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Security at Witham Wharf
Lincoln Echo see the benefits of a move to Witham Wharf
Facelift for Brayford Street Car Park
Local Artist Has Designs on Witham Wharf
Lincoln Landmark Wins Two National Property Awards
Penthouses Add a Touch of Glamour to Lincoln Living
Lincoln Landmark Reaches Conclusion
Security at Witham Wharf
Although Central Lincoln crime is statistically very much below the National Averages, the Security of our Residents has always been a priority at Witham Wharf.
In addition to our existing 12-hour Concierge service, 23 CCTV recording cameras inside and out, double locking front doors, secure parking with fob operated shutter & Witham Wharf entrance doors, we have recently added :-
- 7 more Recording CCTV Cameras
- Number operated locks to both the 8th and 9th Floor stairs
- Direct fob operation to the lifts for the 8th and 9th Floors
Very recent improvements include interesting murals in the 8th & 9th floor corridors, marked out undercover parking spaces for the 8th & 9th floor, optional Hotbird European satellite television systems for every Apartment and 20 more security lockers all adding to our continuous improvements for residents to enjoy living ‘life above the City’!
Lincoln Echo see the benefits of a move to Witham Wharf
The Lincolnshire Echo is moving to new premises in the heart of Lincoln in October
The move to the ground floor of Witham Wharf, formerly Wigford House, in Brayford Wharf East, will be the fourth location of this newspaper in its 116-year history.
The Echo started out at 142 High Street in January 1893 before moving to St Benedict's Square about four years later.
Lincolnshire's first daily newspaper to be published and printed in the county moved to its brand new headquarters in Brayford Wharf East in 1984.
The latest move, into a 9,000 square ft office space, is a stone's throw away on the other side of the railway crossing.
Managing director of Lincolnshire Media, which owns the Echo, Mark Price said: "We are absolutely delighted we have this new home for our newspaper and other publications.
"We can now move forward with a confidence and determination that will ensure the continuation of media services to meet the needs and expectations of the people of this county in the years to come."
The Echo's current home has been snapped up by the University of Lincoln and will be used for teaching.
The new offices at the multi-storey Witham Wharf were secured for the Echo by Lincoln-based chartered surveyors Hodgson Elkington from its owner Wigford Ltd.
The Echo was launched by William Cottam and Samuel Burrows, from Lancashire, printing was done by a gas-powered press, and the building was illuminated by electric light – electricity being one of the technological wonders of the era.
Nowadays this newspaper has embraced the internet and digital age through its website and use of video.
Facelift for Brayford Street Car Park
The developers behind Lincoln’s luxury Witham Wharf development are pleased to announce that the adjacent Brayford Street NCP car park has received planning permission for a full refurbishment programme.
The resurfacing and remodelling will create a new 75-bay landscaped and resurfaced car park with modern pay and display facilities, new footpaths, raised pedestrian crossings, trees and better lighting ideal for visitors to the Brayford waterfront or City centre shoppers.
Chris Howard, managing director of developer Wigford Ltd commented: "This area has been blighted for years but slowly we are working to provide Lincoln with a waterfront it can be proud of. The refurbishment of the car park is another piece in the regeneration of the area around the Brayford Pool and helps to re-establishing important links between the waterside and the High Street."
Lincoln's £26million luxury development, Witham Wharf recently received the Best Architecture and a Best Development award at The Daily Mail UK Property Awards 2008. It took two years to complete the development, which is the tallest building constructed in Lincoln since the 1960's and home to the City’s most valuable apartments. Eighty-five of the 114 apartments and penthouse have now been snapped up, with prices ranging upwards from £130,000.
The refurbishment of the NCP car park is part of a £700,000 redevelopment of Brayford Street, the multi-storey car park and landscaping around the Witham Wharf development - which includes the greatly admired water feature at the residents’ entrance.
For more information on Witham Wharf, please contact Tim Downing at Pygott & Crone on 01522 568 822 or Rupert Fisher at Savills on 01522 508911.
Local Artist Has Designs on Witham Wharf
The developer of Lincoln’s exclusive Witham Wharf has commissioned a local artist to give the £26 million development the finishing touch.
Wigford Ltd has asked rising interior design star, Katharine Armstrong-Short to paint five murals in the building’s lobby area depicting different views that can be seen from the 114 apartments and penthouses.
Katherine Armstrong-Short painting the beautiful murals at Witham Wharf.
Lincoln-born Miss Armstrong-Short, 33, is used to designing high profile homes in the county and this is the first time she has agreed to work for a developer, raising new challenges: “This the first time I’ve been given a blank canvas and asked to create a design to compliment the architecture. It is a real honour to be asked to add to this fantastic development.”
It has taken two years to build Witham Wharf, which has revitalised the City’s Brayford waterfront and is the tallest building constructed in Lincoln since the 1960’s.
Eighty of the 114 one and two bedroom apartments and penthouses at Witham Wharf have now sold and despite challenging market conditions, interest has remained strong.
Chris Howard, managing director of Wigford Ltd commented: “The murals give residents and visitors to the development a fantastic first impression. Our aim was always to give Lincoln a development it can be proud of and it is fitting that Katherine was chosen to enhance the building’s lobby.”
Miss Armstrong-Short started her company Style Guide (www.style-guide.co.uk), which is based at Sparkhouse Studios in Lincoln, two years ago. She began by offering a service to people trying to sell their properties, or wanting to give them a new look. She received local fame when she feature on TV’s Ann Maurice Interior Rivalry on Channel 5 in 2006.
Miss Armstrong-Short recently interior designed a penthouse apartment at Witham Wharf, which is now open for viewing.
