Kings Square Studios, Bristol

Planning permission approved from Bristol planning department on first attempt for conversion of existing building with one extra floor added for 243 studios and commercial space. One year later, as there was no uptake for the commercial space, we applied for a phase 2 planning application for a further 59 beds which was also approved. We lost 1 studio to gain access to the phase 2 development – giving a total of 301 bedspaces – 243 studios & 58 twodio beds. Social space 300 sqm.It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Acquistion: 1970s Office Building

Size: 301 bedspaces

Value: £33.5m

Managing Agent: CRM Students

Status: 100% occupied during ownership

Funder: Self funded

Sold to Coal Pension Properties Limited.

Managed by LaSalle Investment Management.

Sold to Far East Orchard in 2020.

City street with brick apartment buildings, large tree, and street lamp at dusk.
Colorful recreational room featuring a red pool table, vibrant graffiti art on the walls, arcade machine, red chairs, and a fire extinguisher.
Game room with colorful graffiti walls, featuring a foosball table, arcade machines, and a red carpet.
Colorful game room with table tennis, pool table, arcade machines, and graffiti walls.
Room with a retro car-themed couch, colorful wall art featuring a purple octopus with a hat and bubbles, and bean bags
Modern interior with curved brown seating, orange and yellow walls, wooden table, and ceiling lights.
Modern lounge with red and brown sofas, wall art featuring global landmarks, TV, and sign for gymnasium.
Studio apartment interior with bed, desk, and kitchen area
Modern bedroom with red and orange bedding, a dark sofa, open bathroom door, wooden flooring, and wall shelf.
Modern home office with wooden desk, laptop, lamp, black and orange office chair, shelves with books, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
Open wooden door revealing a bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, orange bath mat, and orange towel.
Small bathroom with a white toilet, wall-mounted sink, mirror, glass shelves, and red towels. Tiles cover the walls.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a breakfast bar with stools, and appliances including a toaster, kettle, and stovetop. Additional features include a sink, microwave, and cooking utensils.
Modern bedroom with a brown leather sofa adorned with red cushions, an orange bed with red pillows, wooden flooring, and a beige rug.
Cozy kitchen area with breakfast bar, set for two with dishes and glassware, adjacent to a bedroom with a bed featuring orange and red bedding. Shelf holds tea, sugar containers, and spice mills. Kitchen countertops display jars of candy.
Modern gym with exercise equipment including a multi-gym machine, treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical trainers, and a blue exercise mat on a wooden floor.
Small gym with treadmills, elliptical, and stationary bike on hardwood floor.