Love at First Sight for Giuseppe

by | Apr 13, 2021 | Blog, Case Study, Featured, News & Events, Standish Hospital

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APRIL, 2021

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT FOR GIUSEPPE

Giuseppe Alfonso knew the moment that he walked onto our Storeton Hall development he wanted to live there. 

Giuseppe Alfonso knew the moment he walked onto our Storeton Hall development on the Wirral that he wanted to live there and reserved a property on the spot!

“I fell in love with it straight away and as soon as I walked in the show house I told Ryan to sign me up!” he said.

Giuseppe has lived on the Wirral all his adult life and loves that fact that the west side of the peninsular has a country / outdoorsy feel but is still handy for everywhere. He said: “Its seven miles in a taxi for a night out in Liverpool while Chester and Manchester are easy to get to but when you are here it’s really beautiful and peaceful.

“I’d been cycling past Storeton Hall for six years so knew the location and on the spur of the moment called in when I saw the sales launch sign.”

He bought a three-bedroom semi-detached property which looks across to the Listed Hall which is being converted to create two large properties.

Giuseppe said: “It is really nice being part of such a historical site and my house is lovely, really light with big rooms and finished to a really high specification.

“PJ Liveseys are doing it really well with lots of open space and a real mix of properties and the whole team has been wonderful to deal with – nothing has been too much trouble.

“It is not a big development and I think that once the site is finished it will be amazing. I feel very lucky to be living here.”

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Giuseppe Alfonso knew the moment he walked onto our Storeton Hall development on the Wirral that he wanted to live there and reserved a property on the spot!

“I fell in love with it straight away and as soon as I walked in the show house I told Ryan to sign me up!” he said.

Giuseppe has lived on the Wirral all his adult life and loves that fact that the west side of the peninsular has a country / outdoorsy feel but is still handy for everywhere. He said: “Its seven miles in a taxi for a night out in Liverpool while Chester and Manchester are easy to get to but when you are here it’s really beautiful and peaceful.

“I’d been cycling past Storeton Hall for six years so knew the location and on the spur of the moment called in when I saw the sales launch sign.”

He bought a three-bedroom semi-detached property which looks across to the Listed Hall which is being converted to create two large properties.

Giuseppe said: “It is really nice being part of such a historical site and my house is lovely, really light with big rooms and finished to a really high specification.

“PJ Liveseys are doing it really well with lots of open space and a real mix of properties and the whole team has been wonderful to deal with – nothing has been too much trouble.

“It is not a big development and I think that once the site is finished it will be amazing. I feel very lucky to be living here.”

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The development of Green Walk, Standish

by | Mar 25, 2021 | Blog, Current Developments, News & Events, Sales Information, Standish Hospital

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March, 2023

PROGRESS AT GREEN WALK, STANDISH

Voted “Best Place to Live, 2021” by The Times

It’s official, Stroud has been voted the best place to live 2021 by the Sunday Times – read the article here

The development of Green Walk Standish, is well underway and our sales team are experiencing unprecedented interest from buyers wishing to own a beautiful P J Livesey home set within this area of outstanding natural beauty.

Indeed so much so, that purchasers already in a proceedable position are being invited for exclusive off-plan preview appointments. Ten of the first fifteen properties have now been reserved off-plan since the first preview viewings on the 15th of February ahead of the National Launch in Summer 2021.

BUT our message to buyers who have already registered their interest is, do not worry – you have not missed out. From this weekend we will have an additional four properties available, in addition we are also going to fast track two later phases comprising of an historic Art Deco conversion, as well as newly built mews homes located opposite the original Standish country house.

The latest release will comprise of The Ash house type. An originally designed and beautifully finished substantial four bedroom detached home with large garden and spacious garage. The most impressive feature is a full width (approximately 30ft) south facing first floor terrace over looking the stunning central green. Views from the rear of the property are of mature woodland and the original ornamental pond complete with resident ducks!

The Ash has been designed for flexible family living and boasts four large double bedrooms with master and guest en-suite. The property features spacious light filled rooms and a bespoke fitted kitchen which flows through to a family area with expansive bi-folding doors that lead out onto an generous private garden. It’s easy to see why these homes are attracting such a high level of interest locally, and from families wishing to relocate from city locations.

