Developer completes first phase of Jewellery Quarter scheme

Cordia Blackswan has restored a piece of Jewellery Quarter history with the completion of phase one of its heritage development The Gothic.

Occupying a 0.5-acre site at 1-4 Great Hampton Street, The Gothic provides 14 apartments and duplexes of one, two and three bedrooms.

The scheme is being delivered across three phases totalling 50 apartments, and phase one is now complete. Having obtained an occupancy permit, the first owners at The Gothic are ready to move in and the show apartment is finished.

Over the years, The Gothic has been home to many Jewellery Quarter landmarks, including The Gothic Inn, Gothic Stores and the Gothic Works.

For the best part of 50 years, the ground floor facades at The Gothic had been painted many times, in various colours. Some of the building’s features date back as far as 1870.

Marcus Hawley, managing director of Cordia Blackswan, said: “It is brilliant to see our long-awaited vision for The Gothic come to life, with works now complete on phase one. The creation of 14 elegant and unique apartments will meet the needs of modern residents who are looking for quirky high-quality living space in a prime city location.

“The offering at The Gothic does not stop at residential, we’re pleased to work alongside Griffley Property who are creating commercial spaces to let to local independent businesses to support the community and encourage investment back into Great Hampton Street.  The Gothic forms a key part of our vision for the transformation of the street, to act as a local social hub in years to come.”