WORK is progressing rapidly on the multi-million pound revamp of Colchester town centre's old Co-op department store.
Last month, the East of England Co-op announced the 24 one and two-bed apartments, created as part of the £5.5 million development, in Long Wyre Street, Colchester, were now available for rent.
The completed revamp will also feature two retail and five restaurant units, whilst two of the homes will be available at affordable rents as part of a partnership with Colchester Borough Homes.
All of the 24 apartments at the development, called Foundation House, are now complete and ready for new residents.
The homes range from studio flats to two-bedroom apartments and are all fitted with modern kitchens and bathrooms.
A selection of the apartments also have private balconies and views across the town centre.
The development has been named Foundation House after the foundation stone which has been preserved and will remain at the site.
Pictures from the site show new hoardings have been installed advertising the properties through agent Fenn Wright.
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The anchor tenant for the restaurant and retail part of the development is Loungers.
New restaurant Romano Lounge will offer all-day dining with space outside for al fresco eating and drinking outside.
So far, no other tenants for any of the other units have been confirmed.
The area surrounding the development is set to undergo a major revamp as part of plans to create a new public square.
The proposals for St Nicholas Square will see a new one-way system introduced for traffic with space for bars and restaurants to have tables outside and an area for hosting events.
National café, bar and restaurant operators Loungers, known for brands Lounge and Cosy Club, are the anchor tenants at the Co-op development.
Those interested in finding out more about the apartments should contact agents Fenn Wright on 01206 764499 or lettings@fennwright.co.uk.
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