About Montash Properties

Montash Properties limited formed in 
1970, is the property development 
division of the Sheppy Group of 
Companies based in Kent. 

The Sheppy Group takes pride in having 
over 150 years of trading experience and 
forms a solid base for Montash 
Properties to operate from. 

Montash Properties Limited combine their 
expertise in period style housing, 
recognising sympathetic development 
potential and bring something special 
to the market, reshaping Britain's rural 
and urban landscape. 

It's where contemporary meets
commercial: rejuvenation through
regeneration. providing exclusive homes, retail, leisure and office properties for an exciting vision of the past into the future. 

Combining the use of the latest innovative and environmental friendly building techniques with the old tried and tested building methods using renewable resources provides a proven platform for a unique method of building.

Past

Entrepreneur David Stevens frustrated by the then oppressive constraints of the family business joined in partnership with another like minded person Geoff Crabtree. In 1970 they formed what is now Montash Properties Ltd. 
Their farsighted vision enabled them to establish what is now a successful property development company. Taking on bold projects and linking with other partners. 

This they found awkward and restrictive and although they had built up a good reputation they lacked the financial ability to take on projects alone.

David and Michael Stevens took over the management of the Sheppy Group of Companies after their Father's death.

Eventually Michael approached David and Geoff with an offer which they saw as the answer to their financial restraints. Montash Properties Ltd became part of the Sheppy Group.

Geoff Crabtree later left the company to form his own company and has gone from strength to strength.

Present

Since David's retirement his son Charles Stevens has brought his own particular expertise into the company taking it to its next stage of innovative development. 

Cox Vernacular Buildings

Cox Vernacular Buildings now specialize in the construction of Kent vernacular timber framed houses. Internally, our houses are characterized by superb oak timber frames which include braces, posts and joists, enhanced by handmade brick or timber floors, inglenook fireplaces and purpose made joinery.

Externally, a wide variety of finishes are used, These finishes are brick, stone, weatherboard, lime render or tile hanging, or perhaps a combination of two or more of these. The choice of external finishes is usually influenced by local materials and architecture. Timber frames are versatile and can be clad with almost any material.

Our attention to detail throughout our houses is carried out with passion and flair. We use lime putty mortars, Flemish bonded brickwork, quality clay tiles and the finest English oak from Kent and Sussex.

Oak timber frames are made using correct 16th Century joists and oak pegs. Frames, doors and windows are all hand made in our workshops.

This passion for period detailing is endemic throughout the Company, right from the boss to our architects, site managers and quality tradesmen. All our staff are rightly proud of the houses we build and we would be delighted if you would further your interest in our passion.