Weston Homes and Royal London Asset Management Property (RLAM Property) have celebrated a major construction milestone at Bracknell Beeches, a £110.1 million build-to-rent (BTR) scheme that will deliver 349 new homes adjacent to Bracknell station.
The ‘topping out’ ceremony marked the completion of the first building’s structural frame on the seven-block development, which ranges from four to 16 storeys.
Bracknell Beeches is the first BTR project between Weston Homes and RLAM Property, with Royal London acquiring the site from Weston and appointing Weston Partnerships to deliver the scheme.
Due to complete in phases, the development will provide one to three-bedroom apartments in landscaped surroundings, just five minutes from the town centre and 100 metres from Bracknell station – offering direct connections to London Waterloo in just over an hour.
RENTAL HOMES
Mark Evans, Head of Property and Commercial Development at Royal London Asset Management, says: “Once complete, the Bracknell Beeches development will provide much needed rental homes to the area.
“The project reflects our commitment to quality, sustainability and long-term investment in the communities we serve, and aligns with our broader strategy to grow our residential portfolio.
“We look forward to seeing this fantastic development come to life and contribute to the growth of Bracknell’s local community.”
SUSTAINABILITY
Designed with sustainability in mind, all homes will feature dedicated Air Source Heat Pumps and on-site PV panels supplying renewable energy to communal areas. Residents will also benefit from EV charging points and ultra-fast full-fibre broadband.
The apartments will include contemporary open-plan interiors, high-spec kitchens by Oakwood Kitchens with quartz stone finishes, and smart bathroom suites with walk-in Fascino showers.
Most units include balconies or terraces, and shared amenities will include a concierge, gym, business lounge and communal gardens.
HIGH QUALITY HOUSING
Cllr Mary Temperton, Leader of Bracknell Forest Council, welcomed the project’s alignment with the borough’s regeneration ambitions.
She adds: “It was a pleasure to attend the Topping Out ceremony at Bracknell Beeches, which will provide high quality new housing for rent, with easy access to the town centre and local station.
“With its landscaped areas and eco-friendly construction methods the project chimes in perfectly with the council’s ambitions for the area.
“Tenants here will benefit not only from an elegant new home, but from exciting new improvements being actioned in the new town centre masterplan, with heritage and culture initiatives, better roads, paths and bike lanes, as well as aiming for the very best educational facilities and employment opportunities.”
The scheme is being delivered using Weston Group’s UNisystem modern method of construction, developed by its offsite manufacturing arm British Offsite.
UNisystem produces panellised light-gauge steel-frame components from a high-capacity factory in Essex – one of the largest automated assembly lines in Europe.
MODERN LIVING
Bob Weston, Chairman of Weston Group, says: “Weston Partnerships is delighted to be working with Royal London Asset Management to deliver this exciting new development.
“This project underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional developments that meet the evolving needs of modern living.
“I was pleased to welcome the Leader of Bracknell Forest Council, Councillor Mary Temperton, and the Mayor of Bracknell Forest, Councillor Janet Cochrane, to the Topping Out ceremony. Their dedication to the local community and tireless leadership and vision has helped make Bracknell such a fantastic place to live.”
The topping out ceremony was attended by senior directors from Weston Group and RLAM Property, as well as advisors from Gardiner & Theobald and members of ProperTies Living – RLAM’s PRS platform managing the residential elements of the scheme.
Main picture: Cllr Janet Cohrane, Mayor of Bracknell Forest,and directors of Weston Homes, Gardiner & Theobold and Proper Ties Livin.
