We attended the auction for the plot of land at Sywell. The auction was an interesting experience. The Sywell plot bidding got off to a slow start with the auctioneer having to get down to £250k  before anyone broke cover. It graduallly moved up to about £350k before faltering and we started to think we were in with a chance however after this short stammer it continued upwards crossing over our £400k limit until it finally was sold for £455k.
Where we go from here is now under debate. Perhaps the idea of a community of friends with various budgets and requirements getting together on a single site is just a pipe dream.