Progress is well underway at our Old Yells Yard development at Fairford, Gloucestershire. This collection of nine delightful new homes will be developed in line with adjacent 18th-century listed buildings within the Fairford Conservation Area, while also incorporating sustainable modern features, such as solar panels.
Where heritage meets contemporary living
Adjacent to this development sits an open meadow area to the southeast and the Grade II listed Ivy Villa, an 18th-century dwelling.
The building is strongly linked to the Yells family, who have strong links to the area throughout Fairford’s history.
A site steeped in history…
The site originated as a small agricultural holding in the 18th century. From 1858 to 1978, it was used as a family-owned building firm, which the name ‘Yell’s Yard’ reflects. They are known to have constructed and worked on several Fairford buildings and houses, making Yells Yard an important link to the history of the town.
A recent member of the Yells family recalls that the family business pivoted from mainly agricultural work to building during a boom during the post-war years: “They built a huge number of properties in the area, including Burdocks and Palmer Hall. They worked at The Retreat for Dr A C King-Turner, Palmer Hall and flourished during the building boom after the war.”
According to the Fairford History Society, Palmer Hall is still in use as a community Hall to this day. The Burdocks also still stand today, as an impressive Queen Anne-style country house.
The next stage in this historical site…
The new homes at Yell’s Yard aim to bring a new lease of life to this forgotten, yet historically significant, area of Fairford.
Mark Tinson, Divisional Director, said: “We have worked closely with planning and heritage consultants to achieve very stylish homes which carefully follow local Cotswolds design codes.”
To enquire about properties on this development, please contact Richard James: available by email at [email protected], or call on 01793 688705.
