All 28 shared ownership properties have now sold at The Chocolate Factory in Greenbank as the development continues to come to life.

Developer, Generator South West, alongside affordable housing provider Abri are celebrating the success of the shared ownership scheme, which sold out in less than three months after the first properties were released in November 2021.

When the scheme was awarded planning in 2017, there was no requirement for affordable homes on the development. Nevertheless, Generator South West was committed to finding a way of delivering affordable homes on the site and, therefore, was determined to find a working partner who could help deliver them.

Jason Schofield, Development Director for Generator South West, said: “Abri has been a brilliant partner and we are absolutely delighted that there has been such a good take-up of the shared ownership apartments. The latest apartments to be offered for sale by Abri are really quite special, with huge picture windows and high ceilings, I have no doubt the buyers will love living in their new homes when they are handed over.”

Stuart Hensby, Associate Director of Sales and Marketing at Abri, said: “It’s great to see people moving into these new shared ownership homes, which are looking fantastic. The transformation of the site has been remarkable. The old Elizabeth Shaw factory is a real part of Bristol’s history and the new homes – as well as the proposed café, bar and community focus around the new central Square – will breathe exciting new life into it.

“Abri is committed to building at least 1,000 new homes every year to help solve the housing crisis. It’s been great working with Generator South West to revitalise this unused land, address the shortage of homes across Bristol and successfully integrate our purchasers within the existing and thriving Greenbank community.”

CJ Hole Land and New Homes acted for Abri on the sale of the apartments.

In addition to the 28 shared ownership homes, there will be 104 private sale homes at the site, which when complete will also include a community hub based around the new, public open square, together with retail, café/bar, and, workspace units.

The regeneration will also once again open up the area to the local community creating a new pedestrian and cycle access to the Bristol & Bath Railway Path.

Reservations are now being taken for the private sale residential properties at the development, including three-bedroom houses on Carsons Road and three- and four-bedroom townhouses on Packers Way created from one of the three original factory buildings that are being retained as part of the scheme.

Anyone interested can book an appointment to view the show home or visit the marketing suite by calling 0117 374 6600 or by visiting the website at www.chocolatefactorybristol.com