Genesis Homes and sister company work Russell Armer Homes are to build 304 new houses over three developments, all within a four-week period.

Russell Armer is to construct 157 homes and apartments at Meadow Rigg, in Kendal, South Cumbria, in addition to the 65 new houses planned at Bowland Fold, in Halton, Lancaster.

At the same time, Genesis Homes will create 82 new dwellings at Eamont Chase in Penrith, in Cumbria's Eden Valley.

The developments come at a time of huge growth for Genesis Homes which was founded by Nicky Gordon in 2017. Having acquired Russell Armer Homes in April, the group is on target to produce over 200 new homes in the coming year.

Nicky said: "Since starting Genesis Homes in 2017, it has been my goal to create thriving communities by constructing high specification homes sensitive to their local area. We have been achieving that goal for nearly five years now and, with the recent acquisition of Russell Armer Homes, we are able to deliver on a larger scale.


"We are certainly anticipating a busy few months and it is with great pride that we are able to provide so many homes to areas which need additional housing.

"It is amazing how quickly the company has grown and it brings us great satisfaction that there is such a demand in the housing we provide."

The work to construct 157 homes at Meadow Rigg, to be located just off Burneside Road in the market town of Kendal, is the largest project to be carried out by the Russell Armer Homes team. The development will be located on the outskirts of the Lake District National Park and will comprise one to four bedroom houses and apartments.

As part of the development, Russell Armer Homes will provide £277,000 to help fund the purchase of a water culvert at the nearby Burneside Road to significantly reduce the flood risk in the area. The area has been flooded five times since 2004.

In Lancaster, Russell Armer will also build 65 two to four bedroom homes and one bedroom apartments in the desirable village of Halton. The development offers easy access to local amenities, including pubs, a play park, a school and churches, and will bring benefits to the area including flood alleviation schemes and extra playing space for local children.

Manwhile, Genesis Homes, will construct 82 two to five bedroom houses and bungalows in Carleton, near Penrith in the picturesque Eden Valley, to address a desperate need for more homes in the area. Genesis has committed £200,000 to provide extra teaching space for secondary school education at Ullswater Community College.