Why Southsea is the perfect place to call home

by | Nov 21, 2024 | Blog, Case Study, Community, Current Developments, Featured, News & Events, St. James Hospital, Portsmouth, Uncategorised

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November, 2024

southsea, the perfect place to call home

Transforming the former St James Hospital might just be our favourite project so far ! 

Why Southsea is the perfect place to call home Transforming the former St James Hospital might just be our favourite project so far. The grand, gothic style Grade II listed buildings, now known as St. James Park, Southsea are being given a new chapter as we create new community of contemporary homes, with open green space and tranquil residents’ facilities. One of the biggest selling points for St James Park has to be its location in the stunning coastal town of Southsea. With its dynamic blend of natural beauty, independent spirit, and vibrant community, Southsea offers an enviable lifestyle. So, what makes this coastal gem such a desirable place to live? Beachside Bliss and Outdoor Spaces For those who love the outdoors, Southsea offers some of the most picturesque coastal views in the UK. The Southsea Beach stretches along the seafront, providing the perfect place for early morning strolls, paddleboarding, or simply watching the sunset over the Solent. The nearby Southsea Common, a vast expanse of green space, is a favourite for picnics, outdoor fitness sessions, or a quiet moment in nature. Living in Southsea means you’re never far from the refreshing sea air or the tranquillity of open spaces. Whether you’re walking along the pebbled beach or cycling around the leafy avenues, the blend of coastal and green spaces provides a wonderful backdrop for a balanced lifestyle.

Indie vibes and local treasures

Southsea is renowned for its laid-back, independent spirit, and the town’s high streets reflect that in spades. Quirky boutiques, artisan coffee shops, and bustling restaurants line the roads of Albert Road and Osborne Road, making it a haven for those who appreciate local craftsmanship and community.

For the coffee connoisseurs, Garage Lounge offers one of the best brews in town, while The Tenth Hole is a must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth, serving cakes that are legendary among locals. The area also has an abundance of vintage shops, record stores, and galleries, adding to its eclectic charm. Southsea’s independent ethos is woven into its fabric, making it an exciting place to explore and discover something new around every corner.

Dining, nightlife, and retail hotspots

When it comes to dining out, Southsea has a thriving culinary scene that caters to all tastes. From casual, beachside eateries to high-end dining experiences, the area boasts an impressive range of options. Restaurant 27 offers fine dining with a modern British twist, while The Chambers is a local favourite for its atmospheric interior and globally inspired menu.

For those who enjoy a vibrant nightlife, Southsea doesn’t disappoint. Trendy bars like the Merchant House are perfect for craft beer enthusiasts, while Alchemist brings an innovative cocktail experience to the town. Retail therapy is also well-catered for, with local businesses and boutique stores offering everything from designer homewares to unique fashion finds.

Festivals and events: bringing the community together

One of the most exciting aspects of Southsea life is its packed calendar of festivals and events. The annual Victorious Festival, held on Southsea Common, is a highlight of the year, attracting international music acts alongside local talent. It’s not just about music though — throughout the year, residents can enjoy events such as the Southsea Food Festival, where local eateries come together to showcase their best dishes, or the Love Southsea Market, a bustling hub of local makers, bakers, and artisans.

These events highlight Southsea’s vibrant sense of community, offering both residents and visitors an opportunity to come together, celebrate, and enjoy the town’s creative energy.

A place to call home

Living in Southsea means being part of a welcoming, dynamic, and diverse community. For new residents of St James Park, this thriving coastal town offers not just a home, but a lifestyle. With its stunning natural surroundings, thriving independent businesses, and exciting cultural events, Southsea is more than just a location—it’s a way of life.

We look forward to helping you explore all that this wonderful town has to offer. Stay tuned as we spotlight some of Southsea’s best-loved businesses and local events in the coming months across our social media.

Discover more about what is available at St James Park. Call our sales team now on 0800 151 0960 and arrange your visit to the Marketing Suite or just pop on down to discuss information about our first phase releases, including CGIs, floor plans, and the rest of what’s on offer at St James Park.

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Exclusive First Look

by | Nov 7, 2024 | Blog, Current Developments, New Properties, News & Events, Recently Acquired, Sales Information, St. James Hospital, Portsmouth, Uncategorised

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Novmeber, 2024

Exclusive first look at St. James Park, Southsea

We’ve unveiled Phase I preview information to pre-registered clients

Recently, we hosted an exclusive preview event, offering local community members and early registered clients a first look at the highly anticipated Phase One releases at St. James Park—a collection of high-specification, newly built, and converted homes at the former St. James Hospital site.

