PROPERTY developer Devonshire Homes has confirmed three new homes have already been reserved in the first phase of the residential development Gilbert Scott Way in Tiverton, on the site of the former Belmont Hospital.
Jane Pearce, Devonshire Homes sales manager, said: "Following the release of the first of our open market homes, we have received reservations for two apartments and a two-bedroom house. Considering these properties have only just launched on the market we are delighted with the response."
The new homes comprise the first phase of the development that will see 18 homes, as well as 12 affordable homes for Devon and Cornwall Housing Association that are due to be handed over this summer.
The development received a boost last year when it received Government funding support through the Get Britain Building scheme.
Prior to this the development had remained dormant due to the flat economy, but with the funding support in place, Devonshire Homes revisited the initial plans and together with Mid Devon District Council amended the scheme to reflect today's housing needs.
Steve Russell, land and planning director for Devonshire Homes, said: "The focus of the development is now on family-oriented homes.
"We have recently released onto the market a series of two, three and four-bedroom houses as well as a small number of two-bedroom apartments.
"The response shows the residential mix is right for this development. Shortly we will be submitting our planning application for phases two and three of the development that were shared with the public last summer."
The next stages refer to the conversion of the existing Belmont building and the derelict Twyford building as well as the inclusion of land previously occupied by the Melrose Clinic.