Lincoln Landmark Wins Two National Property Awards
Lincoln’s £26million luxury development, Witham Wharf has been awarded both a Best Architecture and a Best Development award at The Daily Mail UK Property Awards 2008.
Open to all national residential property developments and professionals, the awards are regarded as the most prestigious in the UK. The event is supported by a host of well respected professional bodies such as FIABCI, NAEA and NHBC and the awards are judged by an independent team of experts in the property, design and construction industry and chaired by Eric Pickles, British Shadow Secretary of State.
It took two years to complete Witham Wharf, which is the tallest building constructed in Lincoln since the 1960’s and home to the City’s most valuable apartments. Eighty of the 114 apartments and penthouse have now been snapped up, with prices ranging upwards from £130,000.
Chris Howard, managing director of developer Wigford Ltd commented: “These awards demonstrate it is possible for Lincoln to have leading architect designed buildings which it can be proud of. Prior to construction, the area was in a state of disrepair and an embarrassment to the City. We hope Witham Wharf will now act as a focus for further regeneration of the Brayford waterfront.”
Stephen Marshall, Project Director at Witham Wharf’s architect, BDP commented: “The renewed development is playing a major role in the regeneration of the area around the Brayford Pool while re-establishing important historic links between the waterside and the High Street. Furthermore environmental initiatives ensure the development is both efficient and environmentally friendly.”
The construction of Witham Wharf involved adding two new floors to the eight-storey building, which are now home to the loft-style penthouses. A £700,000 redevelopment of Brayford Street, the adjoining multi-storey car park (now card or cash payment and open on Sundays) and the street level car park is also well underway. Much needed improvements will include car park resurfacing, new footpaths, raised pedestrian crossings, trees and better lighting as well as the greatly admired water feature at Witham Wharf residents’ entrance.
Penthouses Add a Touch of Glamour to Lincoln Living
Developers behind Lincoln’s exclusive £26m Witham Wharf have opened a penthouse show apartment for all to view the stylish interiors and quality of finish in Lincoln’s most valuable apartments.
Over two thirds of the 114 one and two bedroom apartments and penthouses at Witham Wharf have now sold and despite challenging market conditions, interest has remained strong.
Chris Howard, Managing Director of Developer, Wigford Ltd, said: “We held an open day last weekend and had fifty serious buyers look around the apartments. There is still a demand for high quality city centre living and you won’t find a more prestigious development in Lincolnshire. You can’t really appreciate the views and space until you actually stand on the balcony or sit in the vast living space and get a feel for what penthouse living is all about.”
Priced from £335,000, the two and three en suite bedroom penthouses have spectacular views from generous terraces and through full height glazed windows of Brayford Wharf, Lincoln Cathedral and the surrounding town & countryside. They are fitted to a very high specification, which includes surround sound systems, Poggenpohl kitchens with Miele equipment, American fridge freezers and much more.
Witham Wharf residents’ benefit from modern environmental initiatives including Green Roof techniques, ensuring the development is both efficient and environmentally friendly. Comfort cooling is installed as standard in all penthouses to assist in maintaining a constant room temperature, fresh air and improved ventilation throughout the year.
Tim Downing, senior partner at Pygott & Crone commented: “A penthouse at Witham Wharf is the best address in Lincoln. “There is a touch of glamour to owning a penthouse and they will always retain an appeal to buyers who love space and enjoy the lifestyle. However they are no longer the sole preserve of footballers and the young and single. We are seeing more mature buyers, including some who are moving from large family homes in the suburbs to sample convenient city life again.”
The development has the latest security systems installed and operates dedicated lifts to and from its adjacent car park, fob entry system, centrally recorded CCTV system and a double shift concierge.
Lincoln Landmark Reaches Conclusion
The final touches are being made to Lincoln’s most prestigious residential development which has revitalised the City’s Brayford waterfront.
It has taken two years to build the £26 million Witham Wharf development, which is now the tallest building constructed in Lincoln since the 1960’s and home to the City’s most valuable apartments. The 114 high specification apartments and penthouses have proved very popular with 74 already sold.
Chris Howard, managing director of developer Wigford Ltd commented: “Prior to construction, the area was in a state of disrepair and an embarrassment to the City. Lincoln now has a leading architect designed building of which it can be proud.
“We expect the remaining apartments to sell quickly now people can look around, see for themselves the quality and appreciate the views of the Brayford Pool, the Cathedral and the surrounding vista.”
The construction involved adding two new floors to the eight-storey building, which are now home to the loft-style penthouses. A £700,000 redevelopment of Brayford Street, the adjoining multi-storey car park (now card or cash payment and open on Sundays) and the street level car park is also well underway. Much needed improvements include car park resurfacing, new footpaths, raised pedestrian crossings, trees and better lighting as well as the greatly admired water feature at Witham Wharf residents’ entrance.
Tim Downing, senior partner at Pygott & Crone commented: “Witham Wharf is unique and the ultimate place to live in Lincoln. It has not only given the waterfront a fresh new focus but City centre living a much needed boost.”
The development has incorporated many new environmental features including an eco-green roof reducing heat loss and energy consumption in winter, heat recovery ventilation systems and recycling points. With prices starting at £155,000, the apartments are fitted to the highest standard with Poggenpohl/Bosch kitchens, Living Control audio system and high quality finishes of walnut, stainless steel and wood flooring. Residents have access to secure dedicated car parking and cycle storage in the adjacent car park, which is accessed via two 13 person direct lifts.
In May Witham Wharf is opening a new penthouse show apartment with full comfort- cooling, Miele appliances & a host of extra features. For more information please contact Tim Downing at Pygott & Crone on 01522 568 822 or Rupert Fisher at Savills on 01522 508911 or visit www.withamwharf.com