For the second year running a Hillcrest home has been named Best Quality Home in Cheshire.
Graythwaite, in Prestbury has been named the best ‘quality’ home in the County by Macclesfield Borough Council.
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The striking six bedroom property is the second Hillcrest home to receive the coveted accolade. Last year the award was given to Little Meadows, an arts and crafts style property on Blackshaw Lane in Alderley Edge.
Graythwaite is also the recipient of the fourth consecutive ‘Built in Quality’ Award to be handed to a Hillcrest property. Previous Prestbury based properties to receive this award include Wood House on Bridge End Lane and Old Braestead on Heybridge Lane.
The annual Built in Quality Awards are run by Macclesfield Borough Council and are regarded as a benchmark for quality in the industry. They aim to identify and reward firms delivering excellence in the design, construction and overall finish of newly built properties.
Hillcrest’s appointed contractors M.H Stainton, who also collaborated with the company on the construction of Little 
Meadows, collected the award at a ceremony held last week.
Says Hillcrest Homes MD, Mike Kennedy; “We poured our hearts and souls into the creation of Graythwaite. Everything we know and love about architecture and about creating a modern, comfortable home has been invested in its design, build quality and finish. This vision was realised by architects Calder Peel and then immortalised by build contractors M.H Stainton.
“With so much negative press focused on replacement dwellings we hope Graythwaite proves that in caring and considerate hands, new build can genuinely contribute to a community. Not all developers are out to destroy the character of a village, some have a strong social conscience and want to be able to look back at their work and be proud of their achievements and their contribution to the long term character of a village. We are very proud of everything we have done to date.
“Communities should work with planners and developers to map out controlled and sensitive improvements for a village. Not all new build is destructive and boycotting it will only build barriers and break down communication on both sides,” Mike adds.
Whilst the common belief is that perfectly good house are being knocked down and replaced with footballers mansions Mike is keen to stress that this is not always the case.
He says; “Graythwaite is a good example because it goes against the stereotype set by this recent negative publicity. The property it replaced had a larger footprint, was derelict, with a rotting pool, crumbling garage and multi coloured exterior extensions. Graythwaite’s position, directly overlooking the tenth fairway of Prestbury golf course, made it a prominent property in Prestbury. In its previous state it added neither character nor charm to the village, it wasn’t of historical interest and it wasn’t reflective of the calibre of the homes in this area. Anyone comparing the two homes would agree that Graythwaite is a vast improvement. The renewable energy solutions we are integrating into the home for our purchaser only support this case.”
The award-winning Hillcrest/Stainton/Calder Peel collaboration are now turning their attention to Wrenwood on Broadway in Hale - a next generation modern country mansion providing five en-suite bathrooms, an indoor swimming pool, sauna, home gymnasium and state of the art technology system.
