High Steads: Final Completion & Development Highlights
High Steads: Final Completion & Development Highlights
High Steads: Final Completion & Development Highlights
High Steads in White-Le-Head is now complete. A look back at the development, its architecture and the design details inspired by the surrounding village.
With construction now complete, High Steads stands as a scheme that feels authentically rooted in White-Le-Head, shaped by the character, materials and built form of the surrounding village.
This was a development created with a clear design intention: to respect its setting, contribute positively to the local architectural narrative, and deliver homes with a sense of permanence and belonging.
Architectural Cues From the Surrounding Village
White-Le-Head has a distinctive, established character, shaped by traditional North East forms and materials. High Steads was designed to sit comfortably within that context rather than to compete with it. The architectural approach drew from:
- Locally inspired stonework
- Brick detailing typical of the area
- A mix of tiled roofs and pantiles seen throughout the village
- Simple, traditional massing with clean, unfussy lines
- Subtle variations across plots to avoid uniformity
These cues ensured that from day one, High Steads felt like a natural extension of White-Le-Head rather than a standalone new-build development.
A Cohesive Yet Characterful Layout
The design of the development focused on creating a layout that feels spacious, calm and easy to navigate. Key principles included:
- Homes positioned to maximise natural light
- Generous plot sizes providing privacy and outdoor space
- Streetscapes that feel wide, open and safe
- Landscaping that softens edges and defines boundaries naturally
- A mix of elevations to create visual interest without losing harmony
The end result is a development that sits neatly within the rural landscape while feeling tailored to modern family living.
Craftsmanship Across Every Detail
As the final homes were completed, the quality of workmanship became a defining feature of the scheme. Highlights included:
- Carefully laid stone facades with character and depth
- Crisp, consistent brickwork
- Well-installed rooflines using tiles and pantiles
- Premium internal finishes, providing a calm, grounded feel
- Joinery and detailing delivered to a high standard throughout
The pride of the site team is visible in every plot — something frequently noted by residents during their handovers.
A Setting That Enhances the Homes
White-Le-Head’s open surroundings, established greenery and quiet, rural character shaped the tone of High Steads. Landscape choices were made to reflect this, creating:
- Planted boundaries that will mature naturally over time
- Soft edges where the development meets the countryside
- Gardens with generous proportions
- A sense of space that supports both privacy and community
The result is a development that feels settled, planted and at ease with its rural setting.
A Development That Reflects Our Values
High Steads is a strong example of what we strive to deliver as a house builder:
- Homes shaped by context
- Developments that respect their surroundings
- Architecture informed by real place, not trends
- Quality craftsmanship at every stage
- Environments designed for long-term living
It stands as a scheme that honours its village setting while delivering modern, thoughtfully designed homes.
Looking Ahead
With High Steads complete, we carry forward the lessons, standards and successes of this development as we begin new projects across the North East.
High Steads will always represent an important chapter for Forric Homes — a small, distinctive scheme delivered with care, context and a commitment to quality.
