A HOUSING development in Cofton Hackett which has helped transform the former MG Rover site has been named as a 'best regeneration' finalist.

St. Modwen Homes’ Cofton Grange development is in the running for the Best Regeneration Initiative prize of the national Housebuilder Awards.

Located off Shadow Close, Cofton Grange has been recognised for its commitment to the local community and impact on the local environment.

The site includes the re-emergence of a 255 metre stretch of the River Rea and has become a desirable place to live.

Dave Smith, managing director at St. Modwen Homes, said: “We’re thrilled to have been shortlisted for Best Regeneration Initiative for Cofton Grange in this year’s Housebuilder Awards and are incredibly proud of everything we have achieved so far.

“Not only does Cofton Grange represent one of our fastest selling developments to date, 100 per cent of our purchasers are from the local area and would be happy to recommend St. Modwen Homes to a friend.

“As part of the wider regeneration of Longbridge, Cofton Grange has had significant impact locally and demonstrates our commitment to changing places and creating better futures for the communities we help bring to life and it’s great to have been recognised by the Housebuilder Awards this year.”

The Housebuilder Awards are held in partnership with the NHBC (National House Building Council) and HBF (Home Builders Federation) and recognise best practice across the industry. Winners will be announced in November.

A range of four and five bedroom homes are currently available at Cofton Grange, just over a mile from the new Longbridge town centre, with prices starting from £314,995 for a three bedroom Kea property.

The Marketing Suite and Show Homes at Cofton Grange are located on Shadow Close off Parsonage Drive and are open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5.30pm, and 12pm to 7.30pm on Thursdays.

For more information call 0844 243 4507.