This initial phase boasts eco-friendly features, dedicated parking, and premium finishes that set these homes apart.

After a sneak peek a few weeks ago, we were thrilled to reveal more of what makes St. James Park unique.

Originally built as the city’s asylum, the impressive Grade II listed buildings are being sensitively transformed into 151 homes, alongside 58 newly built residences. During the event, attendees viewed CGIs, specifications, and animations showcasing the first newly built homes available in Phase One.

After engaging conversations about the development’s rich history, stunning location, and advanced energy-saving technology, we’re pleased to announce that the first off-plan reservations were secured at the event.

In response to this enthusiasm, we have decided to release four 2, 3 and 4 bedroom beautifully converted properties within the historic hospital building.

Our Head of Client Journey, Rebecca Drinkwater, commented:

“It was an incredibly inspiring event. We welcomed so many people eager to learn more about living at St. James Park, and the demand for appointments has been unprecedented.

This site is an essential part of the city’s heritage with a unique story to tell, and we loved learning more about its history from those we met today.

“We are passionate about giving historic buildings a new lease of life and look forward to sharing more of St. James’ story through the conversion. The next showcase event marks another exciting step, and we can’t wait to reveal our first converted properties at St. James Park.”

On 16th and 17th November, four properties in the Goddard section will be showcased, offering guests a first look at this stunning collection of converted homes.

A huge thank you to everyone who has shown interest in St. James Park so far. We loved hearing your enthusiasm for the site’s history and Southsea in general. We look forward to seeing you at our next event on 16th & 17th November!

If you’re interested in the development or would like to arrange your preview appointment please register your interest and a member of our team will be delighted to answer your questions you may have as well as provide insight into our homes within this historic site.

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Portsmouth Development Update

by | Oct 9, 2024 | Blog, News & Events, Sales Information, St. James Hospital, Portsmouth, Uncategorised, Updates

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October, 2024

St James Park, Southsea

Updates on The former St. James Hospital in Portsmouth and it’s rebrand

ST. JAMES PARK, SOUTHSEA
In 2023, we secured planning approval to transform the former St James hospital in Portsmouth into a new community, providing a new lease of life for the historic buildings and creating much needed new homes. Now rebranded St. James Park, Southsea and with works progressing on site, we’re excited to prepare provisional Phase I information for release soon on this prominently positioned development on the south coast.

St. James Park, Southsea will include 151 beautifully converted homes situated within the iconic and complex listed buildings as well as 58 energy efficient newly built houses in the grounds that surround it.

The gothic-style Grade II listed former hospital buildings and grounds present a truly unique setting and an opportunity to deliver a stunning collection of restored and newly built homes. We’re excited to share the latest on what’s happening on site as well as how interested parties can stay right up to date with what’s coming up over the next few months.

AN EXCITING NEW CHAPTER
Last week we released our new brand for the development, which was designed to showcase the building’s grand façade whilst echoing the developments history by retaining part of its original name.

This marked an important step for St. James Park and we’re delighted to now begin sharing the first of many updates to come over the next few months.

We will be giving registered clients an opportunity to preview first-phase plans of a limited collection of newly built homes at the end of October. We will also be giving interested buyers the chance to meet our friendly team to discuss what’s on offer at St. James Park, Southsea now and in the future with the launch of our onsite Marketing Suite.

To receive exclusive information about our October preview event, make sure to register your interest in St. James Park, Southsea by clicking here to get all the info.

WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE
We’ve been on site since the beginning of the year undertaking preparatory work, with the first phase of newly built houses now rising out of the ground with foundations in and steel frames being erected to the west of the site.

As part of our future aims for the development, we will be working on plans for the cricket pitch and pavilion to be restored and upgraded, allowing for Portsmouth & Southsea Cricket Club to continue using this unique facility for many years to come. We also hope the new clubhouse will also be available for various community uses once restored.

Make sure to keep an eye out across our socials and check back on our website for more info about St James Park as we release it.

