The Bristol Post published Tax office will be student digs

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CONSTRUCTION firm Beard has started a 5.3 million refurbishment of Norfolk House - the former HM Revenue and Customs tax office in Water Lane, Bristol, which is being transformed into student accommodation.

Beard is working with Stamford Goldhawk and architects Stride Treglown to develop the office building into 152 studio apartments with en-suite showers and fitted furniture.

The four-storey building will also house an on-site gym, cinema and private study rooms with high-speed broadband and wi-fi throughout.

Energy-saving measures include the installation of solar panels to the roof of the building, which will help to reduce the residents' carbon footprint and lower the cost of energy bills.

Beard contracts manager Martin Courtney said: "There is a desperate need for high quality student accommodation in Bristol and this hi-spec refurbishment will make a valuable contribution to meeting this need.

"We're delighted to be working with Stamford Goldhawk and Stride Treglown in the delivery of this important student housing scheme which will provide university students with a comfortable and purpose-designed home away from home during their studies."

The scheme is due for completion in July 2015.

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The Bristol Post published Tax office will be student digs