Keon Homes has announced the purchase of Grafton Lodge in Oldbury for the creation of much needed housing.
The Midlands leading developer of affordable homes is hoping to bring the land, which currently houses the disused Adult Services-led care home, back to life after agreeing the deal with Sandwell Council.
It aims to build 18, two and three-bed homes and is expecting to start work in late Summer/early Autumn, with the focus being on creating houses with a high Energy Efficiency rating nestled into landscaped gardens that encourage communities to thrive.
This will be the third time Keon Homes has worked with Sandwell Council, following the completion of 36 homes at Woods Lane in Cradley Heath and initial foundation works commencing on a further 34 social housing properties at Friar Park in Wednesbury.
A render of how the properties may look
Councillor Peter Hughes, Sandwell Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Infrastructure, said: “Regenerating underused sites to create much-needed housing for local families is a key part of the council’s plan to regenerate the borough. With a total investment budget of £3bn, our borough-wide investment strategy will see over 5,000 new homes built and 15,000 new jobs created.”
Matt Beckley, Partnerships Director at Keon Homes, was pleased that the deal has been completed and vital new housing for local people can get underway.
“Grafton Lodge is the perfect example of what can be achieved when a proactive local authority, a strategic housing association – backed by Homes England funding – work together with a developer to bring an important piece of land back to life.
“Together, we have shaped a solution that will create 18 new homes that are vitally needed in Sandwell. But this is much more than about bricks and mortar. These aren’t just properties that we are building, they are opportunities for individuals and families to enjoy a brighter future in the area.”
Keon Homes is renewing its strong working relationship with Citizen Housing Group on this scheme.
Jon Wood, Citizen Housing Group, concluded: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Sandwell Council, Homes England, and with the expertise of Keon Homes to bring forward 18 high quality affordable homes at Grafton Lodge.
“The homes will provide long-term security for families and individuals currently on the housing waiting list. Designed with sustainability and community in mind, they will all be built to high standards of energy efficiency, security and accessibility.”
How Grafton Lodges looks prior to development
For further information, please visit www.keonhomes.co.uk or follow the company across its social media channels.
