PJL Staff Feel at Home at 825

by | Mar 15, 2022 | Blog, Current Developments, News & Events, Sales Information

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MARCH, 2022

PJL STAFF FEEL AT HOME AT 825

Everyone at PJ Livesey is passionate about the properties we build.

Everyone at PJ Livesey is passionate about the properties we build from our architects and technicians to the surveyors and site teams.

The sales teams see first-hand the reaction of buyers to all of our developments and at 825 Didsbury, two of the team loved it so much they decided to make their homes there.

Brittany purchased a conversion property while colleague Keith snapped up one of the new build apartments in the final phase, The Cedars.

Brittany and Keith are both sales advisors and have worked on several of our developments around Didsbury overseeing sales and move-ins at St James MMU and Green Walk on Nell Lane before moving on to 825 Didsbury.

Keith said: “I genuinely love each of the PJ Livesey developments I have worked on but house moves are often about timing. We decided to downsize from our family home in Sale and so started looking at apartments in different areas.

“But we love Didsbury and the location of 825 is perfect so we bought a two-bedroom apartment in the new wing of The Cedars the Grade 2 listed conversion.”

Keith and his partner are now conveniently renting at Parklands, the apartment conversion scheme at 825, after their family home sold quickly.

Keith said: “Moving can be stressful but renting at Parklands means I am ultra-handy for work and also for watching our new home get finished!”

First completions at The Cedars are scheduled for late April with the whole

of the building, including the grand entrance lobby and communal areas, due to be finished by summer.

Colleague Brittany and her partner meanwhile are happily settled in their new home after moving in in 2020. She said: “I love the character of the buildings as well as the location and we absolutely love living here.”

Just one property remains available at 825.

Plot 106 is a beautiful one bedroom apartment on the first floor of the original Victorian Villa. It boasts a big bay window to the open plan living/ dining area, a master bedroom with Juliette balcony and dedicated parking.

It is priced at £309,950 and to make an appointment to view please contact Keith or Brittany on 0161 448 0902

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Everyone at PJ Livesey is passionate about the properties we build from our architects and technicians to the surveyors and site teams.

The sales teams see first-hand the reaction of buyers to all of our developments and at 825 Didsbury, two of the team loved it so much they decided to make their homes there.

Brittany purchased a conversion property while colleague Keith snapped up one of the new build apartments in the final phase, The Cedars.

Brittany and Keith are both sales advisors and have worked on several of our developments around Didsbury overseeing sales and move-ins at St James MMU and Green Walk on Nell Lane before moving on to 825 Didsbury.

Keith said: “I genuinely love each of the PJ Livesey developments I have worked on but house moves are often about timing. We decided to downsize from our family home in Sale and so started looking at apartments in different areas.

“But we love Didsbury and the location of 825 is perfect so we bought a two-bedroom apartment in the new wing of The Cedars the Grade 2 listed conversion.”

Keith and his partner are now conveniently renting at Parklands, the apartment conversion scheme at 825, after their family home sold quickly.

Keith said: “Moving can be stressful but renting at Parklands means I am ultra-handy for work and also for watching our new home get finished!”

First completions at The Cedars are scheduled for late April with the whole of the building, including the grand entrance lobby and communal areas, due to be finished by summer.

Colleague Brittany and her partner meanwhile are happily settled in their new home after moving in in 2020. She said: “I love the character of the buildings as well as the location and we absolutely love living here.”

Just one property remains available at 825.

Plot 106 is a beautiful one bedroom apartment on the first floor of the original Victorian Villa. It boasts a big bay window to the open plan living/ dining area, a master bedroom with Juliette balcony and dedicated parking.

It is priced at £309,950 and to make an appointment to view please contact Keith or Brittany on 0161 448 0902

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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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Tapton Court Update

by | Mar 3, 2022 | Blog, News & Events, Recently Acquired, Updates

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March, 2022

TAPTON COURT UPDATE

We have begun work to convert the Grade II listed Tapton Court in Sheffield into 14 apartments

The villa, built in 1868 for one of the town’s many steel magnates, is a glorious building surrounded by mature trees on an elevated site to the west of the city.

Teams of specialists are now working on the building to preserve the original staircase with its stained-glass window and other features.

A neighbouring annexe, Ranmoor House, built in the 1930’s, is also being converted to provide 18 apartments.

The original Gate House on Shore Road will become an individual property as will the stable block at the rear of the site.

We are also building just four, family sized four bedroom houses to the north of the site.

Approached up a formal drive with landscaped grounds, private gardens and terraces, this will be a very special development, in a location convenient for central Sheffield but also giving easy access to the Peak District.

Managing Director Georgina Lynch said: “Tapton Court is an imposing property on a mature wooded site and has been on Sheffield Council’s Building’s at Risk Register.

