The first stage of a significant development within the grounds of a listed church has just been completed.  Reverend Francis Abu-Boachie has moved into his new vicarage which has combined traditional construction techniques and a 200 year planned life with Code for Sustainable Homes Level 6 accreditation.

Code Level 6 has been achieved through careful attention to passive measures, such as high levels of insulation and very low levels of air leakage through the construction combined with a sophisticated ground source heat pump and a 68m2 array of PV panels on the south facing roof.

The development is within the grounds of St John's Church, Wembley, a grade two listed building designed by George Culbert Scott.  The new additions are designed to reflect the flint and stone construction of the church and comprise two blocks containing 12 flats and a split terrace of eight houses. 

There is also a new community building which provides a sports halls, meeting/function rooms, crèche and kitchen.  The accommodation is clustered along a new residential street, which includes the vicarage and allows for the incorporation of a new open 'square' in front of the church, improving the setting and providing a useful external function space.  The community building is placed on the southern part of the site, allowing it to open out onto green space and gardens.

The community building, now under construction by Galliford Try, will be complete in October 2012.

For further information contact: 

Christopher Rainsford

at our Orpington office

T   01689 888222

E   crainsford@calfordseaden.co.uk