Calcinotto were appointed to Chawton Park (Ackender Hill), a social housing project based in Alton
Challenge
Managing a wide-scale social housing development
Set within ancient woodland in the picturesque town of Alton, this residential development delivers a total of 124 new homes as part of Crest Nicholson’s wider Ackender Hill masterplan. Phase 3 comprises a mix of 2, 3, 4, and 5-bedroom properties, including 91 private homes and 23 affordable houses, alongside 10 private apartments.
These homes are designed with flexible open-plan living spaces, private gardens, and high-specification fittings. Several plots offer solar panel installations and EV charging, supporting low-carbon lifestyles
Solution
Working with the site’s topography
The development benefits from excellent road and rail connectivity, including access to the A31 and direct train services to London Waterloo. Residents will also enjoy proximity to good local schools, the South Downs National Park, and a planned 10-hectare country park that links into regional walking and cycle routes.
Phase 3 forms part of a wider effort to create a thriving, sustainable community that appeals to families, commuters, and nature lovers alike. The scheme supports biodiversity, green travel and long-term local growth through its integration of landscaped public space and eco-conscious amenities.
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