IT IS with great pride that we can bring you the news that we, along with our sister company Genesis Homes, have launched a £20,000 community fund to benefit communities across Cumbria. Charitable and not-for-profit organisations throughout the county will be able to apply for their share of the annual £20,000 pot provided, with the […]
WORK has started on our latest housing development which will bring significant benefits to a village on the outskirts of Lancaster. We have started building work on 65 two to four bedroom homes, as well as one bedroom apartments, at our Bowland Fold development in the village of Halton, near Lancaster. As part of the […]
AS one of the UK’s most beautiful counties (we think it’s number one!), it’s little wonder that so many people choose Cumbria as the place to spend some quality time. The wondrous fells and mountains of the Lake District are a real magnet for lovers of the great outdoors the world over, and the stunning […]
THE cat is finally out the bag about our pioneering carbon net-zero emitting housing development in the village of Calthwaite – and we’ve been completely blown away by the positive response. Countless hours have been spent researching and preparing plans to make the 16-home development as environmentally friendly as possible, and to receive the glowing […]
WE are immensely proud to finally be able to announce our plans to build 16 completely net-zero carbon-emitting homes on a single development in Cumbria. After endless hours of research and work behind the scenes, we are relieved to share the news that our upcoming Pennine View development in the village of Calthwaite will be […]
Top walking routes for your lovely winter walk AS the end of the year approaches and the worst of the winter weather bites, it is all too easy to stay snuggled up warm in the surroundings of your own home. But the frosty, cold weather can also make ideal conditions for a lovely winter walk […]
Little under five years ago, Genesis Homes was formed to build relatively small housing developments on two pieces of land in Cumbria, at Wigton and Brigham. Later that year, in November 2017, there was great joy when the first house was completed in our St Cuthbert’s development at Wigton and the first Genesis Homes residents […]
STORM Arwen tried with all its might but didn’t spoil our fantastic Christmas social event at the aptly named Winters Park, the home of Penrith Rugby Club. Although there was some travel disruption due to the high winds and snowstorms, a determined bunch battled the bitter cold conditions to be our guest as we said […]
LOCATED on the outskirts of the coastal town of Workington, the village of Stainburn is a lovely little area which is also well connected to the Lake District. We look at what we love about Stainburn so much. Perfectly located to cater for all interests Do you love to be beside the seaside? Or […]
SEEING Kendal, and other parts of our beautiful county, on the news yet again after being devastated by the recent floods was heartbreaking to see. Communities hit by flooding over the years were once again devastated when heavy rainfall saw river water rise to dangerous levels in a matter of days. Burneside Road in Kendal […]
AT Genesis Homes, we are passionate about providing opportunities for our workforce to upskill and be the best they can be. As well as providing apprenticeships and traineeships for those just starting out in their chosen careers, we encourage our staff, wherever possible, to learn new skills and develop their current attributes around their roles […]
CONGRATULATIONS and best of luck to Joe Scully who has been shortlisted as one of the best site managers in the country. For his fantastic work on creating our 55-home Beckstones development at Rheda North Park, near Whitehaven, Joe has made the final of the prestigious LABC Warranty Site Manager Awards. The candidates are visited […]