Garden Village hosts ‘Autumn Unveiled’ occasion
By Erin Irwin
WELBORNE GARDEN VILLAGE welcomed many visitors to the development recently as it held an ‘Autumn Unveiled’ event recently; which revealed how the village’s landscape, architecture and public spaces are coming together to create a distinctive neighbourhood.
This special event was held in late September with new show homes and recently opened street scenes giving a fuller view of Welborne, which is described as being a “new generation sustainable garden village” in Hampshire. Visitors
It brought a new point of interest for prospective residents and a tangible change for Welborne as the homes and green spaces widen out into a sense of neighbourhood. The orchard is a focal part of that picture. Set amongst the emerging homes and paths, it brings another shared landscaped feature close to daily life.
It is a further realisation of the vision of Welborne’s Landscape Architect Kim Wilkie CBE. At the event, he delivered a talk about his approach and the inspirations that have guided him through the years of considered design, which include dedicating over 50% of Welborne to publicly accessible green space. The impact of Kim’s work is already felt by the residents and by those from further afield who come to simply enjoy the surrounding landscape.
Kim Wilkie CBE, Welborne’s Landscape Architect, said: “Creating a sense of openness and closeness to nature has underpinned our vision for Welborne. It will provide greater opportunities for exercise, contemplation and socialising, encouraging healthier lifestyles and calmer heads. The community orchard is an integral part of this approach.”
Welborne’s town houses bring a distinctive sense of style to a setting shaped by nature. CG Fry & Son’s new town house show home, The Avon, sits beside the orchard and overlooks Welborne Park. Its show home interior, designed by the Welborne team in collaboration with Town Architectural Designer Ben Pentreath OBE, pairs traditional English character with colour, pattern, and a fresh, modern feel.
Thakeham’s The Grosvenor offers a similar take on town house living. Its light, airy design draws the outdoors in, with natural light filling the open-plan kitchen and family area, and is just a hop, skip and a jump away from Welborne Park and the children’s playground. The show home has already sold, with its interior design prompting a visitor to make an immediate decision to buy.
Outside, the new street scenes provide the connection between individual homes and the larger place. In keeping with the Design Code set by Ben Pentreath, the streets feature different house styles and sizes, and interconnect to create a strong sense of community and place, including ease of access to nearby amenities.
The recently opened Audley apartments demonstrate how Welborne is catering for different stages of life. Alongside the larger family town houses, the spacious two-bedroom apartments by Pye Homes Blenheim provide an option for those looking to downsize while remaining at the heart of village life and close to green spaces.
The show homes and Welborne’s Welcome Centre are open seven days a week; whilst the green spaces, such as the community orchard, are open to visitors as well as residents. Readers can find out more information and updates on the development by visiting www.welborne.co.uk
PICTURED: An image showing Pye Homes Blenheim, The Audley exterior, as seen from Welborne Park at Autumn Unveiled; which was an event held in the Garden Village in late September.
