‘It’s an honour to be the first to move into the Fruit Market’
COUPLE DELIGHTED WITH APARTMENT IN NEW DEVELOPMENT
A COUPLE have become the proud first residents at Hull’s Fruit Market.
Husband and wife Steve Copeman and Claire Bell have become the first buyers to take the keys at Hull’s landmark Fruit Market development.
They bought a two-bedroom apartment overlooking Humber Street in the regenerated urban village and say the place has “potential”.
Speaking about being the first to move into the area, Steve said: “It’s quite an honour and makes it even more special.
“We knew we would be one of the first to move in, but didn’t realise we would actually be the very first until our completion day.
“Every time we go to the Fruit Market we almost feel like tourists in our own city.
“So much is changing that every time we visit there is something new – you find a new café bar or a new view somewhere.
“We’re looking forward to continuing to get pleasure from seeing the area develop, literally around us. You can really feel the potential of the place.”
Steve and Claire’s property forms part of Horner’s Quarter, the first phase of the development, with more residents due to move in over the coming weeks.
Work is also under way on the second phase, Martin’s Quarter.
Buyers will soon have the opportunity to become part of the Fruit Market community with the imminent release of properties in the third courtyard, Scott’s Quarter, featuring two and three-bedroom townhouses, as well as single-story apartments.
There has been huge interest in the development, with almost half of 105 properties already sold.
Properties available range from a one-bedroom apartment overlooking Humber Street, priced at £154,995, up to £262,995 for a large, three-bedroom townhouse in Horner’s Quarter.
The homes are being built by Wykeland Beal, a joint venture company formed by commercial developer Wykeland Group and housebuilder Beal Homes.
The two local businesses are working in partnership with Hull City Council to deliver the £80m transformation of the Fruit Market in Hull’s biggest urban regeneration scheme.
Steve, who owns Hull roofing firm LA Hall, one of the sub-contractors working on the Fruit Market development, said: “I’m Hull born and bred and I know the Fruit Market area has always had the potential to be fantastic.
“Once I knew what was planned and that Beal Homes was involved, I felt I needed to be part of it, both professionally and personally. It was an opportunity not to be missed. We think it will be a great place to be.
“We really embraced the City of Culture year in 2017, seeing as much as we could and enjoying new experiences, and so much of that was around the Fruit Market area.
“It was such an exciting year and we’re sure the Fruit Market will be centre of things for years to come.
“The Fruit Market has a lovely, relaxed continental feel. With the river and the marina, it reminds us of Copenhagen, which is one of our favourite places.
“It’s a really vibrant area with lovely restaurants, café bars and galleries all around. It ticks every box for us.”
Sue Waudby, sales and marketing director of Beal Homes, speaking on behalf of Wykeland Beal, said: “We would like to congratulate Steve and Claire on becoming the first residents of our Fruit Market development.
“We’re sure they’ll love the property and being part of the Fruit Market community.
“The first quarter is now nearing completion, so we’ll see several more buyers moving in over coming weeks. It’s exciting to see it all coming together.”
Prospective buyers can find out more about owning a new home in the Fruit Market at www.fruitmarkethull.co.uk/live