What we love so much about Calthwaite village

What we love so much about Calthwaite village

Posted on: July 4, 2022

THERE is a buzz around the village of Calthwaite at the minute as our EcoGen project at our Pennine View development has caught the attention of homebuyers nationwide looking to purchase a pioneering net-zero carbon emitting home. And there are many things about Calthwaite which make it such a desirable place to live, as we […]

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An exciting Genesis Homes journey with outstanding results

An exciting Genesis Homes journey with outstanding results

Posted on: June 27, 2022

FROM blank canvas to showhome standard, the Genesis Homes journey has certainly been an eye-catching one for one of our first ever customers. Little over four years ago, Michelle Moore moved into a four-bedroomed detached house on our first development at St Cuthbert’s Close in Wigton – the third house we had sold since the […]

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Our gifts to homeowners to help get bees buzzing again

Our gifts to homeowners to help get bees buzzing again

Posted on: June 22, 2022

AS part of our commitment to be friendlier to the environment, we’ve come up with a way of creating a buzz at our developments – by providing homeowners with Beebombs. Recent research carried out by conservation charities Buglife and Kent Wildlife Trust revealed that the number of flying insects has declined in the UK by […]

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How switching to timber frame materials will help the environment

How switching to timber frame materials will help the environment

Posted on: April 7, 2022

AT Genesis Homes, we have always seriously considered the impact we have on the environment. All our homes are built to exceptionally high standards for thermal efficiency and air tightness, and include numerous green features to reduce energy use around the home. Our commitment to helping protect the planet was evidenced by launching our EcoGen […]

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Cumbria serves up some of the best food the country has to offer

Cumbria serves up some of the best food the country has to offer

Posted on: February 22, 2022

AS one of the UK’s most beautiful counties (we think it’s number one!), it’s little wonder that so many people choose Cumbria as the place to spend some quality time. The wondrous fells and mountains of the Lake District are a real magnet for lovers of the great outdoors the world over, and the stunning […]

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‘We can’t solve today’s problems with yesterday’s solutions’

‘We can’t solve today’s problems with yesterday’s solutions’

Posted on: February 17, 2022

THE cat is finally out the bag about our pioneering carbon net-zero emitting housing development in the village of Calthwaite – and we’ve been completely blown away by the positive response. Countless hours have been spent researching and preparing plans to make the 16-home development as environmentally friendly as possible, and to receive the glowing […]

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Top walking routes for your lovely winter walk

Top walking routes for your lovely winter walk

Posted on: December 14, 2021

Top walking routes for your lovely winter walk AS the end of the year approaches and the worst of the winter weather bites, it is all too easy to stay snuggled up warm in the surroundings of your own home. But the frosty, cold weather can also make ideal conditions for a lovely winter walk […]

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Our favorite things about the lovely village of Stainburn

Our favorite things about the lovely village of Stainburn

Posted on: November 5, 2021

LOCATED on the outskirts of the coastal town of Workington, the village of Stainburn is a lovely little area which is also well connected to the Lake District. We look at what we love about Stainburn so much.   Perfectly located to cater for all interests Do you love to be beside the seaside? Or […]

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Ongoing training opportunities to develop skills at Genesis Homes

Ongoing training opportunities to develop skills at Genesis Homes

Posted on: October 18, 2021

AT Genesis Homes, we are passionate about providing opportunities for our workforce to upskill and be the best they can be. As well as providing apprenticeships and traineeships for those just starting out in their chosen careers, we encourage our staff, wherever possible, to learn new skills and develop their current attributes around their roles […]

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Joe Scully makes final of prestigious Site Manager Awards

Joe Scully makes final of prestigious Site Manager Awards

Posted on: October 13, 2021

CONGRATULATIONS and best of luck to Joe Scully who has been shortlisted as one of the best site managers in the country. For his fantastic work on creating our 55-home Beckstones development at Rheda North Park, near Whitehaven, Joe has made the final of the prestigious LABC Warranty Site Manager Awards. The candidates are visited […]

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Five things that make Hackthorpe such an idyllic place to call home

Five things that make Hackthorpe such an idyllic place to call home

Posted on: August 17, 2021

SITUATED just four miles from the picturesque town of Penrith and on the doorstep of the world famous Lake District, the village of Hackthorpe is a highly desirable place to live. We take a look at our favourite things which make Hackthorpe such a great location to call home.   A tight knit community with […]

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