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We recently welcomed children from Hook-with-Warsash C of E Academy to our Herons Quarter development in Warsash, Hampshire, for an exciting and educational visit focused on sustainability in housebuilding.
Our team hosted the school council, made up of pupils from Years 1 to 6, for a fun-filled morning of crafts and environmental learning. The session showcased the innovative sustainability features we incorporate into our developments, and the children even took part in a hands-on activity—collecting leaves from the site to create hedgehog-themed artwork.
Herons Quarter, located on Greenaway Lane, is part of the larger Rivercross project and will soon welcome its next phase, Marlow Walk, which is currently under construction. Once complete, Herons Quarter will offer 80 energy-efficient homes ranging from two to four bedrooms.
Matthew Lunney, our Sales and Marketing Manager, shared his thoughts on the event: “It was fantastic to share the ecological measures we implement on-site with such an enthusiastic group of children. From hedgehog highways to bat boxes, we strive to create developments that achieve biodiversity net gains, often exceeding expectations. We hope the children left with a new perspective on protecting our environment.”
Gavin Bater, Assistant Head Teacher at Hook-with-Warsash C of E Academy, added: “Our pupils thoroughly enjoyed their visit to Herons Quarter. They learned so much about sustainability and were particularly excited to explore the show home. They can’t wait to share what they’ve learned with their peers.”
At Herons Quarter, we’ve designed every phase of Rivercross with both community and environmental benefits in mind. Our thoughtfully created public open spaces support recreation and biodiversity, while 40% of the homes in the development are designated for shared ownership or affordable rent through our parent company, VIVID.
Conveniently located within a mile of Warsash’s charming pubs and scenic coastal paths—and just four miles from Whiteley Shopping Centre—our homes offer exceptional connectivity. Southampton city centre is only nine miles away, and Portsmouth’s historic dockyard is 14 miles to the east. Plus, with Swanwick train station and the M27 nearby, transport links across the South of England couldn’t be better.
Prices at Herons Quarter start at £340,000 for a two-bedroom terraced home, with four-bedroom detached properties featuring separate double garages available from £650,000.
Our show home is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. To find out more or arrange a visit, call us on 01489 307207 or visitwww.bargatehomes.co.uk.
