Two New Student Developments Open for Viewings
Bournemouth, February 2019 – The Student Housing Company, which is bringing state-of-the-art student accommodation to Bournemouth for the 2019/20 academic year, held a topping out ceremony at Bailey Point on Wednesday 20th February with the Design & Build Partner, McAleer & Rushe, marking the completion of the superstructures for its two new projects in the city.
The event, which was attended by representatives from Bournemouth University, the multi award-winning student accommodation provider, and McAleer & Rushe, also marked the opening of show flats for both
Belaton House and Bailey Point.
The two developments will bring 950 additional student rooms to Bournemouth, situated in prime locations with excellent transport links to Bournemouth University, Bournemouth Arts University and local amenities. A brand-new concept for Bournemouth, the residences are designed to meet needs of the modern student, providing unrivalled amenities including games rooms, communal study and cinema rooms. It is hoped that through the implementation of The Student Housing Company’s award-winning Student Wellbeing Strategy, the bespoke residences will provide outstanding student communities for the city.
Belaton House, Holdenhurst Road
Constructed on land which was underutilised and included a retail store, the £23m Belaton House will provide 403 bedrooms, in a combination of three to eight bed apartments, ‘twodios’ and studios. The site will also feature several shared common areas, including a gym, cinema room and study spaces.
Bailey Point, Lansdowne Road
Upon completion, the £31m Bailey Point will be a landmark high-rise building on a site previously occupied by a Bournemouth University building and car park. The development will house 550 students in a combination of four to eight bed apartments and studios. As part of the works, highway improvements are also being undertaken. The residence already has a nominations agreement in place with Bournemouth University.
Richard Brenner, Operations Director at The Student Housing Company, said:
“We’re incredibly excited to be entering this thriving student city. We firmly believe that our student accommodation can make a real difference to students living here, while freeing up housing stock for the local community. Integrating within communities is extremely important to us and we can’t wait to start showing prospective students around both developments!”
Dominic Trainor, Contracts Director at McAleer & Rushe, said:
“We are delighted to have reached this important milestone in the construction of both Bailey Point and Belaton House. The trust and collaborative approach grown and inhibited in our relationship with both GSA and The Student Housing Company will ensure the successful delivery of two high-quality purpose-built student accommodation developments for students to avail later this year. Our teams on both sites are proud of the opportunities they have been able to engage with the local community, schools and charities in the Bo
urnemouth area and look forward to reaching out further.”
The Student Housing Company strives to provide students with the confidence to expect the highest quality accommodation and service. At Bailey Point and Belaton House students’ financial worries are kept to a minimum as all facilities and bills including water, gas, electricity, heating, high-speed broadband and maintenance are covered in the monthly rent. The company’s on-site management team is also on hand 24/7 to help students thrive and make the most of student life in Bournemouth.
