Dream Role for Helene at Green Walk, Standish

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January, 2023

DREAM ROLE FOR HELENE AT GREEN WALK, STANDISH

“I feel privileged to be working here and love introducing clients to what is on offer”

Helene Joel has a wealth of experience in the Gloucestershire property market and has worked alongside us since we first acquired the former Standish Hospital Estate at Stonehouse, near Stroud.

She now joins as one of the sales team and said: “I have seen pretty much every development across the Cotswolds and always believed this development is exceptional, there really is nothing else like it – nor is there likely to be.

“I have seen Green Walk grow and develop and got to know the team involved and how much they care about the legacy they are creating and it is truly wonderful to see it come to life.

“The range of properties, from two bedroom homes to £1m plus properties has attracted such a mix of people from first time buyers – like my own son! – to families wanting big flexible homes to downsizers wanting character and space in a glorious setting.

“My heart lifts every time I drive passed the gatehouse. I feel privileged to be working here and love introducing clients to what is on offer.”

The first phase of new build family homes is complete, so too the conversion of The Residence, an Art Deco building lovingly restored and converted.

Phase two new build homes are also complete and we are about to launch phase three, the conversion of a second Art Deco style building Named The Retreat.

Helene said: “With 70 properties sold, residents ae settling in and it is such an exciting time with new show homes opening and the launch of The Retreat. PJ Livesey are experts at converting listed buildings to create stunning new homes that ooze character and style and I know clients will love them.”

New Plots Coming Soon

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November, 2023

NEW RELEASES COMING SOON

Green Walk, Standish continues to be one of our most sought-after developments

A mature 32-acres estate on the edge of The Cotswolds with views to the River Severn estuary and surrounded by country walks. It is a country escape yet a short drive from some of the area’s outstanding towns like Stroud and the cities of Cirencester and Gloucester. And if you need to get further afield Standish has direct rail services which will take you to London in under two hours.

The mix of homes ranges from neat two-bedroom starter homes to large six-bedroom family properties and unique heritage properties in beautifully restored listed buildings all surrounded by rare trees, planted last century as an arboretum.

Each phase is eagerly anticipated and we’re just about to release a number of new plots to ensure we have a range of homes to match buyers looking to put down roots in this wonderful setting.

The upcoming properties include The Beeches, a handsome collection of semi-detached four/five bedroom homes, traditionally built with a contemporary three storey layout allowing for great flexibility and great views. Prices start from £649,950

Also available, in the current release The Chestnuts, three mews properties, each offering two bedrooms, flexible living/dining /kitchen area with private gardens and dedicated parking. Prices start from £349,950.

And for anyone seeking an exceptional and unique home, The Willow, is a one-off, six-bedroom house, with a contemporary finish and situated in a secluded section of the park. It is priced at £1.3m.

The sheer range of homes available at Green Walk is creating a true mixed community with young buyers, growing families and downsizers all enjoying this gorgeous location.

Group Sales Manager, Gavin Pearce, said: “There is nothing else like Green Walk. Driving through the gates and up the drive gives such a sense of arrival it feels very special. And I know the residents who have moved in feel the same way with a real sense of belonging and community.”

Whatever your budget, if you are looking for a forever home in a unique location then call and speak to the sales team and they will help you find a property that’s right for you.

Supporting the Fantastic Work of The Christie

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NOVEMBER, 2022

SUPPORTING THE CHRISTIE

And all of their fantastic work

We were very proud to be asked by The Christie Hospital to take part in a film for its annual review of the year about the life-changing work that the hospital does and the importance of charitable fundraising.

In 2021 the entire PJ Livesey company got involved travelling 25,000 miles around the world for our colleague Ralph Brocklehurst and raised more than £11,000 to help the hospital continue its pioneering work.

Managing Director Georgina Lynch went to visit The Christie’s new facility at Macclesfield and spoke about the wonderful treatment received by Ralph who sadly passed away last summer.

Georgina said: “The care Ralph received at The Christie was world class and we will continue to support this amazing charity.

“It was the first time I had visited the new Macclesfield site and it was both inspiring and humbling to be there and meet staff and patients and hear

their stories. It is obvious that every penny is vitally important and I am so grateful we have such expert care within our community.

“I was proud to be asked to take part in the film on behalf of PJ Livesey and it was my way of both honouring Ralph and thanking every member of staff and everyone else who helped us raise money for such a wonderful organisation.”

You can watch The Christie video here: Highlights of the Year video 2021-22

And read more about our Round the World trip for Ralph here: Around the World for Ralph

We were very proud to be asked by The Christie Hospital to take part in a film for its annual review of the year about the life-changing work that the hospital does and the importance of charitable fundraising.

In 2021 the entire PJ Livesey company got involved travelling 25,000 miles around the world for our colleague Ralph Brocklehurst and raised more than £11,000 to help the hospital continue its pioneering work.

Managing Director Georgina Lynch went to visit The Christie’s new facility at Macclesfield and spoke about the wonderful treatment received by Ralph who sadly passed away last summer.

Georgina said: “The care Ralph received at The Christie was world class and we will continue to support this amazing charity.

“It was the first time I had visited the new Macclesfield site and it was both inspiring and humbling to be there and meet staff and patients and hear their stories. It is obvious that every penny is vitally important and I am so grateful we have such expert care within our community.

“I was proud to be asked to take part in the film on behalf of PJ Livesey and it was my way of both honouring Ralph and thanking every member of staff and everyone else who helped us raise money for such a wonderful organisation.”

You can watch The Christie video here: Highlights of the Year video 2021-22

And read more about our Round the World trip for Ralph here: Around the World for Ralph

Heslington Road Estate site

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NOVEMBER, 2022

HESLINGTON ROAD ESTATE

Detailed plans have now been submitted

Detailed plans have now been submitted to York City Council for the conversion of the estate’s historic buildings to residential and the protection and enhancement of the grounds and landscape.

The application follows detailed discussions between the preferred developers, the PJ Livesey Group, and Historic England, heritage officers and planning officials together with wide consultations with the general public.

The plans would see the listed buildings converted to create 84 residential properties and there would also be a small number of new build homes, including a new gate house.

The Recreation Hall would be retained and restored as a multi-use space.

Land Director, James Woodmansee, said: “Since being named as preferred developer for this unique asset we have listened closely to the views of

heritage experts, local planners and local people and initial plans have significantly evolved.

“We believe the proposals now submitted will not only preserve the unique character of the estate but also provide York with homes of history and quality.

“The grounds, including a flourishing orchard, would be maintained and the Quaker Burial Ground would be unaffected by the proposals.

“Heslington Road is a very special place which has played a significant role in York’s history and these proposals will respect that with plans for a heritage trail telling the story of The Retreat.”

Detailed plans have now been submitted to York City Council for the conversion of the estate’s historic buildings to residential and the protection and enhancement of the grounds and landscape.

The application follows detailed discussions between the preferred developers, the PJ Livesey Group, and Historic England, heritage officers and planning officials together with wide consultations with the general public.

The plans would see the listed buildings converted to create 84 residential properties and there would also be a small number of new build homes, including a new gate house.

The Recreation Hall would be retained and restored as a multi-use space.

Land Director, James Woodmansee, said: “Since being named as preferred developer for this unique asset we have listened closely to the views of heritage experts, local planners and local people and initial plans have significantly evolved.

“We believe the proposals now submitted will not only preserve the unique character of the estate but also provide York with homes of history and quality.

“The grounds, including a flourishing orchard, would be maintained and the Quaker Burial Ground would be unaffected by the proposals.

“Heslington Road is a very special place which has played a significant role in York’s history and these proposals will respect that with plans for a heritage trail telling the story of The Retreat.”

Carving out History at Tapton Court

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November, 2022
CARVING OUT HISTORY AT TAPTON COURT

Traditional stone masonry skills are helping to bring Tapton Court back to its glorious best

Stephen Spence and his team from Elite Masonry Contracts have remade intricate balustrades, balcony posts and new gate pillars for the Italianate style villa in the Ranmoor district of the city.

The magnificent property – once said to have hosted King Edward VII when he was Prince of Wales – is being restored and converted to create 14 grand apartments.

Stephen, said: “It is a huge honour to work on a project like this. We are replicating stone work first designed and carved back in 1868 and putting it back together like a giant 3D jigsaw.

“Tapton Court is a magnificent property with wonderful views out over the city and as well as repairing we are repointing every piece of stone in its exterior and creating a new entrance from Shore Road with a rebuilt wall and new gate pillars.”

The stone comes from Witton Fell and is then hand carved in Elite’s workshop before being installed back on site.

Stephen said: “The pieces for the balustrade which frames the terrace are all hand carved by our stonemasons then brought back and installed. The property has some magnificent features like the wide flight of stone steps leading to the front door, the tower with its stained-glass window and a balcony off the first floor which has amazing views.

“It is wonderful to be able to bring a piece of the city’s history back into use.”

And Tapton Court does have an interesting history to tell.

Originally built for steel magnate John Henry Andrew, the property was sold ten years later to Henry Steel, a self-made millionaire and friend of King Edward VII who was said to have visited and stayed at the Villa when he was Prince of Wales.

After making his fortune as a bookmaker Steel purchased a steel manufacturing businesses and after acquiring several more went on to be chairman of United Steel Companies.

Steel died in 1918 and the property was sold two years later to Albert Victor Derry.

Born in Manchester of German descent and christened Albert Kochs, he took his mother’s maiden name during the second world war. Derry was a prolific industrialist, developing a Coke Oven company, a tar company, he made concrete blocks and finally set up an engineering and construction company.

He and his wife Olga lived at Tapton until 1931 when they moved to Bristol.

Albert died not long after and his wife Olga sold the Tapton Court estate to a charitable trust as a nurses’ home with two new wings added in 1936.

It was later bought by the University of Sheffield to provide student accommodation with a new annexe added in the 1980’s. It closed in the early 2000’s and was badly damaged by fire in 2010 before being placed on the Council’s ‘At Risk’ Register.

Steve and his team will also be working on two other listed building on the site, the original stable block and the gate house on Shore Road which will become individual properties. A separate apartment block is also being transformed and there will be three individual new build houses.

Our heritage architect Bill Bayliss said: “Tapton is a very special property, built in a grand style with a magnificent hallway and staircase which will be restored to serve the new apartments.

“The work done by skilled craftsmen, like the stone masons, is an example of the pride we take in bringing buildings like this back into use.

“The new homes we are creating here will have some wonderful original features, tall ceilings, big windows and that true sense of history.

“It is a complicated project but the end results will be magnificent.”

Tapton Court is due to be launched for sale early in 2023.

Plans to be Revealed for Legacy site in York

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OCTOBER, 2022

PLANS TO BE REVEALED FOR LEGACY SITE IN YORK

After detailed discussions with Historic England, York City Council and stakeholders we can now share detailed proposals for The Heslington Road Estate in York.

Consultation Open Days will be held at the site next week and we look forward to getting people’s feedback and views.

The 13-acre estate was integral to the pioneering work of The Retreat, established in 1796 by Quaker William Tuke, who believed physical and mental health were linked and created a place where the grounds offered recreation facilities to support mental health care.

It was brought to market when in-patient services on the site ceased and new centres of excellence for outpatients established in other locations in addition to Heslington Road.

Redevelopment of the buildings to create a high quality residential scheme is the most appropriate way of securing the long-term future of these significant buildings and the wider site.

PJ Livesey board director, James Woodmansee, said: “Ideas have been developed in consultation with heritage experts and stakeholders over the last 10 months and we are now at a stage where we can share them with neighbours and the wider community.

“We believe this is a unique opportunity to create a really special residential scheme, preserving the legacy of William Tuke, not just with the buildings but with the grounds.

“We are very keen to get feedback on our plans and look forward to hearing people’s views as we move forward with proposals.”

The proposals in brief:

• Conversion of the main hospital complex into 65-75 homes
• Conversion of Garrow Hill House into 6-8 homes
• Conversion of Home Farm into 2-5 homes
• Conversion of Spring Lodge, East Villa and Garrow Hill Coach House into individual homes
• The conversion of the former Recreation Hall to a residents’ Club Room that could also be used by the community
• Construction of 10-20 new build, family homes
• Extensive landscape restoration throughout the site and a dedicated Heritage Trail

A dedicated Heslington Road Estate website can be viewed here: https://heslingtonroadestate.co.uk/

 

The Consultation Open Days will be held within the former Recreation Hall at Heslington Road Estate, York, on:
Wednesday 12th October – 14:30 – 19:30
Thursday 13th October – 14:30 – 19:30

After detailed discussions with Historic England, York City Council and stakeholders we can now share detailed proposals for The Heslington Road Estate in York.

Consultation Open Days will be held at the site next week and we look forward to getting people’s feedback and views.

The 13-acre estate was integral to the pioneering work of The Retreat, established in 1796 by Quaker William Tuke, who believed physical and mental health were linked and created a place where the grounds offered recreation facilities to support mental health care.

It was brought to market when in-patient services on the site ceased and new centres of excellence for outpatients established in other locations in addition to Heslington Road.

Redevelopment of the buildings to create a high quality residential scheme is the most appropriate way of securing the long-term future of these significant buildings and the wider site.

PJ Livesey board director, James Woodmansee, said: “Ideas have been developed in consultation with heritage experts and stakeholders over the last 10 months and we are now at a stage where we can share them with neighbours and the wider community.

“We believe this is a unique opportunity to create a really special residential scheme, preserving the legacy of William Tuke, not just with the buildings but with the grounds.

“We are very keen to get feedback on our plans and look forward to hearing people’s views as we move forward with proposals.”

The proposals in brief:

• Conversion of the main hospital complex into 65-75 homes
• Conversion of Garrow Hill House into 6-8 homes
• Conversion of Home Farm into 2-5 homes
• Conversion of Spring Lodge, East Villa and Garrow Hill Coach House into individual homes
• The conversion of the former Recreation Hall to a residents’ Club Room that could also be used by the community
• Construction of 10-20 new build, family homes
• Extensive landscape restoration throughout the site and a dedicated Heritage Trail

A dedicated Heslington Road Estate website can be viewed here: https://heslingtonroadestate.co.uk/

 

The Consultation Open Days will be held within the former Recreation Hall at Heslington Road Estate, York, on:
Wednesday 12th October – 14:30 – 19:30
Thursday 13th October – 14:30 – 19:30