Work Begins at Kings

by | Aug 30, 2022 | Blog, Recently Acquired, Sales Information, Updates

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September, 2022

WORK BEGINS AT KINGS SCHOOL, MACCLESFIELD

We have begun work on redeveloping the former Kings School site in Macclesfield to create a new community of character and heritage within walking distance of the town centre.

Specialist contractors have been stripping out modern additions in the heritage buildings revealing the features of the original school building and headmasters house.

The demolition of an imposing science block is also scheduled for this autumn.

The first phase of development is due to begin shortly and will see construction of 20 new build homes fringing the eastern edge of the former cricket field.

It will also see the conversion of the Grade II listed Lodge into one unique property and the Memorial Cricket Pavilion into two much needed affordable homes.

Future phases will see the conversion of the Listed school building and headmasters house into unique apartments and houses and also a block of spacious new build apartments and houses.

New walking and cycling routes will run through the site and the original cricket pitch will be a welcoming green space with a new memorial dedicated to the Kings School pupils who lost their lives in war.

The Gate Lodge on Cumberland Street road will be used as the marketing suite for the development.

Details of further phases are still subject to planning approval.

Managing Director Georgina Lynch said: “At Kings we want to build beautiful homes that respect the history of the site and heritage of the buildings in a green and open setting.

“It is going to be a very special development, mixing listed buildings with contemporary new homes and an emphasis on community and sustainability.

“Sales are scheduled to launch later this year with the first homes complete next year.”

If you are interested in making you next home at Kings, Macclesfield, register your interest by calling 0800 151 0960

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Sheffield Landmark Conversion On Schedule

by | Aug 25, 2022 | Blog, Current Developments, Recently Acquired, Sales Information, Updates

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August, 2022

SHEFFIELD LANDMARK CONVERSION ON SCHEDULE
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The restoration and conversion of the Grade II listed Tapton Court in the Ranmoor district of Sheffield is underway!

Work has just begun on the four exceptional heritage buildings within the development and the first homes are on schedule for completion early next year.

The imposing stone villa, built in 1868 for one of the city’s many steel magnates, had latterly been used by Sheffield University as halls of residence for student nurses but closed in 2008.

Now to be known as ‘West Court’ the villa is being converted into 14 grand apartments accessed via the magnificent main hall and staircase.

The original stable block and Gate House will be converted into individual three bedroom homes.

The East Court, a later addition to the Villa, is being creatively converted to provide 18 contemporary apartments and there will also be three new, four-bedroom detached properties set back to the north west of the site.

Sales are expected to launch late 2022 with the first homes due for completion at the beginning of 2023.

Approached up a formal drive through landscaped communal grounds with mature trees, the homes will also enjoy private outside space and gardens.

Managing Director, Georgina Lynch, said: “Starting work on a new project is always exciting. We are retaining the original features of the main house giving each home a unique character.

The entrance hall with its magnificent staircase and stained-glass window will be a grand residents’ lobby and apartments will have their own private outside space.

“The mix of properties is important to ensure we can accommodate a range of buyers to this very special location. So, whether it is a family looking for a spacious, flexible home or someone looking to downsize without compromising room size, Tapton Court will fit their criteria.

“Our team of skilled craftsmen are currently working on the heritage buildings and we are planning to have our marketing team in place shortly with sales launching later this year.

“This will be a unique development, in a location convenient for central Sheffield but also giving easy access to the Peak District hills and we expect buyer interest to be very high.

“We will be holding previews events and would urge people to register their interest so we can update them as properties are released.”

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Cotswold Estate Reveals First Heritage Homes

by | Jul 7, 2022 | Blog, Current Developments, News & Events, Sales Information, Standish Hospital, Updates

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July, 2022

COTSWOLD ESTATE REVEALS FIRST HERITAGE HOMES
Show Home Event Weekend Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th July • 10am until 4pm

The first conversion properties at our Green Walk development at Stonehouse in Gloucestershire are being revealed this weekend. (July 9/10)

We are opening the doors of two stunning properties show casing The Residence – an Art Deco style building that has been skilfully converted to create 11, three bedroom houses and two grand apartments.

