Land and Sales Director, John Blue and Site Manager at Derwent Rise in Seaton, John Fowler, from Genesis Homes

Genesis Homes breaks ground on 99-home Seaton development

Posted on: March 20, 2025

Land and Sales Director, John Blue and Site Manager at Derwent Rise in Seaton, John Fowler, from Genesis Homes breaking ground at SeatonWe’re delighted to share that we’ve broken ground at our upcoming development in Seaton and construction at Derwent Rise is officially underway.

Following planning approval in December, ‘Derwent Rise’ will bring 99 new homes to the west Cumbrian village of Seaton near Workington, featuring a range of high quality 2-bedroom to 5-bedroom houses as well as two-bedroom bungalows.

The exciting new development will comprise of a range of distinctively designed house types, including open plan spaces for modern living complemented by Genesis Homes’ statement exteriors with anthracite grey features; undoubtedly providing homes that will stand the test of time.

Perfectly located by the scenic coastline and close to the bustling town of Workington, ‘Derwent Rise’ is set to be a popular location for prospective homebuyers, from first-time buyers to growing families and those looking to downsize. The development also has easy access to the A595, connecting residents to Whitehaven, Carlisle and beyond.

Of the 99 properties, 20% will be allocated as affordable homes for suitable applicants with a connection to the local area. Genesis Homes will also be undertaking works to improve the drainage infrastructure, alleviating flooding risks in Seaton.

John Blue, Genesis Homes’ Land and Sales Director, said: “We’re delighted to have hit the ground running at ‘Derwent Rise’ with work well underway, we’ll be able to see the impressive street scenes soon coming to life.

“It’s an exciting time for us to be bringing more high specification, energy efficient homes to an area which has been identified as in desperate need of new housing.

“We anticipate these homes will be in high demand and, now that construction work has started, it is recommended that people get in touch to register their interest as soon as possible to avoid the disappointment of missing out.”

The first homes on our upcoming development are expected to be released early Summer. To be the first to know, register your interest here.

The location of Derwent Rise in Seaton, Genesis Homes' upcoming development  Land and Sales Director, John Blue and Site Manager at Derwent Rise in Seaton, John Fowler, from Genesis Homes