DORCHESTER
GARDEN VILLAGE
CASE STUDIES
MODERN CONVERSIONS OF HISTORICAL BARNS
AND THEIR SUCESSS STORY
Gorwell Farm is situated in a pretty and quiet valley and offers a gorgeous 17th century stone barn. Large enough to seat up to 130 guests and with underfloor heating, toilets, kitchen, outside bar and spacious outside area it is a popular venue for weddings and larger parties. Farmhouses on site offer accomodation for at least 18 people.
GORWELL BARN
WEYMOUTH
DORSET
The Tithe Barn in Bridport is a stunning and beautifully restored 14th century barn, that is a very popular wedding venue for up to 200
people but also hosts various events throughout the year. The barn has huge roof windows that flood the inside with natural light and the bricks and exposed beams create a wonderful warm atmosphere. Beside a gallery with seating area and a fully staffed bar, wooden dancefloor, underfloor heating, catering area and cloakroom inside the barn, the estate offers a large outside area with a beautiful garden and endless opportunities to create the perfect event.
TITHE BARN
BRIDPORT
DORSET
SUCCESSFUL EXAMPLE OF A LOCAL CENTRE WITH A HISTORIC TOUCH
If you stand infront of this beautiful hall with its solid colums and traditional design, reminiscent of old Cotswold Market halls, it is hard to believe that it only has been built in 2000. The steep pitched roof and exposed beams create a traditional and rustic ambience. The hall is available for hire to the local community, for private or commercial events, weddings, funerals, business meetings, birthday parties, rehersals and more. With a capacity of 80 - 100 people, fully equipped kitchen and seats and tables the Brownsword Hall offers a very affordable, attractive and beautiful location and encounters alot of positive feedback - hence why it is often booked out.
BROWNSWORD
HALL
POUNDBURY
DORSET
PLANNED MODERN GARDEN VILLAGES
Taunton will be the country's benchmark Garden Town. The vision for Sommersets first Garden Community is "flourishing, distinctive and healthy - a place proud to live and work in, with outstanding natural environment, diverse thriving economy and inspiring cultural offer, contribute to an exceptional quality of life and well-being"
The community has been included in the whole process, through "listening events", targeted workshops, garden town visioning events and consultation and engagements.
TAUNTON
SOMERSET
Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council has put forward a Local Plan that promises to deliver sustainable development in one of the locations of greatest housing needs. Approximately 3.000 new homes of mixed tenures, a relief road for morning and evening peaks, new schools, new employment floorspace with hundreds of new jobs, day-to-day need, shopping and leisure facilities and significant improvements of public transports are expected in the proposals. Ecological surveys and studies of habitats and endangered species in the area will secure the protection of flora and fauna and create improved habitats and greater ecological diversity.
