September 2007
Two New Homes in Gt. Barton
A Planning application has been submitted for 2 new luxury executive homes with 6 bedrooms (accommodation over 2 floors). Both these houses will benefit from beautiful established wooded gardens and are well situated in the centre of the village. Ideally located only a few miles from the heritage market town of Bury St. Edmunds and the A14 leading to a good road network. The neighbouring village of Thurston has a mainline railway station. Building will commence Spring 2008. For further details of this new development please call 01206 323962

September 2007
St Martins, Thurston
A Planning application has been submitted for a new small development in the centre of the village of Thurston, near Bury St Edmunds. There will be 4 individually designed new homes being built to the highest specifications with all of the luxurious finishings expected in a Michael Howard Home. These new homes will have 4 - 6 bedrooms, 3 will have a 2nd floor and they will all have substantial gardens. Prices will range from £575,000. Building will commence Spring 2008. For further details of this new development please call 01206 323962

August 2007
Plot 4 at Norton Little Green has now been reserved. There are 3 beautiful new homes under construction on this small development just waiting for a new owner. For fuller information please see our website Norton Little Green pages or for a brochure or to make a site visit please call 01206 323962

May 2007
Norton Little Green
Building has commenced at Norton Little Green and one of the new houses has been reserved all ready, before a brick was laid! To reserve your new Michael Howard Home please call us on 01206 323962 for a brochure and more information.

February 2007
Norton, Bury St Edmunds - Four New Luxury Homes

Planning permission has been granted for four luxury houses in the village of Norton in a beautiful rural location just a few miles from the heritage market town of Bury St Edmunds and only a 10 minute drive from the A14 giving good access to the major road and rail network. These 4 and 5 bedroom homes will all be on good sized plots and have the benefit of a south facing garden. Building will commence in May 2007; with conservation and the environment in mind as with all Michael Howard Homes, these houses will be built to the highest standards using top quality materials and workmanship. If you would like further details of this unique development and the chance to be involved in personalising your next new home in this fantastic location, please call us to arrange a site visit on 01206 323962

The artist impression above shows one of the styles of home that will be built at Norton.

January 2007
Norton, Bury St Edmunds
Building will commence shortly in the village of Norton of a contemporary style luxury new 6 bedroomed home with a large paddock garden. The spacious accommodation will be over 3 floors and will include a large family room off the hand built, fully fitted kitchen leading to a garden room with a feature wooden vaulted ceiling. With today's planning restrictions it is unusual to find a large single house being built in the countryside.

January 2007
Dedham - New Home
Michael Howard Homes have been appointed the main contractors for the construcion of a new farmhouse style home in excess of 4,600 sq ft in Dedham, by the local farmer. They have been chosen due to their long standing professional experience of building luxury houses in the Dedham Vale area and their attention to detail and empathy with the surroundings that they build in. This home will be one of the most prestigious houses in Dedham.

December 2006
The Dedham Hall Business Centre - All sold
This small development of freehold offices have all been reserved prior to completion of the site. There is still the chance to own a freehold office built by MH Commercial ( A subsiduary of Michael Howard Homes) as a new development The Dedham Vale Business Centre will be commencing early February of 11 business units in a superb out-of-town location. For further details please contact our agent Nicholas Percival on 01206 563222 or visit www.mhcommercial.co.uk

September 2006
Building is under way on Straight Road, Lexden, Colchester and all ready one of these highly sought after bungalows has been reserved. These bungalows are in a great location and are fully serviced by all local amenities. There are two remaining now and they are priced at £249,995. For further information or to view the plans, please call our agents Palmer and Partners on 01206 572233

August 2006
The Dedham Hall Business Centre
Planning permission has been granted for a 3,960 square ft. office and crafts development with ample car parking in a central location in Dedham. This will comprise of 6 units of approx 660 sq.ft each in 4 separate buildings. This small business development will be built to a very high specification in a contemporary style featuring all the latest in technology and is within walking distance of Dedham High Street. The units will be for sale at £220 per sq.ft freehold. Building works will commence in October with completion due in April 2007. For further details please contact our agent Nicholas Percival on 01206 563222 or visit www.mhcommercial.co.uk www.mhcommercial.co.uk

July 2006
Bungalows in Lexden
Planning permission has been granted for 2 new 3 bedroom bungalows and one refurbished 2 bedroom bungalow on Straight Road, Lexden, Colchester. Building will commence September 2006 for completion Spring 2007.

