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Wapping Wharf
Wapping Wharf, a buzzing new harbourside neighbourhood right in the heart of Bristol, has quickly become a much-loved part of the city and is widely acknowledged as one of its most exciting new quarters.
Reflecting the independent, creative spirit for which Bristol has become famous, this thriving dockside community has become a major attraction for locals and tourists alike.
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Wapping Wharf is well-known for its an incredible array of independent restaurants, cafes and shops, as well as CARGO, which houses many of these in converted shipping containers, giving the area a real dockside character, but it’s also home to the 200 or so residents who live in the neighbourhood.
And it won’t be long before this community expands, as over 320 new apartments are in the pipeline with work underway on around 250 of these, many of which will be launched to market for sale in spring next year.
A new pedestrian entrance to the neighbourhood will be created too, using the early 19th Century, Grade II listed Gaol Gate and Gaol wall structures, reflecting the rich heritage of the area.
There’s also innovative new workspace in the pipeline, known as CARGO Work, which will use the shipping container concept to create unique offices within this vibrant community.
Stuart Hatton, director at Umberslade, one of the developers behind Wapping Wharf, said: “We felt there was a real synergy between Bristol24/7’s Better Bristol campaign and our ethos at Wapping Wharf, as it’s really important to us that we’ve creating a place that makes a positive impact to the wider city. Wapping Wharf is an important part of the jigsaw in the regeneration of the harbourside area and we take that responsibility very seriously.
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“We are passionate about creating a real mix of types of high quality housing, from private rent to private sale to shared ownership and affordable homes, whilst supporting independent businesses who are the backbone of the economy, and bringing to life this historic part of the dockside for people across the city to come and enjoy.”
Working with international infrastructure company Balfour Beatty, developers, Wapping Wharf Living, a joint venture between Umberslade and Muse Developments, is forging ahead with the £43 million construction works on phase two of Wapping Wharf after securing support from Homes England.
Most of the 256 one, two and three-bedroom apartments will be offered for sale on the open market, with 93 being sold to Sovereign Housing for private rent and shared ownership housing. On top of this, an additional 81 affordable homes will be created as part of this new stage in the development.
Prospective buyers can register their interest at wappingwharfliving.co.uk
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