Work completed on £22m residential development
The Glass House residential scheme in Hull’s Queen’s Gardens has been finished, after four years under construction.
Residents are now moving into the apartments and penthouses which will bring at least 250 people to live in the city centre.
Amenities include an in-house gym and cinema, private dining, co-working space and a large atrium with concierge service.
Iguana Developments says it has set out to breathe new life into the city centre with £42m invested.
The firm’s managing director, Jason Coleman, said: “We are thrilled The Glass House is now ready for residents to move in.
“We have delayed the grand opening event until after lockdown, however, viewings are available by private appointment, with My Agent who is managing the sales.
“We stripped the original building back to its shell and now know it would have been easier to demolish and start again as it has gone over budget and over time.
“Nevertheless, the delay hasn’t stopped buyers who have been keen to purchase throughout the year.
“We are pleased to be able to provide a home for a number of first time buyers who have used the Government Help to Buy Scheme to get on the property ladder.
“Local businesses will also benefit as more people move in to the area.”
He said he hoped the success of Iguana Developments inspires other private investors to continue putting money into the area.
The Glass House includes 94 apartments, in five elevator cores. The ground floor to the rear of the building has private parking for 117 vehicles.
All apartments overlook the Queen’s Gardens park frontage, which is also receiving a £4.3m revamp.
Coleman added: “Hull’s city centre is getting a face-lift. It’s an affordable city to live and work and I am confident we will continue to attract young professionals who will make Hull their home for life.”
Prices for the high-spec one, two, three and four bedroom homes range from £140,000 to £430,000.
