'10 out of 10' for new flats

18 months on, the first phase of our County Flats development in Sandfields is now complete.

Two of the original blocks have been totally renovated with a light, modern feel and features, making them
some of the most energy efficient homes in Wales.

As new tenants were busy unpacking, we caught up with them to see how they were feeling about their
new and improved homes.
“I’m really over the moon with my new flat, it really is excellent – ten out of ten.” said Mr Thomas.

“I love it here. It’s nice and quiet” added Mr Doyle.

Set in a prime location overlooking the three mile stretch of Aberavon Beach, our tenants Mr Doyle and Mr Thomas couldn’t be happier in their new homes at County Flats:
“I love going for walks along the beach, so I couldn’t have asked for a better location really. I have been taking photographs as the construction work progressed, so it’s been really exciting seeing how the blocks
have developed over the last 18 months. The change is remarkable,” said Mr Doyle.

“The flat feels much warmer too, with the double glazing and insulation. There are lots of other little features which may not seem much on the face of it, but really do make a big difference – things like the flower beds, electric scooter storage and a bin store which stops the seagulls getting at the rubbish and making a
mess.”

“There’s also a strong sense of community here. The neighbours are always looking out for each other and willing to lend a hand, so that’s nice to see.”

Also settling into his new flat was Mr Thomas, who has lived in the area all his life:
“I remember playing football outside these flats when I was a young lad. They looked quite different back then. I can’t get over the transformation.

“The old flats were so dark, you had to leave the lights on all day, but there are no such worries now as there’s so much daylight flooding in.

“I’m really excited at the prospect of getting my energy supplied by the solar panels on the roof. I don’t use that much energy myself, so hopefully the panels should generate enough electricity to cover what I use
on a normal day – assuming the sun shines!

“I’m really over the moon with my new flat, it really is excellent – ten out of ten.”

With work on the first two blocks coming to an end, attention now turns to the re-development of Brecon
House and Gwent House in the next phase of the project.