- 194 modern apartments
- A new community in Bristol city centre
- Residents’ lounge, gym, roof terrace and Wi-Fi included
- Owned and operated by Grainger plc
- Dedicated on-site management team
Grainger plc, the UK’s leading provider of rental homes, has launched its first build-to-rent development, Hawkins & George, at Finzels Reach in the vibrant heart of Bristol.
The first of its kind in the city, the modern waterside development comprises two distinct buildings – Hawkins Lane and George’s Wharf – providing private, purpose-built rental accommodation with 194 apartments in total, communal areas and a host of amenities.
With Bristol consistently named as one of the best places to live outside of London and currently facing a shortage of rental property, Hawkins & George offers much-needed accommodation for professionals and families alike in the city centre.
Grainger launched the country’s largest build-to-rent development outside of London in Salford Quays, Manchester, in 2018 and was recently selected by Transport for London (TfL) to deliver 3,000 homes across London.
Now setting out to transform the Bristol rental market, Grainger is committed to raising standards by offering its customers greater certainty and flexibility through its optional longer-term tenancies and its strong focus on community, customer service, and convenience and ease for renters.
Hawkins & George offers a range of apartment types – both furnished and unfurnished studio, one- and two-bedroom homes – with prices starting from £895 per month.
Residents also benefit from the range of amenities included in the rent such as an on-site gym, Wi-Fi, a residents’ lounge, a roof terrace with amazing views over the Bristol skyline, bike storage and co-working space. Demonstrating Grainger’s long-term commitment to local communities, the shared areas have been designed to encourage social interaction among residents.
The apartments are also pet-friendly, designed in the best interests of pets, their owners and other residents.
As a professional landlord, Grainger will manage Hawkins & George directly, providing residents with professional services including a concierge and dedicated onsite management team.
The Finzels Reach quarter is quickly becoming an exciting hub of activity with its growing community of homes and businesses enjoying a regular street food market, an array of events celebrating the history of the area and easy access to all the city has to offer. The neighbourhood is becoming one of Bristol’s most exciting new social hotspots.
A number of national organisations have also recently announced their relocation to Finzels Reach including Channel 4 and Historic England.
Commenting on the launch, Helen Gordon, Grainger plc chief executive, said: “We’re delighted to launch Hawkins & George in Bristol – the first development of its kind in the city.
“Our aim at Grainger is to redefine the rental experience, and in Bristol we will do this by creating an exciting new community at Finzels Reach that combines the flexibility of renting with professional services to give our residents the best rental experience possible. This launch marks another key milestone in Grainger’s growth plans.”
Salima Cherrad, resident services manager at Hawkins & George, said: “It’s very exciting to be part of this new community.
“Our residents will benefit from an impressive range of amenities as well as professional service from the Grainger team. We think the roof terrace with its fantastic views of the city is going to be hugely popular.”
Gavin Bridge, executive director at Cubex, the developer behind Finzels Reach and Hawkins & George, commented: “Hawkins & George is one of the final pieces of the jigsaw in the creation of the first phase of Finzels Reach, where we’ve paid careful attention to developing a mixed and balanced community of homes, workspace and social spaces.
“Hawkins & George provides much-needed homes through the innovative build-to-rent model, where residents essentially rent the building rather than an apartment, benefiting from an emphasis on high-quality communal spaces and customer service.”
If you’re interested in finding out more about Hawkins & George or making an enquiry about renting an apartment at the development, please fill in the online contact form here or call 0117 428 8467.