A HERITAGE Homes development in the Isle of Man has won a bronze award at the What House? Awards.

 
The Quay West development on North Quay in Douglas won the Best Apartment Scheme award at a ceremony held in London.

Dandara, Heritage Homes' parent group, also took the gold award in the same category for its Portelet Bay development in Jersey.

The What House? Awards are in their 30th year and are seen as the Oscars of the new home industry in the UK.

Seamus Nugent, managing director of Dandara, said: "The award for Quay West is a fantastic achievement and is recognition for the high standards and outstanding design we are consistently delivering here on the Isle of Man and in all our developments throughout the UK.
 
"It recognises that contemporary architecture, coupled with a high specification, can enhance the capital's built environment. 

"For Quay West to be held up by the judges as one of the best examples in the UK of what can be achieved is a truly outstanding accolade for the whole team involved in the development."

In their citation the judges said they liked the use of Manx stone in the Quay West development.

They said: "As part of the regeneration of the waterfront in the capital, Douglas, the company has produced Quay West, a mixed-use scheme of office, residential and commercial space, right opposite the marina and only minutes from the main financial district.

"The super-size balconies and terraces and the clever design that means a number of rooms open onto these outside spaces makes Quay West a fine place for professional couples, downsizers and investors alike."