PAST Project
Two Eco bungalows in Alveston
These bungalows combine sleek contemporary design with the latest eco-conscious features - built to last for future generations
Construction is now complete and both bungalows are sold. Explore the story behind the project, watch the documentary and browse the monthly updates that chart the journey from concept to completion.
Location
Alveston, a peaceful green-belt village in South Gloucestershire
Nestled in Alveston, a peaceful green-belt village in South Gloucestershire, this exclusive pair of contemporary eco bungalows combines countryside tranquillity with modern, sustainable living.
Unlocking Potential
- We solved a complex planning puzzle, transforming previously derelict land into two completed eco homes. What was once overlooked scrubland now stands as an example of how small-scale, sensitive development can create positive outcomes for landowners, investors, communities and the environment.
Watch the Story Behind Alveston
In this film, Andrew Minto reflects on the planning journey and shares the story behind the site, alongside perspectives from investors and members of the wider team who helped bring the project to life.“We’re very proud to have brought quality homes to Alveston. It’s a fantastic village, with so many facilities either on the doorstep or within close reach"
Andrew Minto, Director, Landhaven
About the Eco Bungalows
- 3 Double Bedrooms - Spacious and adaptable for families or guests
- Master Bedroom with Ensuite - Privacy and convenience
- Open-Plan Living Area - Vaulted ceiling for a bright, airy feel
- Underfloor Heating & Air - Source Heat Pump - Efficient, cosy warmth all year round
- Photovoltaic Panels - Renewable energy, lower energy bills
- Nature Corridor - Supports local biodiversity right on your doorstep
- Separate Utility Room - Keeps everyday life organised
- Green Belt Location - Peaceful, leafy surroundings
The Local Community
Alveston combines rural charm with everyday essentials within easy reach; including a local shop, post office, pharmacy, exercise studio, takeaway, butcher and café, with Thornbury High Street just a mile away.
The village is also home to community highlights such as a church, primary school, playground, cricket pitch and village hall.
a word from one of our Investors
This is the third Landhaven project I've seen through to completion, and what stands out is the consistency. Quality is built in from the start, communication is open and honest, and challenges are handled professionally. That's why we're looking forward to our fourth investment.
– Geoff Wallace, Landhaven Investor
We’ve kept an eye on progress and pleased this one has started and is coming together quickly. We would like to take up your offer to visit, when it's convenient.
Mike R, Investor
It’s absolutely brilliant to see the build coming along so nicely. Well done.
Barbara C, Investor
Thanks Andrew, it all looks very promising. Hope and pray the Alveston project continues to go well. If you need anything more from me just let me know.
Emma C, Investor
This is the third Landhaven project I've seen through to completion, and what stands out is the consistency. Quality is built in from the start, communication is open and honest, and challenges are handled professionally. That's why we're looking forward to our fourth investment.
– Geoff Wallace, Landhaven Investor
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Project Timeline
Follow the journey from first groundworks through to completed homes.
Project Update from Alveston | May 2026
With the installation of the gate intercom system now complete, the Alveston Eco Bungalows development has reached full completion.
The project has delivered two high-specification eco homes incorporating air-source heat pumps, underfloor heating, solar PV panels and biodiversity-led landscaping, all set within a carefully designed Green Belt setting.
To mark the completion of the development, we’ve also created a drone timelapse capturing the transformation of the site from groundworks through to finished homes.
It’s been fascinating to see months of construction, landscaping and finishing works condensed into a few short minutes and viewed from a completely different perspective.
A longer film exploring the story behind the project, the people involved and the lessons learned will follow soon
Project Update from Alveston | April 2026
- Both Properties Complete: East Haven and West Haven are now fully completed internally and externally.
- Systems Fully Commissioned: All heating, electrical and renewable energy systems are now operational across both homes.
- Driveways & Parking Complete: Front driveways and parking areas now fully finished.
- Landscaping Completed: All lawns, planting and external landscaping works now complete across the site.
- Electric Gates Installed: Sliding front entrance gates now fully installed and operational.
- Nature Corridor Established: Biodiversity areas, ponds and the hibernaculum now fully integrated into the landscaped setting.
Project Update from Alveston | March 2026
- Electric Gates : Sliding entrance gates now being installed.
- East Haven Internals Complete: Fully finished, cleaned and ready for buyer viewings.
- West Haven Nearing Completion: Internal works almost complete, including herringbone flooring throughout.