These stunning homes enjoy an enhanced Heritage Range specification befitting their character with taller skirting boards, superior kitchen range and hard flooring.

The houses have four sets of bi-fold doors, at ground floor leading out onto a private garden and from the first-floor bedrooms opening onto a balcony with the original curved metal balustrade.

Prices start at £579,950

Group sales manager Gavin Pearce said: “The Residence sits at the back of the 30-acre site with uninterrupted woodland views at the front.

“The distinctive building has been converted with much thought and care to create homes that respect the history and style of the building.

“Having bi-fold doors on both levels really opens up the properties to make the most of the magnificent, mature woodland setting.

“Six of the properties have already been reserved off plan and we cannot wait to open the doors of the show homes and let people see the character and quality on offer.”

The two large apartments sit at the apex of the building’s two wings and offer truly unique accommodation with one accessed by the original Art Deco staircase and the other boasting a large private garden.

They are priced from £674,950

The Residence is one of four Listed buildings on The Standish Estate that we are converting to create beautiful homes of character.

We are also building new homes ranging from two-bedroom mews to large detached family properties.

Gavin added: “The first phase of new build homes is now completely sold out and it is lovely to see the first residents enjoying life at Green Walk, Standish.

“We expect similar demand for the conversion properties and also the next release of new build homes which will include three bedroom semi-detached houses and mews homes perfect for first time buyers wanting to put down roots somewhere very special.”

Situated in an elevated location just outside the village of Stonehouse, The Residence is approached via a sweeping tree-lined drive from where there are distant views to the Severn Estuary.

Stonehouse train station has direct rail routes into London and the town is five minutes from the thriving centre of Stroud. Gloucester, Cheltenham and Swindon are all within an easy commute.

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Landscape Tour of The Retreat Estate

by | Jun 21, 2022 | Blog, Community, News & Events, Recently Acquired, Updates

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JUNE, 2022
LANDSCAPE TOUR OF THE RETREAT ESTATE

Book onto a ‘Talk and Tour’ event for free and explore this exceptional site

We are hosting a day long series of tours around the grounds of The Retreat estate on Heslington Road at York to explore how the land has changed and developed over the years.

Landscape architects Randall Thorp are working with us on future proposals for the estate and will discuss how the 13-acre estate has gone from turnip field to formal garden and orchard and what influenced the changes.

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

In patient services offered by The Retreat closed in 2018 and new centres of excellence for outpatients have been established in other locations in addition to Heslington Road.

We are hoping to convert the Grade II * listed buildings to residential use with the majority of the grounds opened up to the public.

There are proposals for a heritage trail around the perimeter and plans for a peace and tranquillity garden. The Quaker burial ground will be unaffected and continue.

Randall Thorp partner Dick Longdin said: “The Heslington Road estate is a landscape treasure and because of its previous sensitive use one that many people in York are unaware of. The task now is to open as much of the grounds as possible for the public to enjoy while retaining private spaces for the new residents.”

PJ Livesey Group joint managing director Georgina Lynch said: “Heslington Road is a special place and we want to respect and celebrate its heritage while also looking at how it can be opened and maintained for wider use.”

Three ‘Talk and Tour’ events will take place on Saturday June 25th starting at 10am – 12.30pm and 2.30pm.

The tours are free but places must be reserved through Eventbrite

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We are hosting a day long series of tours around the grounds of The Retreat estate on Heslington Road at York to explore how the land has changed and developed over the years.

Landscape architects Randall Thorp are working with us on future proposals for the estate and will discuss how the 13-acre estate has gone from turnip field to formal garden and orchard and what influenced the changes.

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

In patient services offered by The Retreat closed in 2018 and new centres of excellence for outpatients have been established in other locations in addition to Heslington Road.

We are hoping to convert the Grade II * listed buildings to residential use with the majority of the grounds opened up to the public.

There are proposals for a heritage trail around the perimeter and plans for a peace and tranquillity garden. The Quaker burial ground will be unaffected and continue.