Perry Bishop’s local property expert and new homes development manager, Helene Parker-Joel said:

“Given the unprecedented demand P J Livesey have decided to bring more properties into phase one that are expected to be completed between July and December.”

The site offers this perfect lifestyle nestled within 32-acres of rolling hills, healthy green foliage and charming wildlife – a true testament to natural outstanding beauty.”

Group sales manager, Gavin Pearce added:
“So much love and care is going into creating Green Walk and we look forward to welcoming many more visitors when we open our doors to the public at the forthcoming national launch.”

The pending national launch has now been re-scheduled for summer time to enable us to prepare a new show home. Work is progressing as quickly and as safely as possible to ensure the show home is ready in time for the launch in summer 2021 however a small number of COVID secure weekend preview appointments are available for purchasers who are in a proceedable position.

Buyers who are interested in reserving off-plan, ahead of the national launch are urged to contact our sales team to avoid disappointment.

PJ Livesey are delighted to be working in partnership with local property experts Perry Bishop. If you would like to arrange a free valuation of your home or to find out more about the best way to market your home in the current climate, please call or email the friendly team who will be happy to help you with your next move. Email Perry Bishop at Stroudvalleys@perrybishop.co.uk or give them a call on 01453 762306.

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IMPORTANT HERITAGE BUILDINGS SAVED IN STROUD

by | Sep 19, 2019 | Blog, Community, Featured, New Properties, News & Events, Recently Acquired, Standish Hospital, Updates

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September, 2019

STANDISH ESTATE PURCHASE

32-acre site near Stroud within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

We have just completed the purchase of the Standish Estate, a beautiful 32-acre site near Stroud in Gloucestershire within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

At the heart of this glorious wooded estate are a cluster of historic buildings that span the centuries, including a Grade 2 listed Georgian manor house. The estate was most recently used as a hospital and other buildings include two Art Deco style ward buildings and a distinctive hydrotherapy pool house.

The main hospital closed in 2004 and earlier this year we received planning permission to convert the existing buildings into 48 homes and within the grounds will build some brand new homes designed specifically for this unique location.

We will also be making extensive improvements to the grounds including new footpaths and improved open spaces to make the most of the unique mature landscaped and incorporating a range of ecological habitat improvements, including new homes for rare species of bats.

Director James Woodmansee said: “We are very pleased to now be in a position to start work to save these important heritage buildings and give them new purpose, using our experience in dealing with complex sites where creative solutions are required.

“While the site has a number of complex constraints, the unique setting with hundreds of mature trees and stunning views over the open countryside, combined with a group of heritage assets on a scale rarely seen in the UK, provide the foundation for an exceptional development.

“It has taken many of years of hard work to get to this point, working closely with Homes England and the 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, our team of designers and consultants, Stroud District Council, the local Parish Councils and local residents. We were delighted that the efforts to strike the delicate balance between providing a long-term future for the heritage assets and minimising impact on the special setting were recognised by the planning committee members with their unanimous decision.

“After being boarded up for more than a decade, the buildings are in a poor state of repair and were in danger of being lost forever. We will use all our skills and expertise, learned over four decades, to bring them back to life and create a truly stunning development that respects this unique and beautiful location.”

Standish House, together with its adjoining stable block, will be converted to 20 grand houses and apartments, and the two distinctive Art Deco style ward buildings will be converted to 26 properties. The hydrotherapy pool building, which was previously considered for demolition, will be converted into two properties.

Ranged across the site the 99 new build homes, from two-bedroom starter homes to larger family semi-detached and detached houses, will provide a diverse range of properties each designed specifically for the site.

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Plans to Assure Future for Standish Heritage Buildings

by | Jun 23, 2017 | News & Events, Planning Consultation, Planning Information, Standish Hospital

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June, 2017
PLANS TO ASSURE FUTURE FOR STANDISH HERITAGE BUILDINGS

Following close consultation with community groups, Stroud District Council and Historic England The P J Livesey Group have submitted detailed development proposals for the former Standish Hospital and the neighbouring Westridge Hospital sites at Stroud in Gloucestershire.