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Plans for New Neighbourhood at St James Portsmouth

by | Mar 11, 2020 | Planning Information, St. James Hospital, Portsmouth

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MARCH, 2020

PLANS FOR NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD

at St. James Hospital Site in Portsmouth near Southsea

After extensive consultation with the local residents and community groups we have submitted detailed plans for the St James Hospital site at Portsmouth. The proposals are centred round preserving the lovely listed buildings and would create a unique and special place to live.

Director James Woodmansee said: “We believe this can be an outstanding development: beautiful listed buildings converted for living, new build homes of high quality, new play spaces and gardens all within a protected and enhanced parkland setting. It has taken many months to finalise and refine these plans and we are delighted to be ab le to share our vision with the public.”

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT >

The proposals would see the listed buildings converted to 146 properties, ranging from one, two and three bedroom apartments to three and four bedroom houses.

There will also be 59 new build homes, offering three to five bedrooms and an additional 25 ‘affordable’ properties that will include 18 apartments.

The landscape plans include a new 1km walkway, children’s informal doorstep play areas, new seating, wildflower planting and new hedges and trees and a series of formal and informal footpaths connecting the many amenity spaces and linking into the wider neighbourhood footpath network.

At the heart of the development, within the centre of the heritage buildings, there will be a series of courtyard spaces and gardens including a new Kitchen Garden of raised beds providing residents the opportunity to grow vegetables herbs and flowers.

Public consultation about the plans is now on-going ahead of being considered by Portsmouth City Planning Committee this summer.

You will find regular updates on the development plans via our dedicated St James Portsmouth page.

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After extensive consultation with the local residents and community groups we have submitted detailed plans for the St James Hospital site at Portsmouth. The proposals are centred round preserving the lovely listed buildings and would create a unique and special place to live.

Director James Woodmansee said: “We believe this can be an outstanding development: beautiful listed buildings converted for living, new build homes of high quality, new play spaces and gardens all within a protected and enhanced parkland setting. It has taken many months to finalise and refine these plans and we are delighted to be ab le to share our vision with the public.”

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT >

The proposals would see the listed buildings converted to 146 properties, ranging from one, two and three bedroom apartments to three and four bedroom houses.

There will also be 59 new build homes, offering three to five bedrooms and an additional 25 ‘affordable’ properties that will include 18 apartments.

The landscape plans include a new 1km walkway, children’s informal doorstep play areas, new seating, wildflower planting and new hedges and trees and a series of formal and informal footpaths connecting the many amenity spaces and linking into the wider neighbourhood footpath network.

At the heart of the development, within the centre of the heritage buildings, there will be a series of courtyard spaces and gardens including a new Kitchen Garden of raised beds providing residents the opportunity to grow vegetables herbs and flowers.

Public consultation about the plans is now on-going ahead of being considered by Portsmouth City Planning Committee this summer.

You will find regular updates on the development plans via our dedicated St James Portsmouth page.

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St. James Portsmouth – Planning

by | Jul 15, 2019 | Blog, Community, Featured, News & Events, Planning Consultation, Planning Information, St. James Hospital, Portsmouth, Updates

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June, 2019

PROPOSALS FOR PORTSMOUTH SITE

We’ve been selected to bring forward proposals to redevelop a large hospital site in Portsmouth.

St James’ Hospital, close to the sea front at Southsea, consists of a number of handsome Grade 2 listed buildings set in 25 acres of parkland.

There is a well-loved cricket pitch and pavilion and a Grade 2 listed chapel that will be retained with options for community use.

The buildings are recently vacant after NHS services were relocated to new facilities in the city and we are now consulting with the local community on how they would like to see the site developed.

P J Livesey Director, James Woodmansee, said: “The St James’ Hospital site is a landmark for Portsmouth and one that demands a unique solution. We have the extensive knowledge and experience to do this and to do it well and will be working alongside the City Council and the city’s conservation team

“This is an opportunity to redefine residential development within Portsmouth, providing unrivalled new homes on a scale that can make a real difference to the mix available, making the best use of a brownfield site and securing a long-term future for a significant range of listed buildings.

“It is an opportunity not to be squandered and our uncompromising approach to quality and heritage will create an exemplar development the local community and the wider City will be proud of.”

The first Community Consultation Event is being held on Wednesday July 17th between 2.30pm and 7.30pm at Portsmouth and Southsea Cricket Club, Locksway Road, Portsmouth. PO4 8LD

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