Established four years ago, Countryside Timber Frame Ltd is a group company of Countryside Partnerships, the UK’s leading mixed-tenure developer. One of the earliest adopters of ‘Modern Methods of Construction’ (MMC), the company has invested heavily in R&D, and committed to sustainable construction — this led to the development of three modular panel factories.

After a recent strategic review CTFL have taken the decision to close their manufacturing facility in Bardon, Leicestershire. The 384,000ft² facility houses a modern timber frame manufacturing line that was designed and installed in a bespoke package offering streamlined and efficient production capabilities. Additionally, the site benefits from a new ‘floor line’ along with modern and high-quality site support assets.



Chartered Surveyors, Walker Singleton, have been appointed to market and sell assets of the business Stephen Jones, director in the machinery and business assets department, said“ “The production assets of the business are ‘state of the art’, with only one other comparable line in operation in the whole of Europe.

“The line has been designed to produce an advanced closed panel product supporting the move to MMC. It is an exciting opportunity for any company wishing to place themselves at the forefront of the timber frame construction industry. The equipment is geared to a volume output and has the capacity to produce 3,000 units per annum. High regard has been placed on maintenance and upkeep of all equipment with all assets being of industry recognised manufacture.”

Interest is invited for the whole manufacturing line to be removed from site. Should a suitable party not be found the line will be included in a planned online auction of the wider assets of the facility. Further information on the asset disposal or properties is available at the website (www.walkersingleton.co.uk).