£25m Liverpool tower transformation to create 193 new homes

Property investment firm Knight Knox has announced plans to turn a 15-storey tower in Liverpool city centre into 193 new homes.

Working with developers Fortis Developments and Elite City Living, Knight Knox will transform Silkhouse Court on Tithebarn Street into a residential development comprising a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments and studios.

Once the £25m makeover is complete in February 2017, Silkhouse Court will include a gym, communal reception area, bicycle storage facilities, 48 private parking spaces and a ground-floor nursery.

The site will be Manchester-headquartered Knight Knox’s ninth Liverpool development.

Andy Phillips, the firm’s commercial director, said: “Liverpool is now one of the country’s top hotspots for the buy-to-let investor market, so we’re thrilled to be providing the area with premium residential property and attractive investment opportunities.

“We’re confident that Silkhouse Court will prove to be another hugely popular Fortis-led scheme in Liverpool – a city with a thriving pop culture, unrivalled transport links and renowned heritage.”

Silkhouse Court will be let by Fortis Lettings and Management, while Fortis’ estate management arm will handle the day-to-day running of the property.

Fortis director Kieran Moore commented: “We’re delighted to announce the launch of Silkhouse Court, which complements the local riverside setting, offering truly unique views of Liverpool city centre.

“All 193 apartments will be built with future residents in mind and will benefit from high quality fixtures and fittings as well as contemporary designs, so we’re sure they’ll be snapped up in no time.”