Our arrangement of six villas within a landscape setting optimises the number of homes while avoiding urban sprawl, and plays an important role in supporting the wider neighbourhood. By locating Extra Care within a suburban location, our development supports the viability of otherwise fragile local facilities and social infrastructure, reduces local car use, encourages downsizing by local older people to free up family homes, and facilitates social cohesion within a multi-generational community.
The buildings’ pitched roofs and expressed superstructure are reminiscent of Chester’s Tudor buildings, and a central clock tower is inspired by the famous clock overlooking the city’s main shopping street. At the same time, our site stands at the intersection of the city with rural Cheshire, and our emphasis on landscape reflects that shift from urban to rural, creating a beautiful green backdrop for Boughton Heath residents.
