New Plots Coming Soon

by | Dec 5, 2022 | Blog, Current Developments, Feature Properties, New Properties, Sales Information, Updates

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November, 2023

NEW RELEASES COMING SOON

Green Walk, Standish continues to be one of our most sought-after developments

A mature 32-acres estate on the edge of The Cotswolds with views to the River Severn estuary and surrounded by country walks. It is a country escape yet a short drive from some of the area’s outstanding towns like Stroud and the cities of Cirencester and Gloucester. And if you need to get further afield Standish has direct rail services which will take you to London in under two hours.

The mix of homes ranges from neat two-bedroom starter homes to large six-bedroom family properties and unique heritage properties in beautifully restored listed buildings all surrounded by rare trees, planted last century as an arboretum.

Each phase is eagerly anticipated and we’re just about to release a number of new plots to ensure we have a range of homes to match buyers looking to put down roots in this wonderful setting.

The upcoming properties include The Beeches, a handsome collection of semi-detached four/five bedroom homes, traditionally built with a contemporary three storey layout allowing for great flexibility and great views. Prices start from £649,950

Also available, in the current release The Chestnuts, three mews properties, each offering two bedrooms, flexible living/dining /kitchen area with private gardens and dedicated parking. Prices start from £349,950.

And for anyone seeking an exceptional and unique home, The Willow, is a one-off, six-bedroom house, with a contemporary finish and situated in a secluded section of the park. It is priced at £1.3m.

The sheer range of homes available at Green Walk is creating a true mixed community with young buyers, growing families and downsizers all enjoying this gorgeous location.

Group Sales Manager, Gavin Pearce, said: “There is nothing else like Green Walk. Driving through the gates and up the drive gives such a sense of arrival it feels very special. And I know the residents who have moved in feel the same way with a real sense of belonging and community.”

Whatever your budget, if you are looking for a forever home in a unique location then call and speak to the sales team and they will help you find a property that’s right for you.

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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.”

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.”

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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Time Moving on for Terry’s Clock Tower

by | Dec 21, 2021 | Blog, Current Developments, New Properties, News & Events, Sales Information, Updates

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December, 2021

TIME MOVING ON FOR TERRY’S CLOCK TOWER

York’s iconic Terry’s Clock Tower clock will soon be marking time once again.

The city landmark – once the timekeeper for thousands of factory workers – has not worked since chocolate production on the site ended in 2005.

The PJ Livesey Group, which converted the original factory building into apartments, is now converting the tower and commissioned experts from Smith of Derby to bring the clock back into working order. The restored clock faces etched with the words ‘Terry’s York’ were re-installed in a complex operation three years ago and now the intricate working mechanism is ready to get the giant hands moving once again.

Sales and Complex Projects manager for Smith of Derby, Martin Butchers said: “This has been an amazing project that has required not just all our skills but some deft detective work by the team.

“Terry’s is a rare Waiting Train Clock, made by Gents of Leicester, which is powered, not by battery, but by an electrical impulse from a master clock. It was a visionary concept, well ahead of its time, but by the 1940s had already started to fall out of use.

“When we came to remove the clock we were absolutely heart-broken to discover that the acual mechanism was not there. Despite extensive inquiries and a great deal of effort by many, many people it was never found so we set about finding original parts to recreate it.”

This search involved speaking to horologists all over the country, chasing tip-offs and poring over auction house catalogues and eventually the team sourced the majority of the parts needed.

Martin said: “The workings of the clock are made up of the central waiting train and master clock, the trickle charger, low voltage warning bell and batteries together with connecting rods and joints.

“Under the approved planning permission we had to find replacement parts from the same era and by the same maker – Gents of Leicester – to effectively replace, as far as possible, with like for like. We have achieved this with the exception of the connecting rods and a few joints so essentially, the working system will be pretty much as original.

“It has been quite a challenge but the excitement when one of us managed to track down a part was huge and the day we put everything back together was quite momentous for everyone involved.

“The mechanism is now all complete and being safely stored waiting for the day it can be installed and the clock can once again mark time for York.”

Conversion work on the tower is well underway to create 21 unique homes within the Grade II listed building and sales are due to launch through Savills in the New Year with the project complete by late summer.

PJ Livesey Managing Director Georgina Lynch said: “Terry’s is so much part of the history of York and the clock tower such a landmark that it will be a significant moment when the clock is working once again.

“It is huge tribute to the team from Smith of Derby that we have reached this point and to our teams who are now working on the building to create some truly lovely homes.

“Without this new use there was a danger of the buildings falling into decay so it will be lovely to see the tower lived in and loved just like the neighbouring Factory Building.”

