by The P J Livesey Team | Sep 22, 2016
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ABOUT THE RESIDENCE, YORK & THE CLOCK TOWER
THE FORMER TERRY’S CHOCOLATE FACTORY
An icon on the skyline of this historic city, we are extremely proud to have this site in our portfolio. Working with Henry Boot Developments as landowner, we were selected to redevelop the 180,000 sq ft five storey main building overlooking York Racecourse and the River Ouse.
The scheme consists of some of the highest quality luxury apartments ever created in the north of England, designed to entice national and international buyers to this historic city. Originally based around a five year programme, the scheme has been such a success that it will be completed in under two years. Sales have averaged 10-15 per month throughout the scheme, far outstripping competing
developments locally, and it is a testament to the company that our construction team have kept pace with this demand.
As conversion of the main building into 163 apartments is now completed, we began work on the conversion of the former Clock Tower into a further 23 apartments. There is also a retail unit within our conversion.
Winner of the Insider Yorkshire Property Awards ‘Best Residential Scheme’ in 2016, ‘The Residence’ showcases the strength of P J Livesey in tackling comprehensive redevelopment.
by The P J Livesey Team | Sep 22, 2016
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ABOUT ST. JAMES PARK
THE FORMER MMU DIDSBURY CAMPUS
After closure in 2014, the Manchester Metropolitan University’s Didsbury Campus was earmarked for a landmark scheme within the North West, with Manchester City Council having aspirations to retain affluent residents with the City boundaries.
P J Livesey were selected a preferred developer, and working collaboratively with both MMU and MCC we achieved planning for 45 converted properties in a range of listed buildings, together with 47 ‘superhomes’ designed by acclaimed architects Calderpeel.
Designed specifically tocater for buyers spending £1m and above, every house is bespoke and features luxury features unheard of within the city region.
It has taken us three years to transform this well know site into a mix of three stunning and unique apartment buildings and a large collection of executive newly built homes all within beautiful landscaped grounds.
We have now started on another two developments in Didsbury. One of which is situated just up the road.
by The P J Livesey Team | Sep 22, 2016
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ABOUT THE RESIDENCE, LANASTER
THE FORMER LANCASTER MOOR HOSPITAL
An icon on the Lancaster skyline, this former mental asylum finally closed to patients in 2000.
Comprising of 16 hectares dominated by the main grade II listed Annexe building and the smaller Campbell House, the site languished for several years on the English Heritage ‘Buildings at Risk’ register.
Working closely with the HCA as landowner, P J Livesey have agreed an ingenious approach to save the listed buildings with enabling new build development built by our partner Story Homes, in total creating 400 new homes.
Enabling works to stabilise both buildings commenced in November 2012.
Contracts were exchanged in March 2013 for the redevelopment.
Campbell House and once again the central core of the Annexe has reopened to the public.
The final scheme consisted of approximately 175 apartments, together with 7 houses in Campbell House and 23 new build houses.
Expected completion of the site is 2016.
by The P J Livesey Team | Sep 22, 2016
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ABOUT MOSTYN PLACE
THE FORMER MOSTYN SCHOOL HOUSE
Mostyn House School has been an icon on the main street of Parkgate for over 150 years. After it closed in 2010 the building fell into disrepair, with the roof structure on one building becoming so dangerous it needed propping, closing half of the main road.
After exchanging contracts, we achieved planning in Summer 2013 for conversion of the Grade II listed school buildings into 45 properties, together with 47 new build houses as enabling development in the grounds.
The final property was handed over in June 2016, three years after starting, and the development has won a number of conservation awards.
Mostyn House School now has a secure future for the next 150 years, and once again stands proud as a landmark in Parkgate.
by The P J Livesey Team | May 3, 2016 |
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ABOUT READ MILLS
THE FORMER READ MILLS
Read Mills in Norwich is a prime example of our ability to tackle specialist new build development.
Situated on the banks of the River Wensum in Norwich city centre, Read Mills were a redundant complex of Grade II listed, late 19th Century industrial warehouses and mills. The site was heavily contaminated, had extensive archeological issues, and was situated in an area that had been in need of investment for some time.
After an accidental discovery following a wrong turn en-route to one of our earlier sites, Whitlingham Hall, the purchase was completed in a record 10 days following agreement with the former owners.
Following our success with a similar city centre regeneration site, Edward England Wharf in Cardiff, our comprehensive redevelopment has created 117 stunning new build apartments and 38 apartments within a converted flour mill.
Working closely with the local authority and other key stakeholders, we designed a truly bespoke scheme for this landmark site. From its launch in 2005, the development has acted as a catalyst for much needed regeneration in the area and provides a stunning example of P J Livesey’s new build expertise.
