A development which will bring 25 new homes to Windermere is making strong progress.

Caddick Construction said the structure of the new buildings at Windermere Marina Village was now complete and the properties will be finished later this year.

Derek Billows, from Caddick Construction, said: “We are making great progress on site and will complete this luxury development towards the end of this year. With many of the properties already sold off plan, it will bring a welcome boost to the local economy.”

Jason Dearden, managing director of Windermere Marina Ltd, said the homes would add to the area’s appeal.

He added: “Windermere Marina is a vital part of the local tourism sector.

"Delivering more homes here will further boost the local economy and create even more vitality at this popular destination. The development is of the highest specification and has proved hugely popular, I suspect we may sell all of the properties before they complete at the end of the year.”

The development will provide 23 luxury apartments over four storeys and two townhouses, all offering a waterfront view.

Built in locally-sourced stone and slate, they surround the modern 400-berth marina with its popular Boathouse Bar and Restaurant.

Caddick Construction recently completed the Furness Peninsula Blue Light Hub project at Ulverston and Gateway 44 Retail Park in Carlisle.