Work Begins at Kings

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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

Sheffield Landmark Conversion On Schedule

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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

Landscape Tour of The Retreat Estate

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JUNE, 2022
LANDSCAPE TOUR OF THE RETREAT ESTATE

Book onto a ‘Talk and Tour’ event for free and explore this exceptional site

We are hosting a day long series of tours around the grounds of The Retreat estate on Heslington Road at York to explore how the land has changed and developed over the years.

Landscape architects Randall Thorp are working with us on future proposals for the estate and will discuss how the 13-acre estate has gone from turnip field to formal garden and orchard and what influenced the changes.

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

In patient services offered by The Retreat closed in 2018 and new centres of excellence for outpatients have been established in other locations in addition to Heslington Road.

We are hoping to convert the Grade II * listed buildings to residential use with the majority of the grounds opened up to the public.

There are proposals for a heritage trail around the perimeter and plans for a peace and tranquillity garden. The Quaker burial ground will be unaffected and continue.

Randall Thorp partner Dick Longdin said: “The Heslington Road estate is a landscape treasure and because of its previous sensitive use one that many people in York are unaware of. The task now is to open as much of the grounds as possible for the public to enjoy while retaining private spaces for the new residents.”

PJ Livesey Group joint managing director Georgina Lynch said: “Heslington Road is a special place and we want to respect and celebrate its heritage while also looking at how it can be opened and maintained for wider use.”

Three ‘Talk and Tour’ events will take place on Saturday June 25th starting at 10am – 12.30pm and 2.30pm.

The tours are free but places must be reserved through Eventbrite

We are hosting a day long series of tours around the grounds of The Retreat estate on Heslington Road at York to explore how the land has changed and developed over the years.

Landscape architects Randall Thorp are working with us on future proposals for the estate and will discuss how the 13-acre estate has gone from turnip field to formal garden and orchard and what influenced the changes.

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

In patient services offered by The Retreat closed in 2018 and new centres of excellence for outpatients have been established in other locations in addition to Heslington Road.

We are hoping to convert the Grade II * listed buildings to residential use with the majority of the grounds opened up to the public.

There are proposals for a heritage trail around the perimeter and plans for a peace and tranquillity garden. The Quaker burial ground will be unaffected and continue.

Randall Thorp partner Dick Longdin said: “The Heslington Road estate is a landscape treasure and because of its previous sensitive use one that many people in York are unaware of. The task now is to open as much of the grounds as possible for the public to enjoy while retaining private spaces for the new residents.”

PJ Livesey Group joint managing director Georgina Lynch said: “Heslington Road is a special place and we want to respect and celebrate its heritage while also looking at how it can be opened and maintained for wider use.”

Three ‘Talk and Tour’ events will take place on Saturday June 25th starting at 10am – 12.30pm and 2.30pm.

The tours are free but places must be reserved through Eventbrite.

Creating a New Legacy in York

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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.

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.

Tapton Court Update

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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:

Summer Launch for York Clock Tower

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APRIL, 2021

SUMMER LAUNCH FOR YORK CLOCK TOWER

Work is now well underway to convert the Clock Tower at the former Terry’s Chocolate Factory site in York into unique new homes.

Work is now well underway to convert the Clock Tower at the former Terry’s Chocolate Factory site in York into unique new homes.

The Clock tower is the final piece in the jigsaw to transform this historic site, right next to the racecourse, into one of the most desirable residential locations in the city.

With unrivalled breathtaking, panoramic views of York Town, York Minister and Knavesmire Park, The Clock Tower is a once in a lifetime development that should not be missed.

Our conversion of the original factory building into The Residence was an outstanding success and there is already unprecedented interest in the properties being created in the Grade II listed tower.

It will provide 22 unique homes, a mix of 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms, ranging from ground floor garden apartments to duplex and triplex spaces with glass balconies.

All will come with dedicated parking and most will have private outside space

We hope to begin the sales release this summer with prices starting from around £250,000. To ensure you receive the latest information we suggest registering your interest with us

Work is now well underway to convert the Clock Tower at the former Terry’s Chocolate Factory site in York into unique new homes.

The Clock tower is the final piece in the jigsaw to transform this historic site, right next to the racecourse, into one of the most desirable residential locations in the city.

With unrivalled breathtaking, panoramic views of York Town, York Minister and Knavesmire Park, The Clock Tower is a once in a lifetime development that should not be missed.

Our conversion of the original factory building into The Residence was an outstanding success and there is already unprecedented interest in the properties being created in the Grade II listed tower.

It will provide 22 unique homes, a mix of 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms, ranging from ground floor garden apartments to duplex and triplex spaces with glass balconies.

All will come with dedicated parking and most will have private outside space

We hope to begin the sales release this summer with prices starting from around £250,000. To ensure you receive the latest information we suggest registering your interest with us