Portsmouth Development Update

by | Oct 9, 2024 | Blog, News & Events, Sales Information, St. James Hospital, Portsmouth, Uncategorised, Updates

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October, 2024

St James Park, Southsea

Updates on The former St. James Hospital in Portsmouth and it’s rebrand

ST. JAMES PARK, SOUTHSEA
In 2023, we secured planning approval to transform the former St James hospital in Portsmouth into a new community, providing a new lease of life for the historic buildings and creating much needed new homes. Now rebranded St. James Park, Southsea and with works progressing on site, we’re excited to prepare provisional Phase I information for release soon on this prominently positioned development on the south coast.

St. James Park, Southsea will include 151 beautifully converted homes situated within the iconic and complex listed buildings as well as 58 energy efficient newly built houses in the grounds that surround it.

The gothic-style Grade II listed former hospital buildings and grounds present a truly unique setting and an opportunity to deliver a stunning collection of restored and newly built homes. We’re excited to share the latest on what’s happening on site as well as how interested parties can stay right up to date with what’s coming up over the next few months.

AN EXCITING NEW CHAPTER
Last week we released our new brand for the development, which was designed to showcase the building’s grand façade whilst echoing the developments history by retaining part of its original name.

This marked an important step for St. James Park and we’re delighted to now begin sharing the first of many updates to come over the next few months.

We will be giving registered clients an opportunity to preview first-phase plans of a limited collection of newly built homes at the end of October. We will also be giving interested buyers the chance to meet our friendly team to discuss what’s on offer at St. James Park, Southsea now and in the future with the launch of our onsite Marketing Suite.

To receive exclusive information about our October preview event, make sure to register your interest in St. James Park, Southsea by clicking here to get all the info.

WHAT’S HAPPENING ON SITE
We’ve been on site since the beginning of the year undertaking preparatory work, with the first phase of newly built houses now rising out of the ground with foundations in and steel frames being erected to the west of the site.

As part of our future aims for the development, we will be working on plans for the cricket pitch and pavilion to be restored and upgraded, allowing for Portsmouth & Southsea Cricket Club to continue using this unique facility for many years to come. We also hope the new clubhouse will also be available for various community uses once restored.

Make sure to keep an eye out across our socials and check back on our website for more info about St James Park as we release it.

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Hundreds of Parbold locals get a first glimpse at The Retreat

by | Jul 15, 2024 | Blog, Community, News & Events, Uncategorised

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July, 2024

Parbold locals get a first glimpse

We had a fantastic day at the Parbold Village Show last weekend

We had a fantastic day at the Parbold Village Show – an annual village fixture that sees hundreds of families come together for a day of fun!

Our team were there for the first time since we announced our plans for The Retreat, the repurposing of the Lancaster House former convent site into a stunning community of bespoke conversions and beautiful new homes.

From brass bands and artisan stalls, to musical performances and local worthy causes, the whole community came together (and even the rain stayed away!)

We had such a warm welcome the organisers, stall neighbours and visitors – whether young, old or our four-legged friends.

A massive thank you to everyone who took the time to visit us. We had so many conversations about our plans for The Retreat, with great interest in the historic site’s next chapter. We also met locals who had fascinating personal connections and memories of Lancaster House.

There’s still time to sign up to be the first to get detailed information about the homes at The Retreat. We will be hosting an exclusive VIP first look event later this month. Sign up here to get your invitation: Click Here >

Our sales Negotiator Mark Small will be based at The Retreat in Parbold from this summer, as work gets started on site. He said: “The community really came out in force for the packed out show and it’s a pleasure to be able to be a part of the village annual fixture. Sincere thanks to the organisers and all the volunteers that made everything run like clockwork. We’re already looking forward to next year!

“We’ve been blown away by such significant early interest in the new homes planned for The Retreat and can’t wait to be able to reveal more details on the 23 bespoke, individual homes that we’ll be delivering. Work is ramping up on site in the coming weeks and the first residents will be able to reserve off plan this summer.”

