CONSTRUCTION of 58 new homes in a West Somerset village is due to start this year after the site was bought by new owners.

Housebuilding group untypical has acquired land in Nether Stowey on which Strongvox originally intended to expand its Cricketer Farm development.

The site on the north side of the A39 is among several across Somerset acquired by untypical to accelerate its growth in the county and which will see 338 new homes built through its Tilia Homes brand.

The untypical developments are scheduled to begin construction during 2026 to help address local housing demand, with a strong emphasis on affordability.

Nether Stowey’s 58-property estate will include 23 ‘affordable’ homes, equivalent to about 40 per cent of the development,

The ‘affordable’ homes will be delivered in partnership with a local housing provider, supporting access to housing for local people.

The Somerset sites form part of untypical’s wider strategy to grow in areas of strong housing demand while delivering a diverse range of homes which respond to local priorities.

Company regional managing director Kathryn Pennington said: “These new sites significantly strengthen our presence across Somerset, enabling us to deliver high-quality new homes that reflect the needs of local communities.

“By focusing on affordability and thoughtful design, we can help address genuine housing need while supporting sustainable, long-term growth across the county.”

CJH Land director Chris Glover said: “We were delighted to have worked with the untypical western team on the Somerset acquisitions.

“Their collaborative and pragmatic approach was instrumental in navigating the process and bringing these acquisitions to a successful conclusion.”

Strongvox’s initial Nether Stowey development includes 109 homes, 16 of which are ‘affordable’, after Homes England awarded a £1.5 million grant, and £180,000 was given to offset the impact of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station construction programme.