrooke Lodge Is For Sale

Mon, 21 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

The property, which is a Grade II listed cottage dating back to the 16th century, is one of exceptional charm and character, with a wealth of fine features such as exposed beams, an Inglenook and cast fireplaces in the bedrooms.

The accommodation comprises a drawing room, dining room...

'No Contest' For Countryside

Mon, 21 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Mike and Mary Easun, have lived in their delightful character cottage close to Bookham High Street for 41 years and were looking forward to enjoying a carefree retirement, with no intention of moving away from their friends and the village they love. However, their property comprised ove...

Domestic Training Gets The Thumbs Up From Countryside Sales Team

Mon, 21 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

The team, who are not adverse to revealing their sense of fun, recently accepted an invitation from one of their suppliers, Commodore Kitchens, to visit its showroom and test drive the kitchen appliances, and if they thought that they had left domestic chores behind, they were very much ...

The Cranbrook Takes Centre Stage At Nevill Grange

Mon, 21 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Being unveiled on 22nd and 23rd January 2000 the Cranbrook is being heralded as a simply stunning declaration of design, architecture and interior skills, all coming together to create a most desirable property. Reminiscent of an 1820's style property the Cranbrook combines both elegance...

House Hunting from Home Progresses

Tue, 15 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

This information has been collated from the Company’s 48 developments which are currently active throughout the South East, South West, South Wales and the North West.

To increase visitor numbers further Countryside Reside...

AGM Statement and Major Commercial Letting

Thu, 10 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

"I am pleased to inform shareholders that the progress achieved by the Group over the past few years is continuing.

"Whilst recent and expected further increases in interest rates have slowed the pace of the upturn in the housing markets I am pleased to report that forward sales of ou...

Upstairs, Downstairs at Beaulieu Park

Thu, 10 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

'The Boleyn' is a detached house laid out over three floors providing generous space and the added luxury of separate formal and informal entertaining areas. The house is adapted in such a way that the double aspect, 24'2" x 12'10" drawing room runs the whole depth of the house. It is al...

Last Houses at the Village

Wed, 09 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

'The Village', one of Countryside Residential's most popular developments of 76 new homes at St Michaels Mead, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, has only six houses still available for sale.

All of the houses at this extraordinary development are built in the local vernacular to reflect t...

Last of "The Aragons"

Mon, 31 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Helen Moore, Sales and Marketing Director of Countryside Residential (North Thames) Ltd. comments, "We would like local residents to visit Beaulieu Park as we feel the development itself exemplifies the way in which we want to contribute to the rising status of this historic Essex town."

S...

Job of a Lifetime for Winwick Park Team

Mon, 31 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Residential (North West) Limited are building luxurious three, four and five bedroom luxury properties in a new community village - the first of its kind in the region - and despite only just opening for business, the team has been very busy.

Parr Woods consists of 31 homes, with prices ranging from £335,000 to over £400,000 and these luxury three storey properties have proved very popular. Now an additional six properties are being offered for sale and interested parties are urged...

Welcome to Winwick Park, Warrington - Homes for the truly discerning

Fri, 28 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

At Winwick Park Countryside will be developing an imaginatively designed new community the likes of which have not been seen before in this region.

...

Part Exchange Your Home This Weekend with Countryside Residential

Fri, 28 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Residential (NorthWest) Limited is offering 105% part exchange this weekend only. This applies to the first 150,000 (100% thereafter) on any part-exchange offer as long as your current property meets the Countryside part exchange pur...

Successful Launch for Countryside at Overdale

Fri, 28 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Overdale is a prestigious development of four- and-five-bedroom detached properties occupying a prime position in one of Liverpool's most attractive villages.

The Trustees of Countryside Properties Plc Employee Trust have made on the 11 January 2000 the following awards to Directors of Countryside Properties Plc under the Countryside Properties Partnership Plan:-

Choose your new home - Without leaving the house!

