The Morrish family has been one of the foremost and innovative building companies in the South for more than 60 years .
A FOUNDATION BUILT ON HERITAGE AND FAMILY VALUES
The Morrish family has been one of the foremost and innovative building companies in the South for more than 60 years .
The Poole-based company first became involved with Poundbury in 1997 , working in consortium with other developers to deliver the sustainable community we know today . Morrish Builders maintain this exceptionally high-quality and architectural standard to this day .
Joint Managing Director Steven Morrish says : “ The Morrish family have worked in the construction industry now for over 60 years . We have members of staff , both on site and in the office , that have worked for the company for over 20 years and still use many of our original suppliers .
“ I think this is a testament to the fact that we all enjoy a challenge , and are progressive – moving forward with the times and learning together . We believe loyalty is a very important principle in business and as a company we ensure this translates through to our customers .”
Joint Managing Director David Morrish says : “ When we first came onto site it comprised 400 acres of empty fields with some limited development . It has been great to see it evolve . Poundbury is not just a set of buildings that form part of a development , it is a thriving community with a whole host of businesses , boutiques and restaurants .
“ It really has helped draw people to Dorchester and drive the local economy forward .”
Morrish maintains a strong working relationship with the Duchy of Cornwall and is also currently working on the Newquay Growth Area , some 3,000 homes over a 20 year period and also a large development site of 2,000 homes in Romsey . Both are developments where the landowner wishes to leave a legacy for future generations .
“ When we first came onto site it comprised 400 acres of empty fields with some limited development .”
Steven Morrish adds : “ We are looking forward to continuing our work with the Duchy of Cornwall as we progress our new releases in the North-East Quadrant of Poundbury and soon start work in the Northern Quadrant .
“ Morrish is working with the Duchy to create an urban extension to Newquay , based on HRH The Prince of Wales ’ s design principles , at Nansledan in Cornwall . We also have other exciting projects on the horizon , including some luxurious bungalows nearby in Weymouth , and we are working to create communities at other locations across the south including Romsey and Chard .”
Morrish Builders also retain many commercial interests at a number of their developments including Tregunnel Hill and Nansledan in Newquay and Poundbury .
Joint Managing Directors Steven and David Morrish at their show home in Reeve Lane , North East Quadrant
Maiden House , Buttermarket
Plot 109 , Reeve Lane , North East Quadrant
Photography by Lara Jane Thorpe