Co-op becomes first confirmed tenant of Kimpton Road 'Lu2on' development
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'Lu2on' is being constructed upon a 6.9-acre site off Kimpton Road, formerly occupied by the Vauxhall factory.
The new estate offers 877 apartments with a mixture of studio, one and two bedroom apartments, starting from £220,000.
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The Co-op is the first confirmed tenant on site, which is expected to be complete by winter 2021.
Santhosh Gowda, chairman of Strawberry Star, said: “We are delighted to be announcing our anchor tenant, Co-op at our Lu2on scheme.
"This is the first of many household brands that will be part of Lu2on going forward. The entry of Co-op into our award-winning developments demonstrates confidence of retailers in our development and the area.
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Hide Ad"Lu2on is not only integral to the regeneration of Luton, but also, contributing to the economic growth of the town by creating a vibrant new neighbourhood. We are anticipating many local and high street businesses to be part of Lu2on.”
Lu2on has already won two awards – Best Mixed Use Development in the UK with a 5-star rating at the International Property Awards 2019 and the Best Offplan Development Award at the First Time Buyers Readers Award 2019.
Chris Barter, the Co-op's acquisition manager, added: “We are delighted to confirm that we’ll be the anchor tenant at Lu2on, the area is undergoing a transformation with airport upgrades and better connectivity.
"The team is really looking forward to serving the area and operating at the heart of community life. Co-op is committed to connecting communities and making a difference locally.”
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