We’ll be announcing the winner of our luxury hamper soon!

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First look | Parbold Redevelopment

by | Jun 17, 2024 | Blog, Current Developments, News & Events, Planning Granted, Recently Acquired, Sales Information, Uncategorised

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June, 2024

First Look | Parbold Redevelopment

First look at the planned redevelopment of Lancashire’s historic former convent revealed

We’ve unveiled a first look at the plans to restore Lancaster House, a Victorian former convent in Parbold village, into a community of 23 exemplary homes.

The first artist impression of what the stunning restored historic villa will look like once complete has now been revealed for this stunning development now rebranded as, The Retreat.

First built in 1845 for local industrialist Hugh Ainscough, Lancaster House later became the home of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, being used as a convent from 1929 for over 90 years.

Plans to transform the historic site were unanimously approved last year. Now, enabling work has started to ready the walled 6.5 acre plot for its transformation.

Set to be available for buyers to reserve off-plan this summer, The Retreat will see the main house sensitively refurbished and repurposed into four grand heritage homes, with original retained features including a sweeping staircase and ornate ceilings. Other historic properties, including an adjoining cottage and stables, will also be reimagined into homes.

Elsewhere, energy efficient new homes will sit sensitively alongside the old. They’ll be built to the highest energy-efficiency ratings and feature extensive insulation, solar panels, EV charging facilities, triple glazing, underfloor heating and mechanical ventilation systems. To further upgrade the property the company also offers the option to purchase a solar battery storage unit.

The extensive walled gardens are set to become a major selling point.

Mature trees, hedged walkways, quiet seating spots and tranquil formal gardens will surround the properties, with re-opened paths creating a new trail for people to soak up the surrounding nature.

Georgina Lynch, Managing Director at PJ Livesey Group, said:

“Lancaster House and the surrounding historic buildings have beautiful bones, but they’re in need of care and attention. We’re proud to be starting work to restore and repurpose the site, writing the next chapter in a way that preserves and celebrates its lengthy past.

“Once done, The Retreat will be a truly special place to live. Whether people go for the historic homes or the neighbouring energy efficient new homes, all will enjoy the unique setting of the peaceful walled gardens within walking distance of the bustling village centre. We’re excited to get going on site and reveal more.”

Set in rural West Lancashire but with good rail links to Manchester and Liverpool, Parbold is fast becoming a desirable village. Homes at The Retreat will be available to reserve off-plan from summer 2024 and are expected to be completed in 2025.

Those wanting to be the first to receive information on the homes can register using the button below.

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First Awards from our Community Green Fund

by | Apr 9, 2024 | Blog, Community, News & Events, P J Livesey News, Uncategorised

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April, 2024

First Awards from our Community Green Fund

We are delighted to announce the first recipients of funding

We are delighted to announce the first recipients of funding from the Ralph Brocklehurst Legacy Fund helping communities improve and maintain their green spaces.

Both projects are in Parbold, close to our latest development, and will enable volunteer residents to brighten their local area this spring and summer.

The first award of £500 will let the Friends of Parbold Station buy a new tiered planter and the plants to fill it for the Southport-bound side of the station.

John Sloane, from the Group said: “Following the removal of a passenger shelter we need a new focal point for the platform and this award will help us provide that.

“We are all incredibly proud of our station in Parbold which is well used by the local community and we want to keep it a bright and colourful place. We are delighted to have the support of the PJ Livesey Group, through the Ralph Brocklehurst Fund, to help us do that.”

The second award of £200 will allow a small but dedicated group of volunteers buy materials and tools for the maintenance of public gardens in Parbold.

The Parbold Tree Warden Group regularly take part in weeding, planting, pruning and litter-picking to make sure the village’s gardens and verges, particularly around protected trees, are looking their best.

The Group needs funds to buy more equipment for their volunteers.

Managing director Georgina Lynch said: “We are really pleased to announce the first recipients and I am sure Ralph would have been delighted to know of the work being done in his name.

