 When Ron Livingstone, from award winning Norfolk developers Emberzone, embarked on a redevelopment project in Blofield Heath near Norwich, he could never have imagined how well it would turn out. But with homes selling rapidly, Ron believes it is the fusion of old and new that has been the appeal to purchasers.
Blofield Hall benefits from the tranquil surroundings of a countryside setting coupled with the convenience of town centre amenities close at hand in nearby Norwich. But such a premium site has meant that the homes are located off mains gas, leading Ron to turn to Calor LPG for a fuel source, meeting with his requirements for a first-class development.
Ron explains: “Calor was the only choice for us when considering what fuel type to use. I was instantly sold on the complete package available. We have not looked back either. The installation has been easy and the aesthetic impact to the overall look of our development has been minimal.
“The development is surrounded by 14 acres of land and this space is shared between all the residents, so it was imperative that nothing detracted from the overall scenery. The option for underground tanks as part of a metered estate system was ideal; they were simple to install and can be monitored easily too.”
The benefits for a developer of a metered estate system is that the gas can be supplied from a single storage location with a meter installed for every home to measure and charge for the gas supply to each property. Metered estates can vary in size from housing refurbishments, as in this case, to new housing developments, barn conversions and business units.
Taking a Flexible Approach
 Another vital requirement for Ron was to identify a company who could work within the constraints of a listed building. Blofield Hall is a nineteenth century building of historical interest, so all modifications had to comply with the stringent guidelines. Calor is used to dealing with such properties and able to tailor to each individual case.
When work began on the hall it was mere ruins, as the property had been destroyed in a fire approximately 12 years ago. Originally Blofield Hall was a tea merchant’s home, but through the years it has served as a convalescent home during the war and more recently a private school. Now, thanks to Ron’s redevelopment skills, the disused building has been sympathetically transformed into 16 luxury apartments and terrace houses.
Ron’s positive experiences with both the fuel source and the company have ensured he will be enlisting the help of Calor again in any new ventures. The advantage of LPG is its versatility, flexibility and cleanliness and many developers also find that the fuel is a selling advantage to the homes.
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