Year six pupils from Whitchurch Primary School were given a special behind-the-scenes tour of Baker Estates’ exciting new development, Little Orchard, in Tavistock this week.
The South West-based housebuilder is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and to mark this major milestone, Baker Estates has planned a series of community events across the region, reflecting the company’s commitment to creating more than just homes—but building thriving communities.
The visit marked a full-circle moment for the pupils, who were invited just over a year ago to help mark the official start of construction at the 44-home development. This time, they were welcomed back to see how the site has progressed — including a tour of the stunning new show home and an engaging talk on construction site safety.
The pupils took a tour of the development, learned how homes are built, and walked the beautifully finished three-bedroom Primrose bungalow, the show home now open to visitors. The development has been carefully designed to cater to a wide range of homebuyers — from first-time buyers to families and downsizers — and includes two, three, four, and five-bedroom homes, including bungalows, chalet bungalows, and five detached homes with private entrances.
Kerry Bargewell, Head Teacher at Whitchurch Primary School, commented: “A year ago pupils were asked to mark the start of construction at the site, so it was fascinating to see the progress. It was a lovely gesture for Baker Estates to invite the children back. They really enjoyed learning all about site safety and seeing inside the show home.”
Located in the heart of Tavistock, a picturesque market town and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Little Orchard offers a peaceful community atmosphere with easy access to the River Tavy, Dartmoor National Park, and the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s also conveniently located just 30 minutes from Plymouth via the A386.
Annie Williams, Sales and Marketing Director at Baker Estates, added: “As part of our 10th anniversary initiatives, we felt it was important to support the local communities where we have been building and that has included schools, clubs and charity organsiations.
“It was a lovely opportunity to showcase our new development in the town to the pupils, who were very interested in how we have built Little Orchard.”
The show home is open daily from 10am to 5pm. Prices start from £419,995