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.

We are bringing some festive cheer to Southampton as the proud sponsors of this year’s highly anticipated Christmas pantomime – Jack and the Beanstalk – at the renowned Mayflower Theatre.

This spectacular production, featuring the world-famous dance troupe Ashley Banjo & Diversity alongside comedian and actor Kev Orkian, promises to be a magical experience for audiences of all ages. The pantomime will run from December 14th, 2024, to January 5th, 2025, and tickets are already on sale for what is set to be one of the season’s must-see shows.

Michael Ockwell, Chief Executive and Creative Director of Mayflower Theatre, said:  “We are delighted that Bargate Homes have invested this year in our giant pantomime spectacular which is produced by the world’s biggest pantomime producer Crossroads Pantomimes. Bargate’s generous sponsorship of our pantomime helps us to provide inspiring experiences to Southampton audiences and the next generation of theatregoers. Over 74,000 theatregoers saw last year’s production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and we expect to smash that number this year, with many tickets already pre-booked. All performances are selling fast, so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment.” 

Mark White, our Managing Director at Bargate Homes, said: “With many of our team living and working in Southampton, supporting Mayflower Theatre’s pantomime felt like a natural fit for us. A trip to the panto is a cherished Christmas tradition and as we are focused on building beautiful family homes, we’re delighted to support an event that brings so much joy to the community. We can’t wait to meet Jack, hear the Giant’s fee-fi-fo-fum, and revel in the hard work and talent of the entire production team and cast.”

We currently constructing four new residential developments across Hampshire, including Heritage Place in Eastleigh, Norton Chase in Lovedean and Rivercross in Warsash, as well as the newly launched Heron’s Quarter, part of the wider Rivercross development.

Established in 2006, we have built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional developments across Hampshire, Dorset, and West Sussex. We are currently constructing 300 homes and have an impressive pipeline of over 2,500 new homes in the works.

We are a finalist in two categories at the South Coast Property Awards, run by The Business Magazine. Bargate Homes is shortlisted for Housebuilder of the Year for the second year running, along with Residential Development of the Year for our £97m Heritage Place scheme, located on the outskirts of Eastleigh, Hampshire.   

The prestigious regional awards have a total of 15 categories judged by industry experts, recognising excellence across the property sector. The South Coast Property Awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 6^th June, at the Hilton Ageas Bowl, Southampton, and will be hosted by stand-up comedian Simon Evans. Sponsoring the event this year is Aecom, Amiri, Blake Morgan, Cobweb, Esc, Eddisons, Goadsby, Gracelands Ltd, Lester Aldridge, LGCS Fitout, MSP Capital, SHW, and South Coast CPS.

Mark White, Managing Director of Bargate Homes, said: “We are very pleased to be a finalist for two South Coast Property Award categories this year, as the housebuilding innovation and competition across this region is so strong. We are looking forward to spending the evening of the awards ceremony alongside peers and valued suppliers to celebrate the best of the best.

“Our housebuilder of the year entry was based on our recently completed 2023/4 financial year, which saw in excess of 200 new Bargate homes handed over to our customers. This was a record for us, but we are on track to almost double that performance, with 1,500 home completions in our sights over the next four years. These proposed new Bargate developments are set to have a meaningful impact on the market, deliver impressive biodiversity gains, and enable local people to move into a quality, energy-efficient modern home.”

We recently received the 2024 Outstanding Achievement Award for Customer Satisfaction from In-House Research, together with an overall Gold Award. The collated research revealed that Bargate achieved one of the highest overall satisfaction scores across all metrics, with a Net Promoter Score of 85.2, and a ‘would you recommend to a friend or family’ score of 96%.

It is the sixth year running that we have triumphed in the prestigious national award programme. The annual awards for the UK’s housebuilding industry are announced each spring and reflect customer feedback scores received throughout the previous calendar year – 2023 – via an independent telephone survey. In presenting Bargate Homes with the two top accolades, In-House Research commended the company for its unwavering commitment to excellence and dedication to ensuring customer satisfaction.

Established in 2006, Bargate Homes builds select developments in prime locations across Hampshire, Dorset, and West Sussex. Our team is set to deliver over 300 homes during the 2024/5 financial year across six live developments and we have a pipeline of future sites expected to deliver in excess of 2,500 new homes. Our SCPA Housebuilder of the Year entry highlighted Heritage Place at North Stoneham Park, Rivercross in Warsash, St Thomas’ Mead in Bedhampton, and Hamblewood in Hedge End.

Over 100 residents have already moved into newly completed family homes at Heritage Place, which is positioned within the 120-acre (48.6 Ha) North Stoneham Park neighbourhood. Heritage Place is the final phase of the wider development which features a total of 1,000 homes. Built on a former deer park on the outskirts of Eastleigh, Southampton, our £97m scheme is delivering 322 energy-efficient family homes, surrounded by new public open spaces.

There are three show homes to view at our 34-acre Rivercross scheme in the Hampshire coastal village of Warsash, illustrating different house designs. The £128m development is creating a total of 352 eco-focused homes, situated at the mouth of the River Hamble, less than a mile from the world-famous Warsash Maritime Academy.

The final few homes are available for sale at the £32m Hamblewood development, located in the well-connected Hampshire town of Hedge End. A collection of our 123 family houses and apartments are ready to move into. 

In 2023, we also opened the doors to the now sold out £18.2m St Thomas’ Mead development, located in the scenic suburb of Old Bedhampton, Hampshire, which is close to Langstone Harbour. 

Bargate Homes is a wholly owned subsidiary of VIVID – Hampshire’s largest provider of affordable homes.

We have invested in our next generation of site managers, with five members of our construction team having undertaken their NHBC Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations.

Run by the National Housing Building Council (NHBC), the specialist qualification is designed for experienced project managers, site managers, assistant site managers, and construction company directors/owners, who want to validate the skills and experience they have gained during their managerial career in the construction industry.

Three of our long-term employees at Bargate Homes have recently achieved the qualification, namely Tim Greenwood, Dan Milczarek, and Sean McCoy. Two more of our site managers – Sammy Lees and Zac Meads – will also complete and attain the qualification during this year. 

Mark White, our Managing Director, said: “Investing in the career development of our team is central to Bargate Homes’ company culture. It has been wonderful to support Tim, Dan, Sean, Sammy, and Zac in their personal journeys to receive this prestigious and well-earned  management qualification. As well as assisting their own career progression, by giving them people and project management tools and specialist knowledge, their skill development helps us to achieve our corporate goals for construction excellence.

“We will continue to do all we can to inspire and invest in the next generation of construction professionals and support our team to achieve their maximum potential.”

The Bachelors-level course covers every stage of the site construction process, from start to finish, including modules on health and safety, site set up, pre-start procedures, environmental considerations, planning, resourcing, quality, customer satisfaction and handover. The work-based qualification is aimed to encourage those to have the confidence and understanding of overseeing larger projects and sites, with the authority, accountability, and decision-making that comes with site management roles.

Tim Greenwood and Dan Milczarkek have both worked with us for over six years, with Tim most recently acting as site manager at the firm’s Norton Chase scheme located in Lovedean, and Dan currently acting as site manager at its Hamblewood development in Hedge End. Sean McCoy has been with us for just over 18 months, and is currently assistant site manager at Hamblewood, Hedge End.

We have four major live developments where homes are currently available to purchase, including Heritage Place at North Stoneham Park in Eastleigh, its flagship site Rivercross located in Warsash, Norton Chase in Lovedean, and Hamblewood in Hedge End. New developments will be launched later this year.