- Underfloor Heating Commissioned: System connected and operational.
- Driveways and External Works Progressing: Final landscaping underway.
- Lawns Laid: Turf now installed to gardens and external areas.
- Nature Corridor Progress: Ponds and hibernaculum installed to support biodiversity across the site.
Project Update from Alveston | February 2026
- Electrical systems operational across East Haven and West Haven.
- Flooring Installation Underway: East Haven has been latex-levelled, with LVT flooring now being laid throughout.
- Entrance Gate Infrastructure Installed: Foundations, cabling and track systems prepared for the new sliding entrance gates.
- Driveway Preparation Completed: Edging and sub-base laid to front driveways and landscaped areas, ready for brick paviours.
- Rear Landscaping Progressing: Initial planting areas and garden levels now being formed as the external setting develops.
Project Update from Alveston | January 2026
- Air-Source Heat Pumps Commissioned: Systems now fully installed and operational, powering underfloor heating and hot water efficiently across both homes.
- Rear Gardens Prepared: Ground shaped and levels formed in readiness for landscaping and the dedicated nature corridor.
Watch the video for the latest progress
- Front Boundary Walls Completed: Brickwork finished, helping define the frontage and frame the development.
- Side Fencing Installed: Boundary treatments now in place, enhancing privacy and enclosure.
- Driveway & Final Landscaping Next: Preparation underway for front driveway installation and completion of external works.
Project Update from Alveston | December 2025
- Front Groundworks Completed: Levels reduced through rocky ground to form the new parking area.
- Services Installed: Key utilities are now in place across the site.
- Kitchens Being Fitted: Shaker-style kitchens with a calm country feel, finished in green and gold tones.
Watch the video for the latest progress
- Underfloor Heating Progressing: Installation continues in East Haven, including high-performance insulation.
- Final Landscaping Underway: Lawn areas are being formed alongside the rear nature corridor with native planting.
December has marked a clear transition toward the final stages of the Alveston eco bungalow development, with strong progress across both internal fit-out and external works.
As the homes near completion, the combination of high-quality finishes, energy-efficient design, and a carefully landscaped setting is now fully coming together.
- Underfloor Heating Progressing: Installation continues in East Haven, including high-performance insulation.
- Final Landscaping Underway: Lawn areas are being formed alongside the rear nature corridor with native planting.
December has marked a clear transition toward the final stages of the Alveston eco bungalow development, with strong progress across both internal fit-out and external works.
As the homes near completion, the combination of high-quality finishes, energy-efficient design, and a carefully landscaped setting is now fully coming together.
Project Update from Alveston | November 2025
Progress at the Alveston eco bungalow development has continued steadily through November, with both homes moving firmly into the later stages of internal fit-out.
As the team shifts from structural elements to finishes, the character and quality of these high-spec, low-energy homes are becoming increasingly clear.
Watch the video for November progress and a look inside the bungalows.
Highlights:
- Internal Plastering Advancing: Plastering works are progressing well across both East Haven and West Haven.
- Kitchens Delivered: The bespoke kitchens have arrived on site and are ready for installation.
- Bathroom Finishes Incoming: Premium bathroom tiles have been delivered, signalling the start of the high-end bathroom fit-out.
- Underfloor Heating Installation: Continued progress supporting the development’s low-carbon design approach.
With one of the two bungalows now reserved, interest in the remaining home is building as the interiors take shape.
Project Update from Alveston | October 2025
Our live project in Alveston continues to move forward at pace. It’s been a real pleasure to welcome several investors for site visits in recent weeks and to share first-hand how the homes are taking shape.
Highlights:
- From August onwards, work focused on the internal fit out; including electrical first-fix, insulation, and plasterboard.
- By early October, internal plastering was well underway.
- Underfloor heating installation started mid-October.
Project Update from Alveston | July 2025
Steady progress has been made through July, with both bungalows now named and moving from structural completion towards the first stages of internal fit-out. Plot 1 will be known as East Haven, and Plot 2 as West Haven, a fitting milestone as they begin to take on their individual character.
Highlights from July:
- East Haven (Plot 1) Interior Works Underway: All internal partitions are now in place, defining the layout of each room. The first fix of electrics and the fire safety sprinkler system have been completed, and the solar PV panels are now installed on the roof.
- West Haven (Plot 2) Roof Completed: The roof structure, including steel and timber, is now finished, along with the full roof covering of felt, battens, and tiles. Fascias, soffits, verge details and guttering have also been fitted, completing the roof’s external detailing.
