Design Buy Build Issue 39 2019 | Page 41

And for those that really want to muck in and get their hands dirty, there’s a plant store on site containing lawnmowers and rotavators, while regular working parties are organised to carry out things like bulb planting. Dr Bob Price and his wife Sheelagh moved in around 18 months ago. Bob said: “One of the unexpected joys of moving here is the community life that we have found, which was something I didn’t really think about beforehand. 41 “No one is in any way intrusive or invasive but if you need them they are there.“It really is a lovely place to be, with a lovely set of neighbours as well.” He and Sheelagh moved to the Lincoln area to be closer to their daughter and grandchildren, but he admits he was sceptical about moving into a modern home. “We were originally looking at very traditional cottages but within five minutes of being at Woodlands Edge I was sold and before we’d even finished