Sammy, who is studying kitchen fitting at Basingstoke College, said: “It took at least a week for the shock to wear off that we had our own home. We love being able to come in, shut the door and relax in our own space.”
The former garage site now holds eight two-bedroom homes and four one-bedroom flats, offering a mix of affordable rented and shared ownership properties, with off-road parking for residents and visitors, and individual front and back garden spaces.
Luke Bingham, Divisional Director, Sovereign said: “This is an excellent example of how working together we’ve transformed an old garage site and land previously owned by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council to produce 12 great homes which really enhance the local area. “We hope our new residents will be very happy in their new homes in the Brookvale community.”
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council Deputy Leader Cllr Terri Reid said: “Working in partnership with Sovereign we were able to ensure we made the best possible use of the land that we own for the benefit of local people. There is a real need for these affordable homes including homes to help people get the first step on the property ladder.
“We will continue to work in partnership and to look at innovative ways in which we can provide more homes, and in particular more affordable housing, within the borough.”
Mathew Vye, Housing Manager at E G Carter & Co Ltd said "It has been a pleasure to deliver another scheme with Sovereign Housing Association, the new homes look fantastic and our partnership continues to strengthen"