Residents at David Wilson Homes' Kingsbourne development in Nantwich are reaping the many benefits of having beautiful countryside on their doorstep and the banks of the River Weaver just a few steps away.

According to research, living within 300m of urban green space such as parks, nature reserves or play areas is associated with greater happiness, sense of worth, and life satisfaction. Studies have shown that daily contact with nature, even in urban green spaces, results in physical and psychological benefits. [1]

The Waterlode development has sold 70% of its first phase, with a second phase coming soon. Kingsbourne has multiple four bedroom properties still available, with some ready to move in for the summer.

Findings from BlueHealth, a programme researching the benefits of blue space across 18 (mainly European) cities, have shown that there are three ways which connects the proximity to water with health, wellbeing, and happiness.

The beneficial environmental factors that living near to blue space means less exposure to polluted air and more sunlight.  People living by water also have a tendency to get more physical exercise thanks to taking part in activities such as water sports, walking, and cycling.

Furthermore, water appears to have a psychologically restorative effect over other natural environments, and research from BlueHealth has shown that blue space induces positive mood and reduces negative mood and stress more than green space.[2]

Philippa Stewart, Head of Sales at David Wilson North West, said: “Kingsbourne is the ideal place for residents in Nantwich to reap the many rewards of living close to green open spaces and water.

“At such an uncertain time, it's important now more than ever to ensure everyone is getting a breath of fresh air whilst following government guidelines for social distancing.

“Living near open water like this is a great opportunity for residents to achieve a calmer pace of life, and the physical and mental benefits spaces like this offer are ideal given the current situation.”

Kingsbourne is set between the Shropshire Union Canal and the River Weaver, so residents can enjoy calming walks along the water before journeying half a mile into Nantwich's historic town centre, well known for its local ice cream.  

With plenty of green and blue space in the area, there is also plenty of local wildlife and David Wilson has made sure that the Kingsbourne development is wildlife friendly with the help of the RSPB.

In a bid to add colour to the development, David Wilson North West asked pupils at the local school, Nantwich Primary Academy, to decorate bird boxes for Kingsbourne's residents, providing comfortable new homes for local birds.

Buyers considering Kingsbourne have the advantage of using Help to Buy on certain properties. Members of the Armed Forces and NHS staff can take advantage of David Wilson's 5% Deposit Contribution scheme that was introduced earlier this year. Both initiatives make buying a new home easier than ever, and can be discussed further with a Sales Adviser during an appointment viewing.

Homes are available to reserve now, with prices starting at £325,000. Buyers should visit the David Wilson Homes website to book an appointment to visit Kingsbourne, or contact the sales enquiry line on 0333 3558 480. For more information visit www.dwh.co.uk/kingsbourne    

For more information on the measures David Wilson Homes have taken with social distancing along with an informational video, visit https://www.dwh.co.uk/the-buying-process/safety-and-social-distancing/ 

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NOTES TO EDITORS  

1. For further information about David Wilson Homes please contact Lily Whiting on 0116 247 1777 / 0737 794 0805 or email lily@unsworthsugden.co.uk

2. David Wilson Homes is part of Barratt Developments PLC, a FTSE100 company

3. Barratt Group sold 17,856 homes in the year to June 2019, making it the biggest housebuilder by volume in Britain

4. Barratt was awarded a maximum five star rating for the eleventh consecutive year in the 2020 Home Builders Federation Customer Satisfaction Survey

5. Site managers working for Barratt Group won 92 awards for quality workmanship in the 2020 NHBC Pride in the Job Awards. Barratt has won more Pride in the Job awards than any other housebuilder for the last 16 years.