Randall Thorp partner Dick Longdin said: “The Heslington Road estate is a landscape treasure and because of its previous sensitive use one that many people in York are unaware of. The task now is to open as much of the grounds as possible for the public to enjoy while retaining private spaces for the new residents.”

PJ Livesey Group joint managing director Georgina Lynch said: “Heslington Road is a special place and we want to respect and celebrate its heritage while also looking at how it can be opened and maintained for wider use.”

Three ‘Talk and Tour’ events will take place on Saturday June 25th starting at 10am – 12.30pm and 2.30pm.

The tours are free but places must be reserved through Eventbrite.

BOOK ONTO TOUR

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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Creating a New Legacy in York

by | Mar 8, 2022 | Blog, News & Events, Recently Acquired, Updates

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MARCH, 2022
CREATING A NEW LEGACY IN YORK
We are very pleased to have agreed contracts to purchase a beautiful site in York.

Heslington Road amounts to 40 acres just minutes from the historic city centre with an ancient orchard, daffodil field, large cricket field and a bowling green. At its heart are a group of Grade II listed buildings known as The Retreat.

The Retreat was founded in 1796 by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and has provided pioneering psychiatric care to the community for almost 300 years.

The main buildings closed in 2018 as services were rationalised to offer more modern provision elsewhere in the city. The sale of the Heslington Road site will allow further investment in those facilities long term.

We are now embarking on extensive public consultation with the local community, heritage organisations and local interest groups on how best to give the estate and its historic buildings a new future.

Our Development Director James Woodmansee, said: “The exchange of contracts is a significant milestone and marks the start of formal and informal consultation on the future legacy of The Retreat.

“We hope to be able to convert the Grade II listed buildings into residential which will provide a range of new homes while preserving their beautiful exterior while also strategically placing some new build houses, discreetly on the site. These will include some affordable homes.

“The extensive grounds include a tennis court, a cricket pitch and bowling green which are currently rarely used and we hope to speak to local clubs and groups about their future use.

“The orchard and daffodil meadow will remain and we would hope to retain the spirit of The Retreat which offered a place of calm restoration with the creation of a peace and tranquillity garden which would be open to all.

“We are hugely respectful of the Quaker history at The Retreat and we are already in discussions with a newly formed Heritage Group on how best to be able to record and celebrate that legacy.”

It is early days in the journey but we would hope to be able to submit a planning application by the end of this year.

For more information about The Retreat and the work of the Quakers please visit this dedicated website which will be regularly updated with news of consultation events.

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Heslington Road amounts to 40 acres just minutes from the historic city centre with an ancient orchard, daffodil field, large cricket field and a bowling green. At its heart are a group of Grade II listed buildings known as The Retreat.

The Retreat was founded in 1796 by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and has provided pioneering psychiatric care to the community for almost 300 years.

The main buildings closed in 2018 as services were rationalised to offer more modern provision elsewhere in the city. The sale of the Heslington Road site will allow further investment in those facilities long term.

We are now embarking on extensive public consultation with the local community, heritage organisations and local interest groups on how best to give the estate and its historic buildings a new future.

Our Development Director James Woodmansee, said: “The exchange of contracts is a significant milestone and marks the start of formal and informal consultation on the future legacy of The Retreat.

“We hope to be able to convert the Grade II listed buildings into residential which will provide a range of new homes while preserving their beautiful exterior while also strategically placing some new build houses, discreetly on the site. These will include some affordable homes.

“The extensive grounds include a tennis court, a cricket pitch and bowling green which are currently rarely used and we hope to speak to local clubs and groups about their future use.

“The orchard and daffodil meadow will remain and we would hope to retain the spirit of The Retreat which offered a place of calm restoration with the creation of a peace and tranquillity garden which would be open to all.

“We are hugely respectful of the Quaker history at The Retreat and we are already in discussions with a newly formed Heritage Group on how best to be able to record and celebrate that legacy.”

It is early days in the journey but we would hope to be able to submit a planning application by the end of this year.

For more information about The Retreat and the work of the Quakers please visit this dedicated website which will be regularly updated with news of consultation events.

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