Pictured above: Peter Lee tries out his retirement gift with the team from Augustus Park, Miller Homes East Midlands' latest Leicestershire development

Miller Homes East Midlands' staff member Peter Lee has been bowled over by his leaving gift, following his retirement from the award-winning housebuilder.

Peter, a former professional county cricketer, was presented with a Miller Homes branded cricket bat, signed by his colleagues, to mark 13 years of service as a forklift truck driver.

During his time as a cricketer, Peter played for both Lancashire and Northamptonshire, and twice achieved the now-rare feat of taking more than 100 wickets in an English first-class season.

Recently, Peter has played a major role in establishing Miller Homes' new Augustus Park development in Enderby as one of Leicestershire's most desirable places to live.

"Peter has been a model employee during his time with us," commented Malcolm Ceney, production director at Miller Homes East Midlands. "He has played an important part in helping to maintain the incredibly high standards of our forklift truck drivers.

"His professionalism and, of course, his cricketing stories, have made him a hugely popular member of the team and he will be missed."

Following the presentation, Peter added: "The cricket bat really is a suitable memento of my time with Miller Homes and it will take pride of place in my own home. It's a great way of remembering the two jobs that have played such an important part in my life."

Peter's retirement comes as Augustus Park continues to attract huge levels of interest, making it one of the most popular developments in the region.

The site, off Narborough Road, benefits from easy access to the motorway network and is in close proximity to several good leisure centres, excellent schools and shopping destinations. 

Augustus Park's mix of three, four and five-bedroomed properties, with prices ranging from £167,950 - £286,950, have proved an instant hit with homebuyers.