Mayor cuts ribbon to launch new homes site in Ilfracombe
4 December 2024The Mayor of Ilfracombe joined West Country housebuilder Devonshire Homes to mark the official opening of an important new homes development bringing a substantial selection of new homes to Ilfracombe.
Mayor Dan Turton officially cut the ceremonial ribbon at Devonshire Homes’ new homes site, Mariner’s Haven, at a special reception held on-site. The event marks a significant milestone in Ilfracombe’s ongoing efforts to provide modern, high-quality, energy-efficient housing for its growing population.
The ceremony saw Mayor Turton cut the ribbon to inaugurate the Mariner’s Haven site, which is located off Old Barnstaple Road and will bring 347 beautiful new homes to the town. Local businesses, community members, partners and key stakeholders were all in attendance at the special reception at which guests were invited to look around the brand-new show home.
Attendees had the opportunity to learn more about the range of new homes coming to Ilfracombe and see Devonshire Homes’ high-quality build first-hand, in addition to finding out more about the variety of schemes which help local house hunters step on or move up the property ladder.
Construction is well underway at Mariner’s Haven, and Devonshire Homes has already experienced a significant level of interest from local home buyers looking to move to the exclusive development, which is situated in an elevated position on the North Devon Coast and surrounded by countryside. Mariner’s Haven is set to offer a collection of homes in a variety of house styles ranging from Devonshire Homes’ new Legacy collection. The homes—many of which will enjoy sea views—are designed to make the most of the stunning outlook while remaining sympathetic to the local landscape and offer practical and modern living spaces with energy efficiency in mind. Ranging from one to five bedrooms, some will come under Devonshire Homes’ affordable homes contribution.
Mayor Turton, commented: “I was delighted to cut the ribbon at Devonshire Homes’ Ilfracombe site to mark the opening of Mariner’s Haven and the addition of high-quality new homes for our town. It’s great to hear that many of the reservations already for homes here are from local people. Ilfracombe offers a vibrant, fantastic community and it’s great news that there will be more new homes to add to, and enhance our town.”
Sales Executives Sally and Theresa are now based on-site to assist home buyers, helping them find their next home whilst providing more information on the schemes and incentives available. Prices at Mariner’s Haven start from £235,000. Those interested in homes at Mariner’s Haven can look around the show home, which is in the stunning 4-bedroom Torridge house style.
Jane Pearce, Sales and Marketing Director at Devonshire Homes commented: “A big thank you to Mayor Turton for officially launching Mariner’s Haven. We were delighted to welcome him, as well as familiar faces from the area and from our industry to the launch event and have the opportunity to showcase the site and give our guests a look inside the show home.”
Jane continued: “Ilfracombe’s desirable blend of living close to the coast and the countryside, with the amenities of the town, means we’re already seeing significant levels of interest in the new homes at Mariner’s Haven. Our Marketing Suite is open daily, so I’d encourage those interested in living in a high-quality, energy-efficient new home to act now and visit our Marketing Suite and show home.”
Contributing to the community, Devonshire Homes is making over £2 million worth of contributions to the local area under the S106 agreement, this includes a football and rugby pitches for the new c.2500 square foot community building/sports pavilion which Devonshire Homes is building adjacent to Mariner’s Haven.
The Mariner’s Haven Marketing Suite, Off Old Barnstaple Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8PF, is open daily, 10am – 5pm. For more information, visit www.devonshirehomes.co.uk, call 01271 443491, or email marinershaven@devonshirehomes.co.uk.