The main Standish Hospital closed in 2004 and the P J LIvesey Group were appointed preferred developer by current site owners, the Homes and Communities Agency. The soon to be vacant adjacent adult care facility, owned by 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, will be incorporated into the scheme as part of a comprehensive redevelopment.

If approved, the plans would secure the future of six heritage buildings which have spanned the centuries. The centrepiece Grade II listed Standish House, its neighbouring stable block together with two Art Deco style ward buildings and the gate lodge on Horsemarling Lane would all be sympathetically converted to ensure they are preserved for future generations.

There are also plans to save the site’s distinctive hydrotherapy pool building, which was previously considered for demolition, making way for two distinctive houses.

The conversion would be further enhanced by extensive improvements to the grounds, including new footpaths and enhanced green spaces across the site. Making the most of the unique mature landscape and incorporating a range of ecological habitat improvements, the application outlines details for the provison of bespoke accommodation for rare species of bats.

These measures would be supported by an ‘enabling development’ of 98 high quality newly built family homes designed specifically to compliment the location. Properties will will range from two to five bedrooms, catering for a broad spectrum of potential future residents.

The six heritage buildings will be converted into 50 unique properties:

  • Grade II Standish House – 15 mansion style apartments
  • Stable Block – 5 houses
  • Art Deco Men’s Ward building – 13 houses
  • Art Deco Women’s Ward Building – 10 houses and 4 apartments
  • 1970’s hydrotherapy unit – two single level properties
  • The Estate Lodge House – one house

The plans are now being considered by Stroud District Council and if approved the group anticipates being on site in late 2017 with the first properties launched for sale in 2018.

Read more about the extensive plans here > in an article recently published by The Stroud News and Journal.

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Plans revealed for Standish Hospital site

by | Feb 3, 2017 | Community, News & Events, Planning Information, Standish Hospital

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February, 2017
PLANS REVEALED FOR STANDISH HOSPITAL SITE

STANDISH HOSPITAL
We are presently consulting on plans for the sensitive redevelopment of the former Standish Hospital site near Stroud in Gloucestershire. Standish hospital closed in 2004 and is now owned by the Homes and Communities Agency. This 32-acre site includes a number of heritage buildings.

PJ Livesey was appointed preferred developer last year and we have been working closely with the HCA, the District Council and interested groups to find a way to re-use the buildings and restore this charming wooded site on the edge of the Cotswolds.

Our draft proposals include the conversion of the Grade II listed Standish House and stable block together with two Art Deco style ward buildings and the gate lodge on Horsemarling Lane. We are also proposing to save the site’s distinctive hydrotherapy pool, which was previously considered for demolition.

The work would be supported by ‘enabling development’ of new build homes designed specifically for the location. This would go hand-in-hand with extensive improvements to the grounds, including new footpaths and enhanced green spaces across the site.

Group Land Manager Steve Alcock, said: “Standish hospital has been closed for more than a decade and there is an urgency to act now before the buildings are beyond repair.

“We believe our plans will not only preserve and give new life to some really lovely, character buildings that span the centuries, but will create sensitive new homes and open up this mature wooded site to a much wider community. There is genuine affection for the site locally and a desire to secure it’s future. We are wanting to hear people’s views to help find the very best solution.”

Under the proposed plans the Grade II listed Standish House would be converted into 16 apartments; the stable block into five houses; and both ward buildings would be divided vertically to create a total of 26 distinctive homes. The 1970’s Hydrotherpy Unit would be divided into two unique properties and the estates Lodge House would be restored as a single dwelling.

The conversion work would be supported by around 87 new build homes.

A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY

  • Standish House and stable block were built as part of Lord Sherbourne’s estate circa 1830.
  • Lord Sherbourne lived here for 20 years before the property was rented out.
  • In 1914 the grand house was offered for use as a hospital and opened in 1915 as the early Westbridge Hospital with 100 beds.
  • Its elevated position on the edge of the Cotswold Escarpment made it an ideal location for TB patients and in 1922 it was converted to a sanatorium to provide specialist treatment.
  • The hospital transferred to the NHS in 1948 and eventually closed in 2004 with services transferred to the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
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