Thu, 16 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

The Countryside Group currently has an average of more than 5,500 visitors to its web sites each month resulting in numerous brochure requests. The web site provides a great snap-shot of what potential residents can expect from Countryside Residential by simply selecting the number of bedrooms, t...

Social Reformer Remembered

Thu, 16 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Now Countryside Residential has painstakingly recreated the fashionable Priory Parade mansion which originally stood on the site and named it Wellington Place. And the commemoration plaque has been returned and unveiled by Mrs Valerie Gore, Chairwoman of the Josephine Butler Society.

The...

Labour of Love

Thu, 16 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Residential specialise in exclusive housing schemes which blend pleasingly with their surroundings.

So when it was decided to use locally quarried ham stone in their Village development at Stoke-sub-Hamdon, neighbourhood masons Bob and Andrew were naturally asked to take on t...

Interior Design Ideas for the year 2000 and Beyond

Thu, 16 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

This three-storey regency style town house has received rave reviews from the many visitors who have passed through its doors, and Andrea, who is originally from the North West, explains how she created this stunning look.

The most important thing any design team can do before they start ...

Countryside (North West) Growth Continues

Thu, 16 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Trevor Stack, from Worsley in Manchester, has been appointed as Building Manager whilst Martin Hodgkiss, from Bolton, and Mick Jones, from Liverpool, join the development team as Development Manager and Assistant Development Manager respectively. The new recruits have joined the award-winning com...

Back To School

Thu, 16 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

For it was formerly a girls' school and she was a pupil there from 1933 until 1939. Now Philippa and her husband, Canon Cyril Bowkett, are buying one of the apartments and their dining room will be the former school sickbay where she spent three weeks while suffering from an ear infection back in...

£12.3m redevelopment of former Romford Brewery Site

Mon, 06 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC ("Countryside"), the residential and commercial property developer, with one of the largest urban regeneration programmes in the South East, announces that it has purchased a 1.4 acre site at the former Romford Brewery, Essex to develop the residential element of a majo...

Directors Shareholdings

Sun, 05 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Under the Plan, the shares will be used to provide deferred bonuses to a number of executive directors and senior managers of the Company. The deferred bonus plan, which was introduced in 1997, promotes superior personal performance by linking the award of shares to specified bonus thresholds and...

New £8.5M mixed-use development in Chelmsford

Mon, 22 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT
The commercial and residential elements of the development are being undertaken by Countryside subsidiaries Countryside Properties (Commercial) PLC and Copthorn Homes Limited respectively. Planning consent was obtained in March. The health and fitness centre has been pre-let to Healthland UK Limite...

Millennium Village will set high standards

Thu, 18 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT
English Partnerships commissioned a review by Gardiner and Theobald after the Deputy Prime Minister asked EP for a full report on progress judged against the original aspirations for the Village. The Deputy Prime Minister has considered the report and has agreed that the development should proce...

Deputy Prime Minister says Greenwich Millennium Village Ltd is ‘on course to deliver’

Thu, 18 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Mr Prescott asked English Partnerships to prepare a full report on the project in July. Gardiner & Theobald were appointed by English Partnerships to carry out an independent assessment of the project. Their report has concluded that:

"the scheme is on course to deliver the a...

Countryside Properties PLC Preliminary Results for year ended 30/9/1999

Wed, 17 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Firstly, the Chairman's preliminary statement and press release will be posted on the Group's website at http://www.countryside-properties.co.uk by 9.30am on 30th November. Accompanying it will be the presentation I will be giving to City a...

Largest Ever Mixed Use Development by Countryside

Wed, 20 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC ("Countryside"), the residential and commercial property developer, announces that it has purchased 474 acres of land from TMC Pioneer Aggregates Limited at Beaulieu Park, Chelmsford, Essex to develop, subject to planning permission, a residential and business ...

£10m Estate Regeneration Programme

Mon, 04 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

The programme is being undertaken by Countryside's subsidiary Countryside in Partnership PLC and will involve both the refurbishment of 118 existing flats and the development of 46 new units comprising of flats, houses and maisonettes for rent. All homes are being built and refurbished w...

Greenwich Millennium Village - 'Will break the mould'

Wed, 15 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Alan Cherry, Chair of the Greenwich Millennium Village project, has hit back at critics saying that there will be 'no dumbing down' on the scheme's tough innovation targets.

In a hard-hitting speech to the House Builders Federation Annual Conference today, Mr Cherry will say that...

£60M Housing Scheme Beside Bluewater

Mon, 23 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Whitecliff Properties and Countryside Properties PLC have announced a joint venture to create and deliver a substantial new housing project for the fast-growing Kent Thames-side region. 450 high-quality homes are to be built on a 21-acre (8.5 hectare) site adjacent to the massively su...

Major new 714 Acre Acquisition

Tue, 20 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC ("Countryside"), one of the largest housebuilders in the South East and with growing activities in the South West and North of England, announces that is has acquired and will redevelop a 714 acre site at Weston Hall, Crewe.

The site was previously owned by The C...

£80M Parkland Joint Venture

Mon, 14 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

The 50:50 joint venture is the first between Countryside and Crest and will comprise 400 new homes of mixed tenure.

The site will be regenerated into a parkland residential village comprising 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and 1 to 5 bedroom family homes in a variety of elevational styles, sur...

1999 Interim Results Announcement

Tue, 18 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

(all current half year figures compare with the six months ended 31 March 1998)

* Record Turnover up 16% to ...

Consortium Venture with Kajima to Develop 30 Acre Site in Central Cambridge

Fri, 07 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Kajima will provide MAFF and other Government occupiers, including the Inland Revenue, with modern serviced office accommodation under a long term PFI contract.

This will enable a significant amount of land to be released for housing to be planned and developed by Countryside Residential p...

Countryside Chosen to Partner Schroders in Developing £30m Industrial Park in South East London

Fri, 23 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT
The site has the benefit of planning consent for 24,968 sq m (268,753sq ft) of B1, B2 and B8 accommodation. Countryside has recently submitted a reserved matters application for 5,109.6 sq m (55,000 sq ft) in units from 232.3 sq m (2,500 sq ft) to 2,322.6 sq m (25,000 sq ft). This will form the firs...

£20m Chertsey Office Scheme

Thu, 22 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC ("Countryside"), the commercial property developer and housebuilder, has commenced development of Syward Place, its new £20m three-storey headquarters office development in Pycroft Road, Chertsey, Surrey.

Joint venture partner The Citibank Private...

Copthorn Wins a National Homebuilder Design Award

Mon, 19 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Copthorn Homes' associate design director David DeVries, accepted the award, presented in conjunction with The Guardian newspaper, on behalf of Copthorn Homes from the distinguished architect Michael Manser CBE RA RIBA RWA at the award ceremony at London's Landmark hotel on 8th April 1999.

Countryside Chosen to Partner Schroders in Developing £30m Industrial Park in South East London

Mon, 29 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT
The site has the benefit of planning consent for 24,968 sq m (268,753sq ft) of B1, B2 and B8 accommodation. Countryside has recently submitted a reserved matters application for 5,109.6 sq m (55,000 sq ft) in units from 232.3 sq m (2,500 sq ft) to 2,322.6 sq m (25,000 sq ft). This will form the firs...

Countryside wins two Green Leaf awards

Fri, 19 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT
Regarding St Michaels Mead the judges said "The scheme is a 'showpiece' development - part of a much larger scheme now in progress. It reflects the developers track record both in terms of layout, design and execution. In addition to the development itself, the main distributor road and bypass to ...

Copthorn Homes Wins UK Property Marketing And Design Award

Fri, 12 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT
In the Company of Chartered Surveyors UK Property Marketing and Design Awards 1998 Copthorn Homes was honoured with 'excellence' in the Workspace Award for the best brochure in any category, costing less than £7,500 to produce, for Sunlight Square, London E2.

The consumers’ stamp of approval goes to Countryside Residential

Fri, 19 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Residential, part of the Essex based development company Countryside Properties, has been recognised for its high standards and attention to detail in house building by House Beautiful magazine in their 1998 New Homes Awards.

Countryside Residential won this year’...

The consumers’ stamp of approval goes to Countryside Residential

Fri, 19 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Residential, part of the Essex based development company Countryside Properties, has been recognised for its high standards and attention to detail in house building by House Beautiful magazine in their 1998 New Homes Awards.

Countryside Residential won this year’...

Statement by Alan H Cherry MBE at the Company’s Annual General Meeting

Thu, 11 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT
Recent cuts in interest rates have stimulated the housing markets, particularly in the South East Region, the principal area of the Group's operations.
Since the start of the Group's current financial year in October, sales enquiries for our new homes have increased by 9 per cent and reservatio...

Countryside Properties PLC's Strategic Operations move Northwards

Thu, 28 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT
The Hospital recently closed leaving a complex of buildings covering more than 84 acres and set within extensive, mature parkland, much of which will be retained.
Fundamental to the development is the retention of a centrally located tower, which is a prominent feature in the landscape, visible f...

Countryside Properties PLC: Commercial Property Letting

Mon, 18 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

We are delighted that another blue chip occupier has been attracted to Chatham Maritime. The Wainscott section of the Medway Towns Northern Relief Road is now open, affording direct dual carriageway access to the M2 Motorway, and this bodes well for Chatham Maritime...

Countryside Properties PLC release 1998 Report and Accounts

Mon, 11 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT
To receive this paper version, please contact Stephanie Green on 01277 260000.
The Internet version for this will be available after the 11th January under Shareholder Information. Previous years' Report and Accou...

Countryside Properties PLC selected to carry out Millennium Plus Project

Tue, 15 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT
The project involves the provision of 208 new homes for rent and shared ownership over the next 4 years. It will have a total contract value of around £13M.
The Millennium Plus project celebrates the centenary of the Samuel Lewis Housing Trust in 2001. It will set new standards in the pro...

Directors Shareholdings

Fri, 11 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside Properties PLC ("the Company") was yesterday notified by the Trustees of the Countryside Properties Employee Benefit Trust ("the Trust") that they acquired 799,748 Ordinary shares in the Company on 10 December 1998 at a price of 81.5p per share to b...

Highlights from the Results and Chairman’s Statement:

Thu, 10 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT
(all current year figures compare with the year ended 30 September 1997)

· Pre-tax profits up 57% to £1...

Personal Access to the Housing Market - Three clicks and You're Home with Countryside Properties

Mon, 30 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT
Buying a house is now as easy as child's play. Three clicks on a computer screen and the search for the ideal home is over. The launch of an innovative website by Countryside Properties has put purchasing control at the buyers' fingertips. The unique breadth of the site will also ensure that ever...

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Countryside In Partnership wins What House? Gold Award

Tue, 17 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT
Countryside In Partnership PLC were presented with the Gold Award for Best Partnership Development, for the second year running, at the 1998 What House? Awards held on November 13 at the Dorchester Hotel, London.
This success for the regeneration of the former New Kingshold Estate in Hackney foll...

Hackney Regeneration Wins NHTPC Partnership Award

Wed, 28 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT
The award was presented by Gillian Shephard MP, Shadow Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions at the NHTPC's annual conference in Eastbourne.
Accepting the award David Everett, Managing Director of Countryside In Partnership PLC said "This award is undoubtedly an endor...

Countryside Properties PLC appoints new Financial Advisor and Stockbroker

Tue, 20 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT
Countryside Properties PLC, the leading residential and commercial property developer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Charterhouse Tilney Securities Limited as the Company's Financial Adviser and Stockbroker with immediate effect.

New flagship housing development in South Warrington

Tue, 20 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT
To be known as Parr Woods and located on Lumb Brook Road in Grappenhall, the development will comprise 31 four and five bedroom homes priced between £315,000 and £360,000.
Phil Quine, Managing Director of Countryside Properties Northern Ltd comments: "This is a very exciting venture for ...

Land Policy

Fri, 09 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside is a multi-disciplined house building, development and construction Group with a turnover of £200million. Its operations also include commercial development and design and build contracting for affordable housing. The Group operates in London and the South East, South West, Nor...

New Stockbrokers Appointed

Mon, 05 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT
Enquiries to Graham S Cherry, Chief Executive (Countryside Properties PLC) on 01277 260000 or Ben Money-Coutts, Director (Charterhouse Tilney Securities) on 0171 246 2280

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Thu, 01 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT
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Countryside Completes Acquisition, Letting and Sale of Chelmsford Office Investment

Fri, 28 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT
Countryside’s acquisition of the building was founded on a pre-letting following refurbishment of the 1230 sq.m (13,250 sq.ft) upper ground floor to the Employment Service. Delivery required the surrender of 760 sq.m (8,200 sq.ft) at first floor level from Allied Dunbar who were out of occupati...

Grand Showhome Opening Eagerly Awaited

Sat, 22 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

At ‘Regents Square’, The Grosvenor, a five bedroom townhouse, has been tastefully decorated and furnished by a team of leading interior designers, transforming a brand new house into a welcoming and sophisticated home. The grandeur of a bygone age, captured in the architectural detail, ...

Cadbury Schweppes to Fund Countryside’s Industrial/ Warehouse Scheme in Basingstoke Road, Reading

Thu, 20 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT
Cadbury Schweppes Pension Trust Limited is forward funding the entire development with an end value of circa. £5.7 million. Transcentral will comprise some 5080 sq.m (54,681sq.ft) of industrial/warehouse accommodation in 4 units ranging from 615 sq.m (6,620 sq.ft) to 2592 sq.m (27,900 sq...

Copthorn Homes brings Sunlight to London!

Fri, 07 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

The regeneration and revival of a 19th Century soapworks, Sunlight Square demonstrates Copthorn Homes accomplishment in refurbishing period buildings. Consisting mainly of 53 high specification refurbished lofts and 24 newly built appartments, each offered a quality lifestyle close to the City of...

Countryside scoops two design awards

Wed, 29 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Countryside winning schemes were at St. Michael’s Mead, Bishops Stortford and Harts Lane, Hallatrow, Avon. The Judges said of the St. Michael’s Mead, Thorley Lane Development:

"It is rare to see a coherent urban design strategy for a relatively large site worked out with su...

St Michael's Mead wins Housing Design Award

Wed, 29 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT
In the Housing Design Awards, Countryside Properties PLC and architects Melville Dunbar Associates have been awarded the RIBA Project Award for Excellence at their Thorley Lane project, which encompasses ‘The Village’ and ‘Regents Square’.

In making these highly prized aw...

Copthorn Homes does it again!

Wed, 24 Jun 1998 12:00:00 GMT

The innovative housebuilder’s Milford design was voted the best "First Time Buyer Home" for 1998 by a panel of property experts with the casting vote going to the house buyers. The final judging of each Evening Standard award , completed by a selection of housebuyers from the Londo...

1998 Interim Results

Wed, 20 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT
Countryside Properties PLC ("Countryside"), one of the largest housebuilders in the South East and a commercial property developer, announces Interim Results for the half year ended 31st March 1998.

Key points from the Results and Chairman’s Statement:

(All current figur...

Greenwich Millennium Village Competition Winner Announced

Wed, 18 Feb 1998 12:00:00 GMT

The successful mixed use scheme has been submitted by the Greenwich Millennium Team, a consortium comprising Countryside Properties PLC, Taylor Woodrow PLC, Moat Housing Group and Ujima Housing Association. The proposal incorporates nearly 1400 mixed tenure homes fully integrated with ancillar...

Greenwich Millennium Village to Lead the Way to a New Era in UK Housebuilding

Wed, 18 Feb 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Announcing that the Greenwich Millennium Team, comprising Countryside Properties PLC, Taylor Woodrow, Moat House Group and Ujima Housing Association had won English Partnerships’ competition to create a 32-acre Millennium Village...