“We look forward to receiving more applications to the Fund from charitable groups within five miles of our current developments in Sheffield, Portsmouth and Stroud as well as Parbold.”

Lancaster House on Lancaster Lane was built in 1845 for local industrialist Hugh Ainscough, it was used by the family up until 1929 when it was first rented, then purchased, by The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur UK, who occupied the 6.5-acre site up until 2021.

The main house is being converted into four grand apartments, while the stable block will become five new homes. Thirteen new build properties are being built within the grounds.

Georgina added: “The gardens of Lancaster House are just as important as the buildings and are being restored and improved to create a place of peace and tranquillity which residents will be able to enjoy.”

To learn more about the Ralph Brocklehurst Fund and how to apply please CLICK HERE

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Remaking History at Kings Gate Macclesfield

by | Mar 14, 2024 | Blog, Current Developments, New Properties, News & Events, Sales Information, Uncategorised, Updates

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March, 2024

Remaking History at Kings Gate Macclesfield

We love seeing the reaction from customers when we reveal the transformed spaces

We love giving new life to old buildings and we love seeing the reaction from customers when we reveal the transformed spaces.

At Kings Gate in Macclesfield we are turning the original school building and headmasters house into six unique homes that can never again be replicated.

The homes were launched at a special VIP preview event for customers who had registered interest and there was a fantastic response and appreciation of the thought and skill that has gone into each of these special properties.

Group sales manager Gavin Pearce said: “Bespoke properties deserve bespoke sales and we take time to talk buyers through the character and individual layouts which are far from the standard identikit box. “People were very complimentary to the design and the layout and the retention of historic detail. “The entire team came together to answer any questions and help buyers fully appreciate the spaces and the lifestyle on offer and we are delighted that one of the properties has been reserved with strong interest in the others.”

The entire PJ Livesey  team is incredibly proud of the way King’s Gate is maturing with the first phases of new build homes complete and residents looking forward to their first summer enjoying the location and the green and open space.

Gavin added: “It is a very happy site with residents appreciating the mix of old and new homes and the setting around the cricket pitch.

“They are proud to be part of this much loved and historic site and proud that the original school gates have been restored and reinstated on site.”

The site’s original gatehouse is now a dedicated marketing suite and in itself a showcase for the quality of finish and attention to detail we put into every property we build.

If you want to learn more about any of the five library conversion properties please contact Gavin on 0800 151 0960

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Historic Homes at Kings Gate Coming soon

by | Feb 23, 2024 | Blog, Current Developments, Feature Properties, New Properties, News & Events, Sales Information, Uncategorised, Updates

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February, 2024

Historic Homes at Kings Gate Coming Soon

Register now for exclusive preview information

Details of our first conversion properties to be released at Kings Gate, Macclesfield are now available to pre-registered clients.

The library building and adjoining headmasters house are the oldest buildings at the site, dating back to 1856 and formed the original Kings School.

The library was the original school house, designed in gothic revival style with a central classroom at its centre open up to a mezzanine with four dramatic timber roof trusses.

It later became a library as the School expanded on the site with a new main hall and classrooms.

They are beautiful buildings of special architectural and historical interest and their unique features have been preserved and maintained over the decades.

P J Livesey is respecting this historic legacy, skilfully converting the spaces to create six unique homes within this lovely walled setting.

Each property will have its own front door and range over two floors but each property is completely individual and hand crafted.

One has a luxurious bedroom suite on the ground floor and a vaulted living area, others have exposed beams and all boast the highest specification kitchens and luxurious bathrooms.

Managing director Georgina Lynch said: “We are using skills honed over 40 years to create beautiful homes within these historic listed buildings. Each one is unique; each window, each doorway, each living area or bedroom and so each property has its own character.

“We are very proud of our commitment to preserving historic buildings and giving them new life and excited to reveal the very special homes we have created here.”

All six properties will be released for off-plan reservations at a Preview Information Event held for pre-registered clients at the start of March.

Prices start from just £399,950

If you would like more information or to attend the Preview Information Event please register your details by clicking the button below and filling in the form.

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