Established in the 1920s, Cussins has a long tradition of quality house-building, founded by Philip Cussins in 1926. The company is known for creating superbly designed and built homes in exceptional locations, ranging from luxury city apartments to charming rural developments and sensitive listed building conversions. Philip Cussins was innovative, building the first purpose-built apartment building and the first high-rise apartment building in the North East, as well as the Cussins Steel Framed House, a temporary solution to post-war housing shortage.
Peter Cussins, Philip's son, continued the family ethos by founding Lemmington Estates in 1972, which evolved into Cussins Property Group. This group expanded nationwide, undertaking commercial projects like large shopping centres in London and offices in Edinburgh, alongside local developments. They also focused on regeneration projects, revitalising areas like Royal Quays and Dunston Riverside.
In 2000, Peter Cussins founded PIC Homes Ltd, renamed Cussins Ltd in 2003. The company has since re-established itself as a leading choice for new homes in the North East, building circa 300 homes since 2000. Schemes like Amytis Gardens, Turner Square, and Fencer Hill Square continue the Cussins ethos of innovation and quality, with an in-house construction team ensuring a reputation for build quality is maintained.
All homes are designed to be energy-efficient, incorporating low-energy lighting, improved insulation, and argon-filled double-glazing to keep energy bills low and reduce the carbon footprint.