- West Haven Internal Progress: With the roof sealed, all internal partitions have been constructed, marking the transition into interior works in the coming weeks.
Project Update from Alveston | June 2025
Significant progress continues at Alveston this month, with the new bungalows taking on their full shape and character.
Highlights from June:
- Main Brickwork Complete: Brickwork is now finished on both units, giving a real sense of the final build.
- Bungalow 1 Roof Finished: The roof structure is now fully completed, tiled and fitted with roof windows (Vulexes). Fascias, guttering and verge details have also been installed.
- Bungalow 2 Roof Well Underway: Roof steels have been raised into position and roof timbers are now 95% complete.
- Next Steps Planned: Preparations are in place for the upcoming phases, with orders for windows and doors, the sprinkler system and PV solar panels all secured.
- Design Adaptations: Originally, the vaulted ceilings in the living space were designed with plenty of large windows front and back. Once the roof structure went up, it became clear the ceiling height (nearly 5 metres!) needed extra natural light — so two large roof windows have been added. These will ensure the space stays bright and airy. Because they’re positioned so high up, we’ve opted for powered roof windows that can be easily controlled from a switch on the wall.
Project Update from Alveston | May 2025
Construction momentum continues at Alveston as the new bungalows begin to truly take shape.
Highlights from May:
- Wall Plate Stage Achieved: We’ve reached a key point in the build, with masonry walls now at full height and the wall plate in place—marking the last clear view of the homes before scaffolding goes up.
- Roof Works Begin: Roof steels are being raised into position, allowing roof construction to commence.
- Bungalow One: By late May, the roof structure on the first home is well underway.
- Bungalow Two: Brickwork continues to progress steadily, following closely behind.
- The homes are now starting to show their scale and design.
Project Update from Alveston | April 2025
April saw exciting structural progress at our Alveston development as the homes began to rise from the ground.
Key milestones include:
- Foundations Poured: With excavation complete, we moved straight into laying the foundations. Pouring the concrete proved interesting—without access for lorries to the rear of the site, we brought in a concrete pump. This allowed us to place 46 tons of wet concrete precisely where it was needed—all in a single day.
- Beam & Block Floor Installed: Once cured, the foundations supported a beam and block floor system. Using a large crane, 6m concrete beams were lifted into position and concrete blocks fitted between them, forming a strong and reliable base for each bungalow.
- Substructure Completed: With the floor in place, the team began building up the masonry walls, moving construction steadily above ground.
With plenty of spring sunshine and great teamwork on site, April delivered some of our most dynamic progress to date.
Project Update from Alveston | March 2025
Progress is well underway at our Alveston development. Over the past few weeks, we’ve made significant strides on site:
- Soakaways have been dug to support sustainable drainage
- Foundations have been excavated and prepared
- Concrete is now ready to be poured, marking a key construction milestone
Project Update from Alveston | February 2025
We are pleased to present two new renderings showcasing the front and rear perspectives of these contemporary homes.
Key Features of the Bungalows:
- 3 Double Bedrooms – Spacious and versatile
- Master with Ensuite – Added privacy and comfort
- Open-Plan Living – Vaulted ceiling for a bright, airy feel
- Separate Utility Room – Practical and organised
- Underfloor Heating & Air-Source Heat Pump – Efficient and cosy
- Photovoltaic Panels – Sustainable energy savings
- Nature Corridor – Supporting local biodiversity
- Green Belt Location – Peaceful, scenic surroundings
These high-quality homes will combine contemporary design with sustainable features. Check back for more updates as the project continues to develop.
Front View Rendering:
Rear view Rendering:
Project update from Alveston | January 2025
We are pleased to share the latest progress on our Alveston project:
- Groundworks Begin: Builders commenced groundwork on 4th November 2024.
- Utility Trench Excavation: A trench was excavated through bedrock across neighbouring land to accommodate two water supply pipes, a mains electricity cable, and telecommunications infrastructure.
- Restoration Efforts: The neighbouring driveway and garden were reinstated from 19th November onwards.
- Landscaping: A gardener worked during the week commencing 18th November 2024 to returf the affected lawn areas.
- Boundary Fence: As a gesture of goodwill, we are installing a new fence along the boundary.
- Power Connection: Power went live for the new properties on 14th November 2024.
Thank you for your continued support and patience as we make progress on this exciting development.
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