“It is very satisfying to be able to work on buildings like this, preserve what is there and give them new use as modern homes with character.

“This will be another PJ Livesey legacy development where people love to live.”

In detail, there will be seven one bedroom apartments, 14 two bedrooms and 11 apartments offering three bedrooms. The Gate House and the Stables will both have three bedrooms. The new build houses will have four bedrooms.

If you would like to be kept updated on progress please register your interest here:

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First Phase of The Clock Tower Now Sold Out

by | Feb 22, 2022 | Blog, Current Developments, News & Events, Sales Information, Updates

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FEBRUARY, 2022

FIRST RELEASES NOW SOLD

The first apartments in the converted Terry’s Clock Tower at York sold off-plan within days.

The first apartments in the converted Terry’s Clock Tower at York sold off-plan within days of being released for sale.

Due to the demand, we are now releasing the next phase of homes in this unique building and expect to see similar interest.

We are also fitting out two new show homes which will give an indication of the scale and character of these exceptional properties.

Both show apartments are duplexes but offer very different living options. Apartment 102 has a dramatic galleried living area leading out onto a private balcony and a self-contained master bedroom suite, again with its own private balcony, all on the lower level. On the upper level a second large bedroom and bathroom together with a utility room and overlooking the living area a wonderful study area or bed deck.

Apartment 101 offers lower level living leading out onto a private balcony and on the upper floor a master bedroom suite and a second bedroom, bathroom and linen store.

We are planning to reveal these wonderful spaces at the National Launch in March so be sure to register your interest to ensure an invitation.

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Group Sales Manager Gavin Pearce, said: “The Clock Tower is such a significant landmark for the city and buyers really appreciate its history and the wonderful location and want to be part of it.

“The apartments are very cleverly designed to incorporate as many features as possible and make the most of the Tower’s vast space.

“As a developer we always try to create spaces that are practical as well as beautiful and fitted out to the highest standard so they become a new built legacy. There are only 22 apartments in the Clock Tower and half have now been reserved.

“The new show apartments are stunning and we are looking forward to welcoming people to come and view.”

The scheme is due for completion this summer.

The Clock Tower is being sold through Savills New Homes office in York city centre and staff there will be happy to give more details of the apartments available, discuss buyers’ individual circumstances and arrange viewings – CALL SAVILLS ON 01132 201 238

The first apartments in the converted Terry’s Clock Tower at York sold off-plan within days of being released for sale.

Due to the demand, we are now releasing the next phase of homes in this unique building and expect to see similar interest.

We are also fitting out two new show homes which will give an indication of the scale and character of these exceptional properties.

Both show apartments are duplexes but offer very different living options. Apartment 102 has a dramatic galleried living area leading out onto a private balcony and a self-contained master bedroom suite, again with its own private balcony, all on the lower level. On the upper level a second large bedroom and bathroom together with a utility room and overlooking the living area a wonderful study area or bed deck.

Apartment 101 offers lower level living leading out onto a private balcony and on the upper floor a master bedroom suite and a second bedroom, bathroom and linen store.

We are planning to reveal these wonderful spaces at a preview launch so be sure to register your interest to ensure an invitation.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
Group Sales Manager Gavin Pearce, said: “The Clock Tower is such a significant landmark for the city and buyers really appreciate its history and the wonderful location and want to be part of it.

“The apartments are very cleverly designed to incorporate as many features as possible and make the most of the Tower’s vast space.

“As a developer we always try to create spaces that are practical as well as beautiful and fitted out to the highest standard so they become a new built legacy. There are only 22 apartments in the Clock Tower and half have now been reserved.

“The new show apartments are stunning and we are looking forward to welcoming people to come and view.”

The scheme is due for completion this summer.

The Clock Tower is being sold through Savills New Homes office in York city centre and staff there will be happy to give more details of the apartments available, discuss buyers’ individual circumstances and arrange viewings – CALL SAVILLS ON 01132 201 238

Special Delivery for School Children

by | Dec 21, 2021 | Blog, Community, News & Events, P J Livesey News

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DECEMBER, 2021

SPECIAL DELIVERY FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN

We were pleased to support the work of the PTA at Cavendish Road Primary School

We were pleased to support the work of the PTA at Cavendish Road Primary School in Didsbury by providing each pupil with a new reading book for Christmas – and very grateful to Santa for taking time out to deliver them in person on the day of the school’s Xmas Fair. Managing Director Georgina Lynch said: “The joy of reading is really important and we hope all the children enjoy their books.
“Schools and teachers have had a tough time over the last two years and we were pleased to support the work of the PTA as it continues to organise the extra activities and treats that are so appreciated. “We have delivered many schemes in Didsbury and it continues to be one of Manchester’s most popular areas for many reasons – including great schools.”

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.

Read about the clock tower clock faces being restored here

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