West Carclaze Garden Village is much more than just another housing development—it’s a vision brought to life. Located in the scenic region of St Austell, Cornwall, this ambitious project is part of the UK’s prestigious Garden Village initiative, which focuses on creating sustainable, health-conscious communities. The project, led by Eco-Bos Development Ltd, is a standout in this initiative, blending high-quality, energy-efficient homes with a strong sense of community and environmental responsibility.
Building a Thriving Lakeside Community
West Carclaze is not just a place to live—it’s a place to thrive. From its inception, the goal was to create a 21st-century community built around the principles of sustainability and wellbeing. The development is designed to enhance the natural landscape while providing high quality housing that meets modern energy-efficiency standards. A high percentage of the homes sold so far have been purchased by local residents, reinforcing the vision of building a community for year-round living, not just a holiday destination.
Challenges and Success
One of the key challenges Eco-Bos faced during the development was remediating old clay mining sites. The process of transforming these former industrial lands into vibrant communities required significant groundwork and environmental clean-up. Homes England provided crucial funding for infrastructure like new roads, which enabled the project to move forward.
“Remediating these old clay sites has been a challenge, but it’s also incredibly rewarding to see the transformation,” says Barry Marsh, Project Director at Eco-Bos. “There’s so much work that goes into the ground before we can even begin building the homes.”
How Advantage Helped Ensure Success
For a project of this scale and complexity, having the right insurance-backed warranty solutions was critical. That’s where Advantage came in. “Advantage brought a totally new way of looking at warranties,” Marsh explains. “They’ve been incredibly flexible and professional throughout the process. Their approach has really helped us make this project a success.”
By working closely with Eco-Bos, Advantage provided the necessary peace of mind to tackle these unique challenges, ensuring that the homes being developed would be covered by comprehensive warranties that met the highest standards.
