Parkside, Watford wins Best Shared Ownership Development at Inside Housing Development Awards

Thrive Homes is thrilled to announce that our development, Parkside in Watford, has won Best Shared Ownership Development (Urban) at the 2025 Inside Housing Development Awards!

The judges were particularly impressed by the scheme’s inclusivity, thoughtful landscaping, and our partnership with MyHomeSafe supporting disabled individuals to access home ownership. 

Parkside marks a bold transformation of a former bus garage into 127 high-spec, affordable homes. Originally approved for private sale, the development was reimagined entirely for shared ownership thanks to grant funding from Homes England through the Accent Partnership. This shift reflects Thrive's commitment to making homeownership accessible without compromising on quality, design, or lifestyle.

Located right next to Garston Park, Parkside offers spacious open-plan apartments with private outdoor spaces, integrated appliances, and energy-efficient systems. Residents enjoy green roofs, communal allotments, wildflower gardens, and excellent transport links—creating a vibrant neighbourhood that supports wellbeing and environmental care.

The judges said:

“An excellent submission, which fully addressed the award’s criteria. The inclusive nature of the scheme is extremely impressive, particularly in respect to disabled residents. We also appreciated the quality of the landscaping”

Find out more: www.insidehousing.co.uk/ihda-winners-2025/best-shared-ownership-development-urban