July 2006
The Dedham Vale Business Centre
Planning permission has been granted for a 22,000 square ft. office and crafts development with ample car parking in Dedham. Michel Howard Homes will be creating a wonderful working environment in the heart of the Dedham Vale and giving businesses of all sizes the opportunity to purchase freehold their own contemporary office premises within a small business development in this highly sought after area. Dedham provides the ideal place for a business whilst offering the peace and quiet of the surrounding countryside, access to the major road networks is very close by, the A12 being only a few minutes away. These offices will be built to a very high specification as would be expected from Michael Howard Homes and will feature all the latest technology. Building will commence in November 2006 for completion by November 2007. For further details please contact our agent Nicholas Percival on 01206 563222.

May 2006
Chestnut House at Woodside Thurston has now been reserved
This fabulous development is progresing well with the first home ready by the end of May. Michael Howard Homes have created a unique development of just six executive homes in a rural and secluded location nestling within a site of matured trees. These homes, built to the highest specifications and using reclaimed materials where practical will blend in with the countryside from the day they are complete. If you are interested in owning a Michael Howard Home, please call us or complete the form on the contact us page and we will keep you informed of our future developments.

April 2006
And then there was one...
Ash House is reserved - Chestnut House is the last remaining plot at Woodside at Thurston Now really is the time to buy a unique family home in this exclusive development of just 6 houses in a beautiful rural location but very close to the Heritage market town of Bury St Edmunds. If you would like to visit the site please call us today on 01206 323962 or go to our Woodside at Thurston pages on this website for more details.

April 2006
Last chance - only 2 houses remaining at Woodside, Thurston, Nr Bury St Edmunds
There are only two of these fantastic family homes available, Woodside is in a great rural location, yet only minutes away from a very good road and rail network. Ash House our 5 bedroomed show home will be available for viewing with in the next month, shortly to be followed by Chestnut House, the final 4 bedroom family home currently under construction. If you would like to visit the site please give us a call today on 01206 323666 or go to our Woodside at Thurston pages on this website

March 2006
Only 3 plots remaining at Woodside, Thurston, Nr Bury St Edmunds
Three plots have now been reserved at Woodside, so only three are left! Plot 7 is sold and plots 5 and 6 are reserved. If you would like further details of this unique development and the chance to be involved in personalising your next new home in this fantastic location, please give us a call to arrange a site visit today on 01206 323666 or go to our Woodside at Thurston pages on this website

February 2006
Woodside, Thurston, Nr Bury St Edmunds
Building is well under way now at Woodside and Plot 7 has been reserved all ready! We now have our brochure ready giving full details of this unique development, please call us to receive your copy and to visit the site on 01206 323666.

August 2005
Thurston - Planning permission granted for 6 individual executive homes
Micheal Howard Homes has been granted planning permission to build 6 individual luxury family homes on the edge of the Suffolk village of Thurston.
These houses will be situated in mature grounds in a private location. They will be 4 and 5 bedroomed houses and have a guide price between £575,000 and £825,000. Building will commence in October 2005 and with conservation and the environment in mind as with all Michael Howard Homes, these houses will be built empathetically to their surroundings and using re-claimed materials where possible. For more information about these properties, please contact our office on 01206 323666.

