HIGHER TREWHIDDLE 
St Austell, Cornwall
Investment to date: circa £55,000,000
40 acres in April 2019
Bought for: £14,000,000

Higher Trewhiddle is situated on the south-western side of St Austell, Cornwall. The site is well-positioned within ½ mile from the town centre, and well-connected to nearby Bodmin (10 miles) and Truro (15 miles) which provide a strong source of employment and leisure opportunities. Our aim was to create contemporary homes that are accessible to everyone, attracting a mixed community of first time buyers and families of all ages.

Our housing scheme
This £120,000,0000 scheme will provide 460 new homes, plus, a playing field, allotments, community orchard, playground, and publicly accessible footpaths and walkway trails. 

Considerate design

  • Environmental features across the properties include Solar Photovoltaic Panels and Waste-water Heat Recovery systems
  • Layout uses the elevated position to maximise landscape views
  • Use of Split-Level properties in steep areas to minimise visible retaining features
  • Offers residents green spaces on their doorstep
  • Community allotments and orchards

Wider community benefits

  • Financial contributions towards Education & Highways in excess of £1.2m
  • Provision of on-site Multi-Use Games Area to provide a space for football, basketball and netball. Plus an additional sports pitch.

Our Higher Trewhiddle development signifies a cornerstones of our South West business and highlights our ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality communities across the region. As one of our largest schemes to date, Higher Trewhiddle offers a wide range of thoughtfully designed homes that cater to a variety of lifestyles and needs – from first time buyers to growing families and downsizers alike.

Steve Goldsworthy

Managing Director of Wain Homes South West