The first large build-to-rent project in Nottingham by Cassidy Group and Cording Real Estate Group is already underway by builder Winvic Construction.

The 350-apartment Saffron Court project is being constructed on the former Hicking Pentecost site near London Road in the City’s south side with a neighbouring development now also underway.

Planning consent for a revised scheme layout via a Section 73 agreement was granted by the city council in January this year.
Tim Boxford, Associate Director at the scheme’s architects maber, said: “It’s exciting to see this project really kick-starting the area. We’ve combined contemporary design and materials with more traditional materials, and ensured the scale of the development is in keeping with the historic Hicking Pentecost warehouse.”

The scheme includes a mix of studio and two-bedroom apartments plus communal residents’ lounge on the ground floor, two large raised courtyards and landscaped terraces at the first floor level and under-croft parking.

A central reception, with concierge service as well as post and grocery storage, will be provided as well as a gym and a meeting space.

The apartments have private balconies and terraces with the larger apartments offering walk-through wardrobes between two double bedrooms and en suite bathrooms. Ground floor units have direct access to the street.

The scheme is due to complete in June 2019.