August 2005
Holbrook
Micheal Howard Homes has bought a 4 bedroom family home in the centre of the sought after Suffolk village of Holbrook for a complete refurbishment. The house is next to the church and set in beautiful mature gardens, it will have a new kitchen and 2 new bathrooms. there is a detached garage and private drive. RESERVED

July 2005
Lodge construction has eye on the future - Genoa Lodge, Waldringfield
Open weekend - Come and view at your leisure
Saturday 30th July 10am – 4pm and Sunday 31st July 11am – 2pm

Michael Howard Homes is building a New England-style home in the Suffolk village of Waldringfield aimed at holiday home owners and people who are planning now for their retirement.
The stunning three-bedroom property offers luxury accommodation for homeowners who may enjoy good health and mobility now, but who may need their accommodation to be more versatile as they get older.
Genoa Lodge in Waldringfield is spacious and luxurious and does not compromise on quality, but also takes into account the needs of people getting older. There would be no need to move again should circumstances make the owners less able.”
The ground floor of Genoa Lodge features a large bedroom with en suite shower room and a spacious, open plan living area with a feature vaulted ceiling. This area would enable self-contained ground floor living should it ever be required. Upstairs there is a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, and a second bedroom with an en-suite shower room.
An integrated vacuuming system has been installed so there is no need to carry a heavy vacuum cleaner around the house. Each floor has connections for a lightweight hose and the system connects to a cylinder in the garage, which only requires emptying two or three times a year.
In keeping with the Colonial New England style, the property features a maintenance-free cladding exterior finish, steep roof slope and dormer windows.
Genoa Lodge at Waldringfield is on a large plot with mature trees and features a single cart lodge garage. Genoa Lodge is just a few minutes walk to the waters edge of the river Deben.
“We have chosen to build Genoa Lodge in a village that has good amenities, a great sailing club and which is a traditionally popular community in which to relax or retire” added Adrian Mann.
Genoa Lodge is due for completion by the middle of July. The property has a freehold price £435,000.
For more information about this property please see our present developments page

January 2005
Capel St Mary
Planning consent has been granted at Capel St Mary for a substantial four bedroom detached traditional farmhouse style property.  This property will be within walking distance of local shops and amenities and is conveniently situated in a quiet village location yet only 5 minutes from the A12.
To receive updates on this development, complete the form on the contact us page
January 2005
Two Luxury apartments and a bungalow in Stratford St Mary
Planning consent has been granted for two luxury apartments and a two bedroom bungalow in a stunning location beside the river in the heart of Stratford St Mary.  This much sought after village set in the renowned Constable country offers good local amenities and great access to the A12.
To receive updates on this development, complete the form on the contact us page
January 2005
Raydon
A planning application has now been granted to build a traditional style four bedroom detached property in the village of Raydon.  This house will occupy a good size plot with mature trees to the front and rear.  It is in a non-estate position and only 5 minutes from the A12.  It is planned that this property will be built to the same exacting standards expected from Michael Howard Homes, using reclaimed roof tiles and other materials where possible. 
To receive updates on this development, complete the form on the contact us page

July 2004
Old Martlesham - only one remaining
Only one of the three properties currently under construction at Old Martlesham is still available for sale. for further details of Orchard House, please see our present developments page

Aldeburgh
Planning consent has been granted for a 3 bedroom New England style property on Saxmundham Road in the much sought after Suffolk coastal town of Aldeburgh.  Building will commence in the autumn 2004.
To receive updates on this development, complete the form on the contact us page

June 2004
Great Tey
Planning has been granted for a four bedroom detached house in Great Tey, Nr Colchester.  Close to a mainline station to Liverpool Street.  The house will benefit from having views over open fields to the front and the rear.  Work will begin late summer 2004
To receive updates on this development, complete the form on the contact us page

June 2004
Old Martlesham
Building has commenced at the site on Bealings Road, Old Martlesham.  Two of the three properties are currently available, the first of which is due for completion by the end of 2004.  Please see our present developments page on this website or contact us for further details.
To receive updates on this development, complete the form on the contact us page

May 2004
Waldringfield
A planning application is in for a 3 bed chalet style property on a good size plot about 5 minutes walk from the water front of this pretty Suffolk village.
To receive updates on this development, complete the form on the contact us page

March 2004
Developer uses new technology to protect oak trees during construction

