Named after the nearby ruins of the Roman-built Antonine Wall - a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to 142AD – Roman Fields has now received a Silver Award for Best Starter Homes at the 2015 WhatHouse Awards held in London.

Roman Fields was praised by the WhatHouse judges for its understanding of local economic conditions and providing great accessibility to local buyers, first time buyers working in Twechar’s neighbouring cities and also downsizers.

The development has been designed to be ‘tenure blind’, to help local people at different stages of life into home ownership. The first phase of the development has sold well, thanks largely to the flexibility and provision of a range of rental and ownership options.

The next phase of development is due to start on site early next year and will support the wider regeneration objective for Twechar of achieving a population increase to 2000 people by 2020.

Tricia Brocklebank, head of development - Scotland at Places for People, said: “It’s fantastic to receive another national award in recognition of our work in Twechar. It demonstrates our commitment to the long term regeneration of the area which we will continue to do in partnership with the local community”

“We are looking forward to helping more people into home ownership in Twechar through the next phase of Roman Fields.”

Earlier this year, Roman Fields was named both ‘Small Affordable Housing Development of the Year (Housing Associations) (less than 60 units)’ as well as overall ‘Affordable Housing Development of the Year (Private Builders)’ at the Scottish Home Awards 2015 ceremony in Glasgow.

Roman Fields is a low density development of two and three semi-detached and terraced homes overlooking the Forth and Clyde canal and the Campsie Hills. The modern homes are energy efficient with a traditional feel and form part of a wider revitalisation programme for the village, which has seen extensive area improvements in recent years.

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