1998 Chairman's AGM Statement

Thu, 12 Feb 1998 12:00:00 GMT
I am pleased to report that the improvement in the Group's results last year is continuing, and I expect the current year's results to be another important step towards re-establishing the Group as a top performer in the Industry.

The number of reservations of the Group's new homes has c...

1997 Preliminary Results

Thu, 05 Feb 1998 12:00:00 GMT
Countryside Properties PLC, one of the largest housebuilders in the South East, announces Preliminary Results for the year ended 30th September 1997.

Commenting, Alan Cherry, MBE, Chairman said:

"These results exceed the objectives set by the Board last year. They reflect th...

Lorien PLC Pre-lets another Commercial Property at Chertsey Town Centre Project

Thu, 05 Feb 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Lorien PLC, the Management Solutions and I.T. Services company, have now agreed to lease Culverdon House, comprising 2,083.7 sq.m. (22,429 sq.ft.), with 105 car parking spaces. The new lease is for a term of 15 years at a rent of £247.60 per sq.m. (£23.00 per sq.ft.) per annum with a 6 ...

£21 Million Islington Estate Regeneration Project, North London

Mon, 02 Feb 1998 12:00:00 GMT

The redevelopment project, worth more than £21 million, over four years, will involve the provision of 260 new homes for rent and shared ownership which will be developed by the Group’s Partnership Housing operation Countryside In Partnership, together with 63 homes for sale to owner oc...

Director's Shareholdings

Thu, 15 Jan 1998 12:00:00 GMT
Countryside Properties PLC ("the Company") was yesterday notified by the Trustees of the Countryside Properties Employee Benefit Trust ("the Trust") that they acquired 150,000 Ordinary shares in the Company on 8th January 1998 at a price of 99p per share to be held for the purpos...

Countryside in £11.3 Million Commercial Property Sales

Wed, 14 Jan 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Two of the retail development schemes - in Bury St. Edmunds and Chichester - are under construction and have been pre-let. Completion of both is scheduled for July, 1998. The third scheme, in Streatham, south London, has been completed and is fully income-producing.

The Bury St. Edmonds ...

Director's Shareholdings

Tue, 13 Jan 1998 12:00:00 GMT
Countryside Properties PLC ("the Company") was yesterday notified by the Trustees of the Countryside Properties Employee Benefit Trust ("the Trust") that they acquired a further 95,773 Ordinary shares in the Company on 13th January 1998 at a price of 100p per share to be held for...

Director's Report

Tue, 06 Jan 1998 12:00:00 GMT
Charitable Donations
Donations to charitable organisations during the year were £7,491 (1996 - £1,918).

Creditors Payment Policy
The Group applies a prompt payment policy under which it agrees credit terms at the commencement of any tr...

Pre-Letting of 2,140 sq.m (23,000 sq ft) Office Building in Chertsey, Surrey to the Gartner Group

Sun, 15 Jun 1997 12:00:00 GMT
Gartner has taken a pre-letting of the entire building on a new 25 year lease with 15 year break, at a rental of £500,000 per annum. Gartner will commence fitting out immediately with a view to being in occupation by the end of June.

Cranmer House, with a book value of ...

Countryside to redevelop the Marquess Estate in Islington

Sun, 15 Jun 1997 12:00:00 GMT

The redevelopment project, worth more than £21 million, over four years, will involve the provision of 260 new homes for rent and shared ownership which will be developed by the Group’s Partnership Housing operation Countryside In Partnership, together with 63 homes for sale to owner oc...

1997 Chairmans AGM Statement

Wed, 05 Mar 1997 12:00:00 GMT
It is pleasing to report that each division of the Group is trading well. The improving housing markets and increased tenant and investor interest in commercial property are most encouraging.
Forward sales of the Group’s new housing are well ahead of the position at this time last year. In...