Environmentally-conscious property developer Michael Howard Homes is pulling out all the stops to ensure that two mature holm oak trees are protected during the construction of a luxury four-bedroom house in the village of Holbrook. The Dedham-based developer has called in a specialist team of tree experts to carry out advanced new tree treatments, using the very latest in technology, to protect the roots of the holm oaks (quercus ilex) during the construction of a driveway to the new £435,000 property which is due to be completed in the summer. Mike Dewhurst from Eastwood Tree Services in Coddenham said: "Taking the driveway over the root system of the trees is normally detrimental to the structure of the roots, but with new technology and materials the damaging effect can be dramatically reduced.  "We will be feeding the root system by injecting into it special products that will develop the root system to become more efficient in extracting water and nutrients from the soil, thus enabling the trees to overcome the stress of the new entrance." The root system of a mature tree can extend between one and two times the height and spread of the tree. The main feeding roots of a tree are located within the first 200mm of the soil level so any compaction or soil removed will cause damage without specialist equipment being used. "We will be using a special air spade that allows us to excavate within the root system without any long-term damage to the health of the tree," added Mike Dewhurst. "This is cutting-edge tree care and our staff our fully trained in this new approach and we are specialists in this field. "Builders are not normally sympathetic to trees and Michael Howard Home's taking the trouble and expense to protect these holm oaks is an excellent example of a professional builder working with a professional tree company." The driveway being installed over the root system will spread the weight of the vehicles by means of a very strong mesh allowing the weight to be spread over the roots. It will be constructed of a porous material enabling the water to percolate into the root system and air and gases to be exchanged. Adrian Mann (left) Construction Director, Michael Howard Homes and Michael Dewhurst MD, Eastwood Tree Services, inspecting Holm Oak tree in Holbrook
	Pruning of Holm Oak and aerating soil without damaging vital root system Michael Howard Homes is experienced in building in conservation areas and builds properties with empathy for the area in which it is developing. "The protection of the environment in which we build is of great importance to us and we will invest wherever possible in the necessary support and services to enable us to maintain the environment during construction," said Michael Howard Homes construction director Adrian Mann. "Eastwood Tree Services was the obvious choice for this project as its staff are experienced and highly trained in this unusual field. This is an expensive operation but we believe it is more than worth it to protect these beautiful old trees. The holm oaks will be monitored over the next two years to make sure they retain their beauty in the village." The new property, Holm Oaks, will be completed in August. It is set on a secluded plot in the heart of Holbrook and will be of brick and tile construction, using reclaimed roof tiles. Michael Howard Homes specialises in designing, building and refurbishing individual properties of distinction and style, paying great attention to detail and using only the finest quality materials.
	For further information please contact Caroline Gasking, Pink Creative Marketing and Communication on 01787 377565 or 07767 777800

Date: Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th March 2004 - Open weekend Aldeburgh

Way O' The Wind, Saxmundham Road, Aldeburgh will be open for the weekend to pop in and view.   This is a family home built in the 1920's and has been sympathetically restored and retains some interesting features.  For more information please visit our present developments page on this website.

Date: January 2004

Michael Howard Homes has acquired a site at Old Martlesham for 3 detached family homes.  Planning is applied for.

Date: January 2004

Planning consent has been granted for a new four-bedroom detached house set in mature gardens in the heart of the village of Holbrook.  Work will commence at the beginning of March 2004.

To receive updates on this development, complete the form on the contact us page

Date: 1st September 2003

Contaminated Dedham land made safe by local developer A controversial piece of contaminated and potentially dangerous land in the village of Dedham has been cleaned up by local property developer Michael Howard Homes and work has begun on building a brand new £1 million plus luxury home on the site. The land, the site of the old gas works in Mill Lane, was so contaminated that it had become potentially harmful to the environment. Michael Howard Homes demolished former The Mallard restaurant on the site and cleared some 1500 tonnes of contaminated waste from the area to make it safe and suitable for development. "This was a very difficult and hugely expensive clean-up operation due to the extent of the contamination and the fact that the site is close to a river," said Adrian Mann, construction director of Dedham-based Michael Howard Homes. Michael Howard Homes consulted closely with Colchester Borough Council planners and the Dedham Vale Society to produced agreed plans for the new property, Millstream House, which will be a five-bedroom house featuring a four-car lodge and 1,000-bottle wine cellar. It will be built using traditional methods and incorporating locally reclaimed materials.