City & Country has completed the acquisition of the 5.3-acre Bath Press site in Bath for a residential-led scheme for £13.8m.
The historic façade of the Bath Press site will be retained at the scheme, which will comprise a mix of new-build apartments, houses and office space.
The site, which dates back to the 1890s, already benefits from planning permission and City & Country intends to commence construction work as soon as possible.
Simon Marner, land and property director at City & Country, said: “This is a significant acquisition for the business, with the site due to deliver more than 250 units in addition to the commercial space. Bath is a thriving city, known for its status as a World Heritage Site and a centre of international cultural significance and is an excellent fit for our brand.
“We have ambitious plans for the next five years as a business, as we continue expanding our new build arm and restoring heritage buildings to provide beautiful, modern high-specification homes. As with all our new build homes, we pride ourselves in the quality of our design and the creation of community. Placemaking is at the heart of everything we do, and this site will be no different.”
