Developments

New homes in Colchester move closer to completion

08 October 2025

A topping out ceremony was held this week at the new Lexden Gardens development in Colchester.

Yesterday, we held a topping out ceremony at our new development, Lexden Gardens in Colchester. Built on the former Essex County Hospital site, which closed in 2018, this scheme will feature 120 new homes in a prime location in Colchester within walking distance to the city centre.

Through three-phases of development, the scheme will regenerate a landmark site in Colchester and restore the Grade II listed hospital building and other heritage assets. The current phase, which is being delivered by Kind & Co Ltd, will provide 63 high-quality new homes.

Homes will be available to buy off-plan next spring and are expected to be complete later in 2026. To find out more about the development, please visit www.lexdengardens.co.uk