THE new Mere Lynches Closed development in South Petherton has officially been opened.

Guests had an opportunity to view one of the beautiful three-bedroom homes which exceed current build standards and have achieved an EcoHomes grading of very good' which help minimise the running cost to the residents and environmental impact.

The new South Somerset Homes development constructed in partnership with Rok and Frame UK, which was opened by parish council chairman Rodger Neve and parish councillor Margaret Willy, consists of 19 new homes ranging from four bedrooms to two bedroom houses. Eleven homes are for rent and the remaining eight are available for shared ownership.

The land used to build the homes was previously a disused garage court and eight PRC houses that had reached the end of their construction life.

Cllr Neve said: "I am very proud to celebrate the completion of this South Somerset Homes' development, which has an impressive EcoHomes rating. These homes will be an asset to the parish".

Chief executive of SSH, Geoff Atkinson, said: "The Mere Lynches Close development is very exciting for South Somerset Homes and includes traditional rent alongside eight shared ownership properties - an affordable option for first-time buyers to enter the property ladder in the county."