Heslington Road Estate site

by | Nov 12, 2022 | Blog, New Properties, News & Events, Planning Information, Recently Acquired, Updates

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NOVEMBER, 2022

HESLINGTON ROAD ESTATE

Detailed plans have now been submitted

Detailed plans have now been submitted to York City Council for the conversion of the estate’s historic buildings to residential and the protection and enhancement of the grounds and landscape.

The application follows detailed discussions between the preferred developers, the PJ Livesey Group, and Historic England, heritage officers and planning officials together with wide consultations with the general public.

The plans would see the listed buildings converted to create 84 residential properties and there would also be a small number of new build homes, including a new gate house.

The Recreation Hall would be retained and restored as a multi-use space.

Land Director, James Woodmansee, said: “Since being named as preferred developer for this unique asset we have listened closely to the views of

heritage experts, local planners and local people and initial plans have significantly evolved.

“We believe the proposals now submitted will not only preserve the unique character of the estate but also provide York with homes of history and quality.

“The grounds, including a flourishing orchard, would be maintained and the Quaker Burial Ground would be unaffected by the proposals.

“Heslington Road is a very special place which has played a significant role in York’s history and these proposals will respect that with plans for a heritage trail telling the story of The Retreat.”

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Carving out History at Tapton Court

by | Nov 7, 2022 | Blog, Current Developments, News & Events, Recently Acquired, Sales Information

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November, 2022
CARVING OUT HISTORY AT TAPTON COURT

Traditional stone masonry skills are helping to bring Tapton Court back to its glorious best

Stephen Spence and his team from Elite Masonry Contracts have remade intricate balustrades, balcony posts and new gate pillars for the Italianate style villa in the Ranmoor district of the city.

The magnificent property – once said to have hosted King Edward VII when he was Prince of Wales – is being restored and converted to create 14 grand apartments.

Stephen, said: “It is a huge honour to work on a project like this. We are replicating stone work first designed and carved back in 1868 and putting it back together like a giant 3D jigsaw.

“Tapton Court is a magnificent property with wonderful views out over the city and as well as repairing we are repointing every piece of stone in its exterior and creating a new entrance from Shore Road with a rebuilt wall and new gate pillars.”

The stone comes from Witton Fell and is then hand carved in Elite’s workshop before being installed back on site.

Stephen said: “The pieces for the balustrade which frames the terrace are all hand carved by our stonemasons then brought back and installed. The property has some magnificent features like the wide flight of stone steps leading to the front door, the tower with its stained-glass window and a balcony off the first floor which has amazing views.

“It is wonderful to be able to bring a piece of the city’s history back into use.”

And Tapton Court does have an interesting history to tell.

Originally built for steel magnate John Henry Andrew, the property was sold ten years later to Henry Steel, a self-made millionaire and friend of King Edward VII who was said to have visited and stayed at the Villa when he was Prince of Wales.

After making his fortune as a bookmaker Steel purchased a steel manufacturing businesses and after acquiring several more went on to be chairman of United Steel Companies.

Steel died in 1918 and the property was sold two years later to Albert Victor Derry.

Born in Manchester of German descent and christened Albert Kochs, he took his mother’s maiden name during the second world war. Derry was a prolific industrialist, developing a Coke Oven company, a tar company, he made concrete blocks and finally set up an engineering and construction company.

He and his wife Olga lived at Tapton until 1931 when they moved to Bristol.

Albert died not long after and his wife Olga sold the Tapton Court estate to a charitable trust as a nurses’ home with two new wings added in 1936.

It was later bought by the University of Sheffield to provide student accommodation with a new annexe added in the 1980’s. It closed in the early 2000’s and was badly damaged by fire in 2010 before being placed on the Council’s ‘At Risk’ Register.

Steve and his team will also be working on two other listed building on the site, the original stable block and the gate house on Shore Road which will become individual properties. A separate apartment block is also being transformed and there will be three individual new build houses.

Our heritage architect Bill Bayliss said: “Tapton is a very special property, built in a grand style with a magnificent hallway and staircase which will be restored to serve the new apartments.

“The work done by skilled craftsmen, like the stone masons, is an example of the pride we take in bringing buildings like this back into use.

“The new homes we are creating here will have some wonderful original features, tall ceilings, big windows and that true sense of history.

“It is a complicated project but the end results will be magnificent.”

Tapton Court is due to be launched for sale early in 2023.

