A CHESHIRE housebuilder has started work on building four new homes in Goostrey after gaining planning permission.

The four new homes, known collectively as ‘The Granary Yard’, are being built by Hillcrest Homes on the site of a former corrugated iron clad grain store and are set back from Bridge Lane with views across the fields in the direction of Jodrell Bank.

The design for the homes has been inspired by the traditional farm buildings found in the area and will be crafted from soft red brick with oak detailing and mid-grey slate roofs to help them blend into their rural surroundings.

Whilst traditional in form, each of the new homes will be built using contemporary methods of construction and will incorporate proven methods of renewable technology, including underfloor heating powered by an air source heat pump.

To make the most of the rural location and mature plot, the properties will benefit from large expanses of energy efficient glazing, creating a union between the inside and outside space.

Stewart Chance, Hillcrest sales and marketing manager, said: "This is a very special location so we were keen to do it justice. The properties are similar in style to barn conversions with a lovely mix of characterful red brick and oiled oak but they have all the benefits of a modern energy efficient home.

“The interiors are designed to be open plan and offer ample opportunities for the new owners to fully enjoy their rural environment. We’ve even included a boot room where you can kick off your muddy boots after a walk."

Hillcrest Homes has just completed work on new homes at Norbury’s Yard off King Street in Knutsford and will be partnering once again with local estate agent Stuart Rushton & Co to market The Granary Yard.