PJ Livesey has ensured the space behind the clock face is accessible by lift and discussions about potential limited public access are now taking place with local heritage groups.

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Heritage Collection Launches in the Cotswolds

by | Dec 16, 2021 | Blog, Current Developments, New Properties, Sales Information, Updates

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December, 2021

HERITAGE COLLECTION LAUNCHES

Preview First heritage property releases in the Cotswolds

Our Green Walk development close to the village of Stonehouse in the Cotswolds includes four listed buildings that will be converted to create unique homes of character.

The first of these buildings – The Residence – is now being launched for sale.

Built in art deco style the building sits at the back of the 30-acre site and has been split vertically to create a handsome row of three bedroom homes with distinctive first floor balconies, private parking and gardens.

Group sales manager Gavin Pearce: “It is very exciting to be able to bring the first of the listed buildings to market and we know there is huge interest.

“The Residence is also the first of our new Heritage Collection for which we have developed a new specification and interior detail to further refine the unique character of these conversion properties.”

Clients who have already registered their interest will be given an exclusive VIP preview which will be followed by a public release of detailed floor plans, pricing and availability.

Gavin added: “The first homes we built at Green Walk are large, family sized new build homes and all have now been sold. It is lovely to see the first residents moving in and enjoying this very special place.

“Buyers appreciate not only the historic nature of the site but the protected arboretum and how the development has different areas and different styles of buildings and sizes of properties which makes for a really interesting community.”

Also just launched is Plot 146 of The Hydro. This is a grand design of a house offering single level living on a vast and luxurious scale surrounded by open space and long-distance views. The Hydro is a very special home for the most discerning of buyers.

Gavin said: “The Cotswolds is a truly beautiful part of the country and Green Walk enjoys the perfect location close to many of the areas’ bustling towns and cities.

“We can’t wait to show people the Heritage Collection and the unique lifestyle on offer.”

THE RESIDENCE
Prices start from £524,950

THE HYDRO
Price on application

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Terry’s Clock Tower Apartments – First Look

by | Dec 1, 2021 | Blog, Current Developments, New Properties, News & Events, Sales Information, Updates

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DECEMBER, 2021

TERRY’S CLOCK TOWER APARTMENTS

First look at this iconic development

Work to convert the iconic clock tower at the former Terry’s Chocolate Factory in York is progressing well and the first homes in this landmark Grade II listed building will be launched for sale in spring 2022.

Interest in this very special development is high and with just 21 properties available we are encouraging people to register their interest to ensure access to special events and detailed information.

Group Sales Manager Gavin Pearce, said: “We can’t to wait to show the spaces that are being created here. Each of the apartments is different, some with terraces, others with private gardens while the upper floor duplexes will have magnificent views towards the city or across the racecourse.”

The clock tower is one of five Grade II listed buildings that make up the purpose-built Terry’s Factory estate next to the City’s racecourse. They include the main factory building, closed in 2005 and converted by us into 170 apartments in 2015. It is now one of York’s most sought after premier addresses with penthouses selling for more than £1million.

Prices for the homes at the Clock Tower will be released to people who have registered their interest later this month (December).

Gavin added: “Sales will be handled by the Savills New Homes Team in York and there is such interest that a number of hard hat tours for interested buyers are being organised for December. We can’t wait to let people see inside!”

Just eight properties will be released in the first phase.

To ensure you receive the latest information about this one-off scheme please register your details here:

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Work to convert the iconic clock tower at the former Terry’s Chocolate Factory in York is progressing well and the first homes in this landmark Grade II listed building will be launched for sale in spring 2022.

Interest in this very special development is high and with just 21 properties available we are encouraging people to register their interest to ensure access to special events and detailed information.

Group Sales Manager Gavin Pearce, said: “We can’t to wait to show the spaces that are being created here. Each of the apartments is different, some with terraces, others with private gardens while the upper floor duplexes will have magnificent views towards the city or across the racecourse.”

The clock tower is one of five Grade II listed buildings that make up the purpose-built Terry’s Factory estate next to the City’s racecourse. They include the main factory building, closed in 2005 and converted by us into 170 apartments in 2015. It is now one of York’s most sought after premier addresses with penthouses selling for more than £1million.

Prices for the homes at the Clock Tower will be released to people who have registered their interest later this month (December).

Gavin added: “Sales will be handled by the Savills New Homes Team in York and there is such interest that a number of hard hat tours for interested buyers are being organised for December. We can’t wait to let people see inside!”

Just eight properties will be released in the first phase.

To ensure you receive the latest information about this one-off scheme please register your details here:

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST