A View from The Clock Tower at York

by | May 17, 2022 | Blog, Current Developments, Feature Properties, Sales Information

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MAY, 2022

A VIEW FROM THE CLOCK TOWER AT YORK

Exquisite views from an exceptional and completely unique tower penthouse property

The Clock Tower at York is a beautiful sight on the city’s landscape – and the views from inside are pretty special too.

Only five of the 21 unique homes are still available and they include apartment 801 which has an amazing two storey window looking directly out over neighbouring York Race Course.

Group sales manager Gavin Pearce said: “It would be the perfect property for anyone who loves horse racing – you can literally watch from the window and enjoy the atmosphere.”

As well as stunning views the vast triplex apartment has three bedrooms and a fourth which could also be used as the perfect home office for anyone needing to work from home.

The high specification kitchen opens into a spacious living/dining area situated on the second level.

Add in lift access, two dedicated parking bays, a glamorous hotel style entrance lobby and easy access to York city centre.

Apartment 801 is priced at £799,950

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With the first residents due to move in soon this is a final opportunity to be part of this unique heritage development in one of the loveliest cities in the country.

Prices for the final five start from £399,950

CURRENT AVAILABILITY

The Clock Tower at York is a beautiful sight on the city’s landscape – and the views from inside are pretty special too.

Only five of the 21 unique homes are still available and they include apartment 801 which has an amazing two storey window looking directly out over neighbouring York Race Course.

Group sales manager Gavin Pearce said: “It would be the perfect property for anyone who loves horse racing – you can literally watch from the window and enjoy the atmosphere.”

As well as stunning views the vast triplex apartment has three bedrooms and a fourth which could also be used as the perfect home office for anyone needing to work from home.

The high specification kitchen opens into a spacious living/dining area situated on the second level.

Add in lift access, two dedicated parking bays, a glamorous hotel style entrance lobby and easy access to York city centre.

Apartment 801 is priced at £799,950

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With the first residents due to move in soon this is a final opportunity to be part of this unique heritage development in one of the loveliest cities in the country.

Prices for the final five start from £399,950

CURRENT AVAILABILITY

Clock Tower Launch Weekend

by | Mar 28, 2022 | Blog, Current Developments, New Properties, Sales Information, Updates

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MARCH, 2022

CLOCK TOWER LAUNCH WEEKEND

50% sold – final nine uniquely converted apartments and penthouse now available
The National Launch of The Clock Tower, York took place this weekend with a lovely event featuring some of the local companies that make the city so special. Outside in the courtyard, with the Terry’s Tower as a backdrop, we had Chocolate & Co, a not for profit charity enterprise launched during lock down by Linda Barrie and her daughter Mazza. As well as creating the most incredible hot chocolate drinks from solid chocolate discs they are helping those on the margins of society. They believe work gives a sense of purpose and offer training and opportunity to people struggling with addiction or with a history of offending and provide placements and wider support to help people find their way. Their inspiring work is already having positive results and their bright blue wagon is available to hire for all sorts of events. Learn more about them here: www.chocolateandco.org

Delicious individual platters of tapas were provided by The Good Food Shop on nearby Bishopthorpe Road were laid out in the Tower’s large lobby.

This independent deli and store first opened back in 1987 and is filled with an abundance of locally baked breads, cheese, charcuterie, fresh salads, cakes, pies and tarts and shelves full of provisions from Spain, Mexico and Italy.

In November 2020, local couple Dan and Ruth quit their jobs and took over the deli and as well as providing hampers of goodies and large catering platters they create the most amazing sandwiches and salads.

They know the Terry’s site well as their son attends the local school and they regularly stop off at the play park.

See their delicious produce here: www.goodfoodshopyork.co.uk

Interesting beers from the award-winning Brew York craft brewery provided the tipple for the evening. With flavours ranging from Brew York–E an appropriate Chocolate Milk Stout to Juice Forsyth a fruity IPA – the beer comes in beautifully designed cans. Brew York was founded by Wayne Smith and Lee Grabham in 2016, friends with an ambition to open a city centre brew house which was welcoming and inviting and where people could enjoy the beer they made while sat next to the tanks they were brewed in. The Brew House is tucked away in the bustling area of Walmgate and well worth a visit. Find out more about them here: www.brewyork.co.uk

York is such a buzzing city, full of interesting corners and individual entrepreneurs doing exceptional things.

The Terry family were forerunners of this enterprise spirit giving York its chocolate legacy.

Living in The Clock Tower not only gives access to this wonderful lifestyle you also get to own a little slice of York’s history.

With over 50% now sold, the final release of just nine individually designed and sympathetically converted apartments and penthouses are now available to purchase.

Our designer dressed show apartments are now available to view by appointment by our selling agents Savills.

If you would like more information or to book a viewing please contact Anne Haggis at the Savills New Homes Team in York on: 01904 617832

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PJL Staff Feel at Home at 825 Didsbury

by | Mar 15, 2022 | Blog, Current Developments, News & Events, Sales Information

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MARCH, 2022

PJL STAFF FEEL AT HOME AT 825

Everyone at PJ Livesey is passionate about the properties we build.

Everyone at PJ Livesey is passionate about the properties we build from our architects and technicians to the surveyors and site teams.

The sales teams see first-hand the reaction of buyers to all of our developments and at 825 Didsbury, two of the team loved it so much they decided to make their homes there.

Brittany purchased a conversion property while colleague Keith snapped up one of the new build apartments in the final phase, The Cedars.

Brittany and Keith are both sales advisors and have worked on several of our developments around Didsbury overseeing sales and move-ins at St James MMU and Green Walk on Nell Lane before moving on to 825 Didsbury.

Keith said: “I genuinely love each of the PJ Livesey developments I have worked on but house moves are often about timing. We decided to downsize from our family home in Sale and so started looking at apartments in different areas.

“But we love Didsbury and the location of 825 is perfect so we bought a two-bedroom apartment in the new wing of The Cedars the Grade 2 listed conversion.”

Keith and his partner are now conveniently renting at Parklands, the apartment conversion scheme at 825, after their family home sold quickly.

Keith said: “Moving can be stressful but renting at Parklands means I am ultra-handy for work and also for watching our new home get finished!”

First completions at The Cedars are scheduled for late April with the whole

of the building, including the grand entrance lobby and communal areas, due to be finished by summer.

Colleague Brittany and her partner meanwhile are happily settled in their new home after moving in in 2020. She said: “I love the character of the buildings as well as the location and we absolutely love living here.”

Just one property remains available at 825.

Plot 106 is a beautiful one bedroom apartment on the first floor of the original Victorian Villa. It boasts a big bay window to the open plan living/ dining area, a master bedroom with Juliette balcony and dedicated parking.

It is priced at £309,950 and to make an appointment to view please contact Keith or Brittany on 0161 448 0902

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Everyone at PJ Livesey is passionate about the properties we build from our architects and technicians to the surveyors and site teams.

The sales teams see first-hand the reaction of buyers to all of our developments and at 825 Didsbury, two of the team loved it so much they decided to make their homes there.

Brittany purchased a conversion property while colleague Keith snapped up one of the new build apartments in the final phase, The Cedars.

Brittany and Keith are both sales advisors and have worked on several of our developments around Didsbury overseeing sales and move-ins at St James MMU and Green Walk on Nell Lane before moving on to 825 Didsbury.

Keith said: “I genuinely love each of the PJ Livesey developments I have worked on but house moves are often about timing. We decided to downsize from our family home in Sale and so started looking at apartments in different areas.

“But we love Didsbury and the location of 825 is perfect so we bought a two-bedroom apartment in the new wing of The Cedars the Grade 2 listed conversion.”

Keith and his partner are now conveniently renting at Parklands, the apartment conversion scheme at 825, after their family home sold quickly.

Keith said: “Moving can be stressful but renting at Parklands means I am ultra-handy for work and also for watching our new home get finished!”

First completions at The Cedars are scheduled for late April with the whole of the building, including the grand entrance lobby and communal areas, due to be finished by summer.

Colleague Brittany and her partner meanwhile are happily settled in their new home after moving in in 2020. She said: “I love the character of the buildings as well as the location and we absolutely love living here.”

Just one property remains available at 825.

Plot 106 is a beautiful one bedroom apartment on the first floor of the original Victorian Villa. It boasts a big bay window to the open plan living/ dining area, a master bedroom with Juliette balcony and dedicated parking.

It is priced at £309,950 and to make an appointment to view please contact Keith or Brittany on 0161 448 0902

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First Phase of The Clock Tower Now Sold Out

by | Feb 22, 2022 | Blog, Current Developments, News & Events, Sales Information, Updates

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FEBRUARY, 2022

FIRST RELEASES NOW SOLD

The first apartments in the converted Terry’s Clock Tower at York sold off-plan within days.

The first apartments in the converted Terry’s Clock Tower at York sold off-plan within days of being released for sale.

Due to the demand, we are now releasing the next phase of homes in this unique building and expect to see similar interest.

We are also fitting out two new show homes which will give an indication of the scale and character of these exceptional properties.

Both show apartments are duplexes but offer very different living options. Apartment 102 has a dramatic galleried living area leading out onto a private balcony and a self-contained master bedroom suite, again with its own private balcony, all on the lower level. On the upper level a second large bedroom and bathroom together with a utility room and overlooking the living area a wonderful study area or bed deck.

Apartment 101 offers lower level living leading out onto a private balcony and on the upper floor a master bedroom suite and a second bedroom, bathroom and linen store.

We are planning to reveal these wonderful spaces at the National Launch in March so be sure to register your interest to ensure an invitation.

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Group Sales Manager Gavin Pearce, said: “The Clock Tower is such a significant landmark for the city and buyers really appreciate its history and the wonderful location and want to be part of it.

“The apartments are very cleverly designed to incorporate as many features as possible and make the most of the Tower’s vast space.

“As a developer we always try to create spaces that are practical as well as beautiful and fitted out to the highest standard so they become a new built legacy. There are only 22 apartments in the Clock Tower and half have now been reserved.

“The new show apartments are stunning and we are looking forward to welcoming people to come and view.”

The scheme is due for completion this summer.

The Clock Tower is being sold through Savills New Homes office in York city centre and staff there will be happy to give more details of the apartments available, discuss buyers’ individual circumstances and arrange viewings – CALL SAVILLS ON 01132 201 238

The first apartments in the converted Terry’s Clock Tower at York sold off-plan within days of being released for sale.

Due to the demand, we are now releasing the next phase of homes in this unique building and expect to see similar interest.

We are also fitting out two new show homes which will give an indication of the scale and character of these exceptional properties.

Both show apartments are duplexes but offer very different living options. Apartment 102 has a dramatic galleried living area leading out onto a private balcony and a self-contained master bedroom suite, again with its own private balcony, all on the lower level. On the upper level a second large bedroom and bathroom together with a utility room and overlooking the living area a wonderful study area or bed deck.

Apartment 101 offers lower level living leading out onto a private balcony and on the upper floor a master bedroom suite and a second bedroom, bathroom and linen store.

We are planning to reveal these wonderful spaces at a preview launch so be sure to register your interest to ensure an invitation.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
Group Sales Manager Gavin Pearce, said: “The Clock Tower is such a significant landmark for the city and buyers really appreciate its history and the wonderful location and want to be part of it.

“The apartments are very cleverly designed to incorporate as many features as possible and make the most of the Tower’s vast space.

“As a developer we always try to create spaces that are practical as well as beautiful and fitted out to the highest standard so they become a new built legacy. There are only 22 apartments in the Clock Tower and half have now been reserved.

“The new show apartments are stunning and we are looking forward to welcoming people to come and view.”

The scheme is due for completion this summer.

The Clock Tower is being sold through Savills New Homes office in York city centre and staff there will be happy to give more details of the apartments available, discuss buyers’ individual circumstances and arrange viewings – CALL SAVILLS ON 01132 201 238

Time Moving on for Terry’s Clock Tower

by | Dec 21, 2021 | Blog, Current Developments, New Properties, News & Events, Sales Information, Updates

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December, 2021

TIME MOVING ON FOR TERRY’S CLOCK TOWER

York’s iconic Terry’s Clock Tower clock will soon be marking time once again.

The city landmark – once the timekeeper for thousands of factory workers – has not worked since chocolate production on the site ended in 2005.

The PJ Livesey Group, which converted the original factory building into apartments, is now converting the tower and commissioned experts from Smith of Derby to bring the clock back into working order. The restored clock faces etched with the words ‘Terry’s York’ were re-installed in a complex operation three years ago and now the intricate working mechanism is ready to get the giant hands moving once again.

Sales and Complex Projects manager for Smith of Derby, Martin Butchers said: “This has been an amazing project that has required not just all our skills but some deft detective work by the team.

“Terry’s is a rare Waiting Train Clock, made by Gents of Leicester, which is powered, not by battery, but by an electrical impulse from a master clock. It was a visionary concept, well ahead of its time, but by the 1940s had already started to fall out of use.

“When we came to remove the clock we were absolutely heart-broken to discover that the acual mechanism was not there. Despite extensive inquiries and a great deal of effort by many, many people it was never found so we set about finding original parts to recreate it.”

This search involved speaking to horologists all over the country, chasing tip-offs and poring over auction house catalogues and eventually the team sourced the majority of the parts needed.

Martin said: “The workings of the clock are made up of the central waiting train and master clock, the trickle charger, low voltage warning bell and batteries together with connecting rods and joints.

“Under the approved planning permission we had to find replacement parts from the same era and by the same maker – Gents of Leicester – to effectively replace, as far as possible, with like for like. We have achieved this with the exception of the connecting rods and a few joints so essentially, the working system will be pretty much as original.

“It has been quite a challenge but the excitement when one of us managed to track down a part was huge and the day we put everything back together was quite momentous for everyone involved.

“The mechanism is now all complete and being safely stored waiting for the day it can be installed and the clock can once again mark time for York.”

Conversion work on the tower is well underway to create 21 unique homes within the Grade II listed building and sales are due to launch through Savills in the New Year with the project complete by late summer.

PJ Livesey Managing Director Georgina Lynch said: “Terry’s is so much part of the history of York and the clock tower such a landmark that it will be a significant moment when the clock is working once again.

“It is huge tribute to the team from Smith of Derby that we have reached this point and to our teams who are now working on the building to create some truly lovely homes.

“Without this new use there was a danger of the buildings falling into decay so it will be lovely to see the tower lived in and loved just like the neighbouring Factory Building.”

PJ Livesey has ensured the space behind the clock face is accessible by lift and discussions about potential limited public access are now taking place with local heritage groups.

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Heritage Collection Launches in the Cotswolds

by | Dec 16, 2021 | Blog, Current Developments, New Properties, Sales Information, Updates

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December, 2021

HERITAGE COLLECTION LAUNCHES

Preview First heritage property releases in the Cotswolds

Our Green Walk development close to the village of Stonehouse in the Cotswolds includes four listed buildings that will be converted to create unique homes of character.

The first of these buildings – The Residence – is now being launched for sale.

Built in art deco style the building sits at the back of the 30-acre site and has been split vertically to create a handsome row of three bedroom homes with distinctive first floor balconies, private parking and gardens.

Group sales manager Gavin Pearce: “It is very exciting to be able to bring the first of the listed buildings to market and we know there is huge interest.

“The Residence is also the first of our new Heritage Collection for which we have developed a new specification and interior detail to further refine the unique character of these conversion properties.”

Clients who have already registered their interest will be given an exclusive VIP preview which will be followed by a public release of detailed floor plans, pricing and availability.

Gavin added: “The first homes we built at Green Walk are large, family sized new build homes and all have now been sold. It is lovely to see the first residents moving in and enjoying this very special place.

“Buyers appreciate not only the historic nature of the site but the protected arboretum and how the development has different areas and different styles of buildings and sizes of properties which makes for a really interesting community.”

Also just launched is Plot 146 of The Hydro. This is a grand design of a house offering single level living on a vast and luxurious scale surrounded by open space and long-distance views. The Hydro is a very special home for the most discerning of buyers.

Gavin said: “The Cotswolds is a truly beautiful part of the country and Green Walk enjoys the perfect location close to many of the areas’ bustling towns and cities.

“We can’t wait to show people the Heritage Collection and the unique lifestyle on offer.”

THE RESIDENCE
Prices start from £524,950

THE HYDRO
Price on application

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