Final Homes Remaining at City & Country’s Landmark Factory No.1 in Bedminster

A new report from the London School of Economics highlights the scale of opportunity within the UK’s built environment, suggesting that up to half a million homes could be created from empty non‑residential buildings. As housing needs continue to rise, the sensitive repurposing of former industrial sites is playing an increasingly important role in delivering new homes in well‑connected urban locations.

City & Country’s Factory No.1 in Bedminster is a standout example of how thoughtful regeneration can breathe new life into redundant buildings. The former Imperial Tobacco Factory has been carefully transformed into a distinctive collection of homes that celebrate the site’s industrial past while embracing contemporary living. Original architectural features are combined with modern design, creating homes that offer both character and comfort.

Now entering its final chapter, Factory No.1 has seen exceptional demand, with more than 95% of homes already sold. Interest has come from a wide range of buyers, including first‑time buyers, professionals and downsizers, all drawn to the development’s unique blend of heritage, quality and location.

Demand for new homes in Bristol remains strong, with Bristol City Council projecting the city’s population to rise to 526,000 by 2032. Factory No.1 is ideally positioned to meet this demand, located in the heart of Bedminster, one of the city’s most vibrant and sought‑after neighbourhoods. Residents benefit from being just minutes from Bristol city centre, as well as close proximity to Temple Meads station, offering direct rail services to London in approximately 1 hour 35 minutes and Birmingham in around 1 hour 20 minutes.

Closer to home, Bedminster’s popular North Street is renowned for its independent shops, cafés and restaurants, adding to the area’s strong appeal.

Vicky Dudbridge, Director at appointed selling agent Savills, commented: “Demand at Factory No.1 has remained exceptionally strong, supported by Bedminster’s growing reputation as one of Bristol’s most sought‑after neighbourhoods. Buyers are drawn to the area’s established independent culture, strong connectivity and the opportunity to secure a thoughtfully designed home within a landmark development.”

Shelley West, Sales and Marketing Director at City & Country, added: “The regeneration of former industrial buildings into new homes plays an important role in addressing housing demand, particularly in well‑connected urban locations. At Factory No.1, we’ve demonstrated how an unused factory can be thoughtfully redeveloped to preserve its heritage while creating a new community that responds to the needs of modern buyers.”

With only a limited number of homes remaining, Factory No.1 offers a rare opportunity to be part of one of Bristol’s most successful and distinctive regeneration projects as it reaches its final phase.