Phase 2 of Wapping Wharf

Phase two of Bristol's Wapping Wharf moves into final stages of construction with half of the homes now snapped up

Internal fit-out of apartments well under way with balconies going in Stamp duty holiday has sparked new interest ‘Must haves' that have risen up the agenda now include outside space, homeworking area and access to parking from people keen to take advantage of this

Construction of the much-anticipated phase two of Wapping Wharf is reaching its final stages with over 55% of the new homes now sold (subject to contract).

In total, over 90 of the 163 one, two and three-bedroom private sale apartments in this award-winning harbourside neighbourhood - known for its eclectic mix of independent restaurants, cafes and shops - have now been bought off-plan well ahead of completion. Vicky Dudbridge, sales director at Savills,

Over a fifth[1] of the sales so far have been through Help to Buy, the equity loan scheme, which allows people to buy a new home with just a 5% deposit, while the Government lends up to 20% of the value of the property. ‘Must haves’ that have risen up the ‘tick list’

Phase two of Wapping Wharf Living, the name given to the private sale homes, is now coming into its final stages of construction. The internal fit-out of the apartments is now ing balconies or terraces, not to mention the

well under way and the focus now turning to external works including the paving, installation of the balconies and the reinstatement of the original gaol wall.

Pauline Sangster, senior residential sales and marketing manager at Wapping Wharf Living, said: "We are seeing a whole range of buyers interested in Wapping Wharf, from young professionals and downsizers to those looking 10 "With the Government recently announcing a stamp duty holiday for properties up to £500,000, we have certainly seen a spike in interest over the last couple of months window."

The stamp duty holiday is subject to Government restrictions and applies to purchases that complete prior to 31st March 2021.

which is marketing the apartments alongside Atwell Martin, said: "Research from Rightmove shows that people's home moving priorities have changed.

include a better homeworking space, green spaces nearby, internet connection and access to parking.

“Wapping Wharf Living is well placed to meet these needs as it’s offering apartments with multiple bedrooms, one of which could easily be used as a study, with many homes featurto upsize from smaller homes.

fact that the harbourside is right on their doorstep. Some of the homes come with parking too - a rarity in Bristol!”

Wapping Wharf was recently highlighted in the Sunday Times' Best Places to Live supplement, which named Bristol harbourside as one of the best places to live in the UK, with Wapping Wharf named ‘best address'.

The Wapping Wharf Living show home, which is housed in shipping containers at Wapping Wharf's popular hub, CARGO, is open strictly by appointment only, with the opportunity for virtual appointments if preferred.

Known for its eclectic array of independent shops, restaurants and cafes, CARGO has become an integral part of the city's food and drink scene over the last few years.

Wapping Wharf is right in the heart of the city. Located next to Bristol's glistening harbour and M-Shed with the Arnolfini, Watershed and Bristol Old Vic all within walking distance, it is part of Bristol's cultural and leisure hub. Many apartments have balconies overlooking the new street scenes or internal garden courtyards, with many of the top-floor apartments featuring terraces. The aim at Wapping Wharf is to create a mixed community of people from different walks and stages of life, so across the whole development, homes are being offered on a range of tenures, including open market sale and rent, shared ownership, as well as affordable and social rent. In the current phase of construction, there are 256 homes in total: 163 for open market sale, 49 shared ownership and 44 for private rent.

Wapping Wharf Living is being developed by Umberslade and national urban regenerator, Muse Developments in a joint venture.

Prices for a one-bedroom apartment start from £257,500; a two-bedroom apartment from £362,500; and a three-bedroom apartment from £550,000.

Enquiries can be made to sales@wappingwharfliving.co.uk or by calling 0117 363 7839, or you can register your interest at http://wappingwharfliving.co.uk/

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As people hurtle along the busy Bath Road in and out of town, they would be forgiven for failing to notice the Brislington War Memorial. Situated next to the Lodekka Public House and opposite the entrance to Kensington Park Road, it is a simple yet beautiful monument to our fallen heroes. Set in a semi-circle of iron railings, there is a stone cross bearing a sword of sacrifice above a wreath, both in relief. The inscription upon the cross reads:

1914-1918 IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL railings. The following Saturday, 10 October,

MEMORY OF THOSE FROM THE PARISH OF BRISLINGTON WHO GAVE THEIR

Therefore, this Saturday 3 October, starting at 10am, we have organised a working party to clean it up. We have contacted the Royal British Legion, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and Bristol City Council to get the necessary permissions in place before we start work. We plan to scrub the cross with soap and water, pick up the litter, do some weeding, cut back the undergrowth and overhanging branches, and rub down the LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR. 1939-1945

As we approach Remembrance Day on 11 November, we hope to decorate the railings with hundreds of knitted poppies. St Luke’s and St. Cuthbert’s Churches in Brislington have already donated several dozen poppies, but if you would like to knit one in remembrance of a loved one, please do and we will add it to the display. We have left a ‘poppy box’ at the entrance to the Lodekka, where your poppies can be deposited up to Friday 30 October. If you can help out with we intend to start repainting the railings.

However, the monument has been somewhat neglected in recent years and is in desperate need of some care and attention. Jos said, ‘Lots of weeds are growing through cracks in the pavement, the metal railings surrounding the monument are badly corroded, a large amount of litter has become trapped in the undergrowth behind the railings and there are several overhanging branches rubbing against the top of the cross, which could ‘Every year, Jamie Park, the landlord of the adjacent Lodekka pub, does an annual tidy-up prior to Remembrance Sunday. This year, we want to give him a helping hand to ensure our Brislington War Memorial is looking its very best’. potentially cause damage’. Andrew added, any of these activities, please get in touch.

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