An open day will be held next week to allow people to view the newly renovated Tricorn House.
Tricorn House was built in 1975 to be used as offices for the Department of Health and Social Security until its closure in 1996, and has been empty until it was bought until it was bought by Vilednik Holdings Ltd at the end of 2022 and subsequently redeveloped.
Next week’s open day, hosted by CGT Lettings in London Road, Stroud, will offer the first 12 flats to people interested in renting, with prices ranging from £775 to £1,100 per calendar month.
Nick Devonport, managing director of CGT Lettings, told Stroud Times: “Tricorn House is going to launch onto the market on the 14th of May. There are 44 one-bedroom apartments in total, finished to a really high standard – you’ve got new kitchens, new bathrooms – the kitchens have got built-in appliances with fridge freezer and washing machines.
“You’ve got electric heating, double glazing, which is really good. We are on a busy road here, but the reality is when you get up to the top floors and middle floors, you close the windows, you really are secluded from sound.
“You’ve got these incredible views that look over the five valleys, which are just breath taking and you’re probably about seven minutes from the town centre. We have put together a website so people can go online and have a look at this dedicated showcase that we’ve put together.
“Customers and tenants will be able to look at the available properties and the prices. They’ll be able to look at floor plans, look at all the pictures that we put together, but they’ll also be able to look at the footprint of the building and actually select properties and actually see how much it’s going to cost to live there, not just the rent, but obviously the cost of utilities.”
A car park with 34 spaces is available for residents at the back of the building, off Bridge Street.
Karina Piechowiak, branch manager at CGT in Stroud, added: “We certainly feel that this building has been laying empty for too long.
“There’s a dwindling supply of rental properties in the area, but the demand is as high as ever. So, we think it’s an excellent opportunity for 44 units becoming available to the market just when people are desperate for housing.
“We’ve tried to keep the rents as reasonable as possible, but as I think most people will appreciate, rents have risen in recent years. We’re really excited that the local community can now benefit from a building that’s been empty and now, there are 44 lovely flats, brand new, for people to rent out – it’s an exciting opportunity.”
A Stroud District Council spokesperson said: “Stroud District Council and partners have represented the community’s concerns about the building for many years, and we welcome moves to bring Tricorn House back in to use.
“We are grateful to partners including Cainscross Town Council, the Stroud MP, and local councillors for working together with us to encourage the owners to make it a positive asset for the community and to create much-needed new homes.”
“For more information on the building please visit our Tricorn House – Frequently asked questions page.”
Pictures and video by Matt Bigwood
