Having successfully purchased and secured a change of use from Industrial to Residential at Riverside Way we repeated the process at Cathedral Point.
Purchasing this brownfield site required the demolition of a disused warehouse and with the access shared by a Railway Station car park there were significant logistical challenges. Added to this was the proximity of rail infrastructure which imposed further demands on the team.
Cathedral Point was our second direct let development in Winchester and occupies a highly sustainable city centre location a short distance from the University of Winchester’s main campus.
Cathedral Point - Winchester
Our clever design and knowledgeable approach to construction enabled the land development opportunity to be maximised. The result is an efficient building in a highly sustainable location. Arranged over 3 separate blocks the development totals 257 bedrooms built to BREEAM Excellent standards.
Rooms comprise a mix of 196 single study en-suite bedrooms arranged in clusters of 6-8 with a shared kitchen alongside 61 self-contained studio flats. A range of shared facilities include laundry and separate common spaces for study and relaxation.
The building achieved 100% occupancy in its first year and the in-house management team created a vibrant student community through regular events and activities. Located less than a mile from the University of Winchester’s Sparkford Road campus, the students enjoy direct access to the city centre with local stores, parks, gym and numerous food outlets. We were also pleased to secure nomination agreements with the University of Winchester on a large percentage of the rooms.