McGoff Group Secures Major Funding for Cheshire Development
Family-owned construction firm the McGoff Group has successfully secured a substantial £19 million loan from Puma Property Finance. This significant financial backing will fund the development of a comprehensive care home and housing scheme in Congleton, Cheshire. The project represents a major investment in the local community and infrastructure.
Details of the Congleton Development
The development will transform a vacant former warehouse site located near Congleton town centre. The scheme includes two key components: a 70-bed care home and 14 residential townhouses. The three-storey care home will be operated by Dunham Care, McGoff's own care home operator. Over the past ten years, McGoff has designed, developed, and operated 15 care homes, demonstrating extensive experience in this sector.
The residential element consists of three-bedroom townhouses arranged across four separate blocks. These will be developed through McGoff's residential division, Villafont. The entire project is scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2027, marking a significant addition to the local housing and care landscape.
Longstanding Partnership and Sustainable Design
Puma Property Finance has maintained a working relationship with McGoff since 2026, having previously provided loans for six care homes, two children's day nurseries, a retirement living scheme, and a build-to-rent scheme. This latest loan continues their collaborative partnership.
Chris McGoff, director at McGoff Group, emphasized the community benefits: "We look forward to transforming this currently vacant site to better serve the local community. By providing townhouses and a care home, the scheme will give Congleton residents the opportunity to live in a sustainable location close to the town centre."
The development will incorporate modern construction methods, including metal frame structures designed to be sympathetic to the local conservation area. The exterior will feature a mill-inspired design, and the project will integrate several renewable energy solutions:
- Green roofs
- A sustainable drainage system
- PV solar panels
Additionally, the project is expected to create local jobs both during the construction phase and after completion through the operation of the care home.
Confidence in Execution and Strategic Location
Tony Throp, director and head of healthcare at Puma Property Finance, expressed strong confidence in McGoff's capabilities: "Supporting the McGoff Group on this scheme is a natural continuation of our long-standing relationship with them as a proven delivery partner. The team has a strong track record in this sector which gives us real confidence in their ability to execute a development of this size and complexity."
Throp also highlighted the strategic advantages of the Congleton site, noting its well-connected location within an affluent catchment area and the limited supply of new care homes in recent years. "We are therefore delighted to be playing a part in bringing this multi-generational development online," he added.
This development not only addresses housing and care needs but also promotes sustainable living and economic growth in the Cheshire region, aligning with broader community and environmental goals.
