Bellway’s Canterbury homes available in 2007 are about to sell out

Fewer than a dozen homes remain for sale within the first phase of Bellway’s prestigious Old Tannery site in Canterbury – the acclaimed development of contemporary apartments and townhouses built on the site of the former St. Mildred’s Tannery.

This means that during 2007, there are just three four-bedroom townhouses available - priced from £399,000 - plus a selection of apartments prices from £199,995. Any would-be buyer not lucky enough to snap up one of these homes will have to await the release of the next phase, with occupations in 2008.

Located within the city walls in a conservation area, the development of 453 new homes is an exciting new residential quarter for the city, centred around a public piazza lined with shops, restaurants and live work units.

Bellway’s design allowed for the retention of 18 of the historic former tannery buildings, some of which are Grade II listed, to save as much of the character and industrial heritage of the site as possible.

Combining brick block roads, traditional style street lighting and wood framed sash windows on many homes, The Old Tannery is a seamless and integrated part of the future development of the heart of Canterbury. The architecture provides a modern interpretation of well-known and well-loved styles. Designs provide the essential feeling of comfort and homeliness and yet bring a modern approach with light, airy interiors which reflect the style that we expect from new homes in the 21st Century. By using traditional Canterbury building materials of brick, tile hanging, render and timber boarding the external appearance of the development has been enhanced as has the varied city roofscape for which Canterbury is famous.

This is one of the most exciting residential schemes in Kent as it is situated within Canterbury’s historic city walls and just a short walk from the Cathedral, railway stations and Canterbury town centre.

The development centres on a public piazza - Tannery Square – which will feature a riverside wine bar/restaurant, four retail/commercial shop units and three live/work units. A series of streets and lanes accommodating the new residential buildings will radiate from the piazza.

In recognition of the industrial character of the site, some 18 historic buildings have been retained for conversion, with the former warehouse building and drying shed to be converted into a 61-bedroom hotel. A riverside walk will be built to link the scheme to Greyfriars Gardens and the town centre, giving people access to an area of the city that has remained in private hands for over 150 years.

Lyn Neale, Sales Director of Bellway Thames Gateway South, said: “This site formed an important part of the Roman city, but as the location has only had a limited occupation since the late Saxon and Norman periods it is exciting for Bellway and its archaeological advisors to see new life being breathed into the area. It’s no wonder the site is popular and after the current release is gone there will be rather a long wait until more homes are on the market for sale at this development”.

For further information, visit bellway.co.uk.