First Garden
Cities Homes is working with award-winning housebuilder The Hill Group, on the
construction of 57 much-needed affordable homes off Icknield Way, Letchworth
Garden City.
The development
will see Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation’s former offices at
Foundation House revitalised into an exciting new development of one and
two-bedroom apartments, designed in keeping with Letchworth’s garden city
architectural heritage.
The 100%
affordable development benefits from funding from Homes England and North Herts
Council, with 31 apartments available for shared ownership and 26 allocated for
social rent. The development will feature five apartment buildings, up to four
storeys in height, complete with an attractive green space for residents, to
relax and enjoy.
John Welch, Chief Executive at First Garden Cities Homes, comments: “First Garden Cities Homes and The Hill Group have a
shared commitment to providing good-quality affordable housing for local
communities. We are delighted to see work begin on site in what is an important
new housing development for Letchworth Garden City and local residents.”
Rob Jack, Regional Director at The Hill Group, comments: "Starting on site at this development marks the
beginning of a major new project to bring vital, high-quality, affordable
housing to Letchworth Garden City. The Hill Group is proud to continue its
ongoing partnership with First Garden Cities Homes on housing delivery, and I’m
confident this latest project will result in a high quality and affordable
development that not only addresses local housing needs but contributes to the
ongoing design legacy of Letchworth Garden City."
Letchworth Garden
City, located in North Hertfordshire, is famous as the world’s first garden
city, developed in the early 1900s on the premise of generous green open spaces
and high architectural standards. This exciting new development fully adheres
to the design principles of the town, incorporating traditional garden city
design elements such as classic brickwork, along with all the benefits of a
modern home.
Situated just a
15-minute walk from the station and town centre, the development offers
convenient access to shops, cafés, and the beautiful art deco Broadway cinema
as well as onward transport links. The partners anticipate completion of the
project in early 2026.