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Plans to be Revealed for Legacy site in York

by | Oct 6, 2022 | Blog, Community, News & Events, Planning Information, Recently Acquired, Uncategorised

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OCTOBER, 2022

PLANS TO BE REVEALED FOR LEGACY SITE IN YORK

After detailed discussions with Historic England, York City Council and stakeholders we can now share detailed proposals for The Heslington Road Estate in York.

Consultation Open Days will be held at the site next week and we look forward to getting people’s feedback and views.

The 13-acre estate was integral to the pioneering work of The Retreat, established in 1796 by Quaker William Tuke, who believed physical and mental health were linked and created a place where the grounds offered recreation facilities to support mental health care.

It was brought to market when in-patient services on the site ceased and new centres of excellence for outpatients established in other locations in addition to Heslington Road.

Redevelopment of the buildings to create a high quality residential scheme is the most appropriate way of securing the long-term future of these significant buildings and the wider site.

PJ Livesey board director, James Woodmansee, said: “Ideas have been developed in consultation with heritage experts and stakeholders over the last 10 months and we are now at a stage where we can share them with neighbours and the wider community.

“We believe this is a unique opportunity to create a really special residential scheme, preserving the legacy of William Tuke, not just with the buildings but with the grounds.

“We are very keen to get feedback on our plans and look forward to hearing people’s views as we move forward with proposals.”

The proposals in brief:

• Conversion of the main hospital complex into 65-75 homes
• Conversion of Garrow Hill House into 6-8 homes
• Conversion of Home Farm into 2-5 homes
• Conversion of Spring Lodge, East Villa and Garrow Hill Coach House into individual homes
• The conversion of the former Recreation Hall to a residents’ Club Room that could also be used by the community
• Construction of 10-20 new build, family homes
• Extensive landscape restoration throughout the site and a dedicated Heritage Trail

A dedicated Heslington Road Estate website can be viewed here:
https://heslingtonroadestate.co.uk/

 

The Consultation Open Days will be held within the former Recreation Hall at Heslington Road Estate, York, on:
Wednesday 12th October – 14:30 – 19:30
Thursday 13th October – 14:30 – 19:30

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Be a Part of History

by | Sep 20, 2022 | Blog, Current Developments, Feature Properties, Sales Information

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SEPTEMBER, 2022

BE PART OF LIVING HISTORY

We are reaching the final stages of completing one of our most historic developments to date

We are reaching the final stages of completing one of our most ambitious ever heritage development projects – the restoration of Storeton Hall, the oldest residential building on the Wirral.

It dates back to the 14th Century when all around were fields and was built as a grand estate house for the Stanley family with a great hall for entertaining.

Despite falling into disrepair over the years and the loss of the great hall itself it was listed by Historic England as an Scheduled Ancient Monument.

We began the painstaking restoration process two years ago, working closely with Historic England to preserve features like the original oak roof trusses and two tracery windows- originally carved way back in the 1300’s.

The remains of the Hall have now been reborn as two unique properties where the work of our master craftsmen allows the historic features to be celebrated and enjoyed within a sleek contemporary home.

In-house historic architect Bill Bayliss said: “The challenge is always how to create a liveable modern home while exposing and celebrating the majesty of the original features.

“At Storeton Hall I believe we have been able to do this in the best possible way. The work has not been rushed, we have re-used every possible stone and joist and employed skilled stonemasons to repair and replace the often intricate stonework.

“Everyone who has worked on Storeton Hall is hugely proud of the project, how a building, once on the At Risk register, now provides two incredible properties while still telling the story of the original house.”

The two properties each have their own character – Plot 29 which is due to complete shortly has already been reserved.

Plot 28 is available at £899,950It offers four bedrooms, including a master suite with dressing room, a bespoke dining kitchen with doors onto the private walled garden and a vaulted living room with a spiral staircase leading to a mezzanine floor which could be used as an office, music room or a bedroom.

The property also comes with a detached three car garage.

Group Sales Manager Gavin Pearce said: “Storeton Hall has been a labour of love and the quality and character of the properties is just stunning. There is nothing else like Storeton Hall anywhere in the North West.

“This is an opportunity for someone to be a part of living history and the finish and character has to be seen to be fully appreciated.”

Plot 28 is expected to be completed by Autumn 2022 and viewing is strictly by appointment only.

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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.”

For exclusive preview information and event invitations please register your interest

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