Hopkins Homes is the largest privately-owned housebuilder in East Anglia, recognised for meticulous planning, premium design, and a commitment to sustainable development.
The company was established in 1993 by James Hopkins as a family-run housebuilder based in Suffolk and later acquired by Terra Firma, a leading European investment firm, in 2022. This successful acquisition saw the company move from one family-run business to another, with the Hands Family Office being the cornerstone investor of Terra Firma.
In 2024, Terra Firma united Hopkins Homes with another trusted UK housebuilder, Tilia Homes, under the umbrella of a new group company, untypical. untypical aims to make a positive difference to the UK housebuilding market through an innovative approach and a commitment to excellence. Central to untypical’s mission is its focus on creating sustainable, inclusive communities, delivering homes across the UK that people want to live in and are good for the planet.
As an HBF 5-star housebuilder, Hopkins Homes is at the forefront of building distinctive homes and environments that retain the heritage of the past, whilst offering energy efficient modern living. Homes that people trust and aspire to.
Ever since our first project with James Hopkins, we’ve realised one thing above all: when you make homes using generations of craft, the homes you build last for generations to come.
That’s why our builders are proud craftspeople, using both traditional and modern methods to create homes of charm and distinction.
Our dedication to craft means our build times are longer than the industry standard. But we wear this as a badge of pride, because this is about doing things the right way, not the easy way — and you can see that in every home we build.
The layout and design of every Hopkins Homes development is sensitive to the unique local character of each location. From the countryside to the city, from apartments to detached properties, our new-build homes are both sympathetically considered and beautifully built to leave a lasting legacy to be proud of.
For us, building houses isn’t a job, it’s a vocation.
Even though Hopkins Homes offers a wide range of styles and sizes, every home we build is planned, designed and built to the highest standards. Buying a new home is the biggest purchase most people make. We take our time and we care, to ensure we build the perfect property for all of our purchasers and their families.
Key to the look and feel of our new-build properties are the traditional crafts and selection of materials we use. Whilst we offer a wide selection of finishes to make a house a home, we know it must all start with a high-quality build as standard.
Although our focus is on East Anglia, we frequently win national awards. This is in no small part because of our extraordinary team, who embrace our ethos of craft, quality and care in every development – an ethos that will see us continue to build outstanding homes and exceptional communities in the future.
