Top 10 housebuilder Keepmoat has completed its transformation of the former Rolls Royce factory off Nightingale Road, creating 372 new homes.
The 18-acre strong brownfield site was acquired by the housebuilder in 2017, a decade after the factory shut down – made famous for manufacturing engines for the iconic Spitfire planes.
The housebuilder started on site in 2021, working with multiple partners to regenerate the disused land into a multi-tenure community of high-quality homes, including 12 affordable and accessible bungalows with Derby Homes.
The newly created neighbourhood represents a £50 million investment from the housebuilder, which specialises in transforming brownfield sites into thriving new communities.
Adam Sharpe, Regional Managing Director at Keepmoat, East Midlands, said: “The Keepmoat team is delighted to finalise the last few sales at Marble Square, breathing new life into Osmanton. This development is rich in history, as it was operated by Rolls Royce for a century and has become one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks.
“At Keepmoat, our mission is to build more than just homes. We are dedicated to regenerating areas sustainably and creating communities where people want to live.”
The Marble Square development, aptly named based on suggestions from students at the local Ashwood Spencer Academy, includes the formerly converted and historic Marble Hall, which now serves as office and commercial space.
The homes also feature future-proofing technologies including solar panels – helping residents to reduce carbon emissions by up to two-thirds compared to older housing stock.
