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Artist’s impression of Peel’s proposed Northbank East development showing the converted East Float Mills to the left.
Peel plans inspire sales Enticing new development in Cheshire Rock Court, Frodsham
East Float Mills development generates attention Peel Holdings’ planning application to regenerate and develop the Northbank East site was the subject of a presentation given to Wirral’s business community last week. Already, the proposals have generated interest among investors and homebuyers who want to be part of the waterfront’s transformation. Visitor numbers to the East Float marketing suite have increased dramatically over the course of the past few weeks and three reservations on properties there were made in the first two weeks of this month alone. The excitement surrounding the £4.6 billion proposals for the waterfront over the next 30-50 years is considerable. The Northbank East plans alone will see the creation of 1,700 homes with access to rooftop gardens, a foodstore, retail and leisure facilities in a mixed-use scheme, if consent is granted. At the East Float Mills development, Gregor Shore UK has converted a Victorian corn mill into 168 contemporary loft
style apartments. The five-storey building currently dominates the Wallasey area. Speaking of the increased interest, Russell Dickson, Gregor Shore UK’s sales director, commented: “The recent publicity surrounding Peel’s planning application at East Float has definitely caught the imagination of the local public and thrown the spotlight back onto our development. “Our sales team has been busy explaining to visitors where the proposed development is to be situated, and the profitable impact for investors in the area. “Whilst market conditions are not exactly buoyant, we are cautiously optimistic and our recent sales confirm that buyers are anticipating the Wirral Waters Masterplan might just happen sooner than expected.” Prices at the East Float Mills site start at £94, 950. The marketing suite is open from Monday to Friday from 11am until 5pm, with late nights until 7pm on Thursdays, and weekends from 10am until 4pm.
An exclusive development of new homes has been unveiled at Rock Court in Frodsham, Cheshire. Homes by Harrison Grace developers has launched the town centre properties, which include 11 town houses with three and four bedrooms, and one detached four bedroom home on High Street in Frodsham. Gordon Muir Fortune has designed the properties using bold contemporary aesthetics, and each comes with a garage and an allocated parking space, plus a substantial and private rear garden. Hand selected bricks, large windows, William Ball kitchens, and Villeroy & Boch bathrooms are indicative of
the superb specification and build quality. The town of Frodsham, which is 800 years old this year, boasts a fascinating blend of historic architecture with sophisticated bars, traditional pubs, restaurants, cafes and delicatessens. The beautiful Cheshire countryside is located on the doorstep, with Delamere Forest less than 15 minutes drive away. Prices start at an extremely competitive £299,900 for a three bedroom town house, and the immaculately furnished and decorated show home is open from Thursday to Monday, 11am to 5pm. Viewings can be arranged by contacting Gill Johnson on 0161 776 5872. Your Move 37