You are here: MCD Property > Press Releases > Success story in the QuarterMCD Press:Whats On MagazineSuccess story in the Quarter For house hunters more interested in setting trends rather than following them, April is the month to watch, as urban regeneration specialists, MCD Development, will be releasing a stunning new show home at Derwent Foundry in the Jewellery Quarter.

Situated just off St Pauls Square, Derwent is actively preserving an important part of the history of this Georgian square with a £23 million, mixed-use conversion of a Grade II listed former foundry, fronting Mary Ann Street.

Creating 98 one and two bedroom homes, of which just 10 are remaining, Derwent has attracted city professionals looking for style and individuality. Many of the apartments are unique in there layout, designed to embrace the original fabric and features of the building. Big arched Victorian windows, beautiful brick and stonework will be sympathetically restored to create these distinctive new homes.

The apartments sit perfectly within the prosperous new residential district of St Pauls and the Jewellery Quarter- a honey pot for creative talent and a blossoming new community.

Now forerunner in the citys desire to develop a cafe culture, many of St Pauls bars and restaurants offer the opportunity to sit street-side and take in the picturesque sights of the 18th century church and a city in bloom.

Derwent is a really imaginative scheme,says Jan Eldridge, MCDs sales and marketing director. And being in the heart of the citys creative village, design integrity is crucial to attract a new market of discerning, design articulate purchasers to this oasis of individuality, greenery and growing sense of community.

Its hard to believe you could enjoy such a quite haven of calm in the city, added Ms Eldridge You can picture yourself sitting out reading the Sunday papers or meeting with friends after a hard days shopping