A Brass ‘Castle’ Reborn

by | May 18, 2023 | Blog, Current Developments, New Properties, Sales Information, Uncategorised, Updates

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May, 2023

A BRASS ‘CASTLE’ REBORN IN SHEFFIELD

We have launched the first homes for sale in the original Grade II listed Tapton Court

Built for one of Sheffield’s original steel magnates is was one of several ‘brass castles’ built in the city’s exclusive district of Ranmoor in the 19th century.

It once hosted Royalty and over more recent years has been home to hundreds of nurses and students.

We are now working alongside a team of crafts people to bring the magnificent building with its distinctive square turret and sweeping stone entrance steps, back to life.

It is being converted into 14 grand apartments, each one unique, with individual heritage features complemented by the highest building design standards.

PJ Livesey Group Sales Manager, Gavin Pearce said: “It is wonderful to see the building being brought back to life and appreciate its original grandeur and scale. The history of the building is fascinating and King Edward VII is said to have stayed when he was Prince Regent.

“Each of the properties in the building will be unique but accessed through the original hallway and staircase and each will have its own private outdoor space. It will be a very special place to live, in a really stunning location.”

The ultimate apartment spans the entire front two bays of the mansion and will be accessed up the stone steps and through the original front door. It will cover two floors offering spacious, flexible living looking out over the expansive front lawns.

The first homes to be released will be three, one bedroom ground floor apartments with private terrace / garden space which each come with two allocated parking spaces.

Gavin added: “With only 2 apartment remaining for sale in the neighbouring East Court we have released the first one bedroom properties in West Court and know they will be incredibly popular.

“They offer an opportunity, be you a first-time buyer or a down sizer looking for the ultimate lock up and leave, to purchase a unique home. This is a truly special development in a wonderful location convenient not just for the city of Sheffield but for the wonderful countryside and towns of the Peak District.”

The first properties in West Court will be completed by summer 2023.

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Terry’s Original Clock Man Returns

by | Mar 24, 2023 | Blog, News & Events, P J Livesey News, Past Developments, Updates

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March, 2023

TERRY’S ORIGINAL CLOCK MAN RETURNS

Back inside the tower itself and up behind the clock faces

When the hands of the magnificent Terry’s Clock Tower in York started turning again there was one very special person in the watching crowd.

Peter Mortimer, now almost 90 years old, was responsible for maintaining the original Terry’s Clock Tower mechanism during his time working for the famous company.

He was heartbroken when the clock stopped working when the factory closed in 2005.

But 18 years on he was there to see a new mechanism installed and given a VIP trip back up inside the tower to see it working once again.

He said: “It was very special to go back inside the tower itself and up behind the clock faces. The mechanism is a wonderful feat of engineering and it was lovely to see it. It is a tribute to the teams that they managed to source identical parts to make it work again. It brought back happy memories.

“The mechanism takes care of itself and only really needs checking twice a year when the clocks changed. Hopefully this one will tick away for another 100 years.”

We were proud to learn that Peter maintained his connection with the Terry’s site even when the site closed, buying an apartment in The Residence, the main factory building which, like the Clock Tower itself, has been converted into apartments.

He said: “I enjoy living here and I have been looking forward to this day for a long time and I am so pleased that I got to witness it.”

Also on site to see the clock switched back on were Robert and Marion Archibald who will soon be moving into an apartment in the Clock Tower.

They travelled from Chester for the day to witness the historic moment and Marion said: “It was a great occasion. Terry’s Clock Tower is a heritage landmark for York and we are so pleased the clock is working again.

“We feel very proud that, through the management committee, we will be the new custodians of such an important building.”

The £60,000 restoration project was funded jointly by the PJ Livesey Group and Henry Boot Developments.

The clock tower will be opened as a small museum on a limited number of days each year to allow members of the public to see the clock mechanism and read information boards telling the story of Terry’s of York, which have been compiled by local resident Stan Young.

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Chorlton Shopping Centre Regeneration

by | Mar 24, 2023 | Blog, Community, New Properties, News & Events, P J Livesey News, Planning Consultation, Planning Information, Recently Acquired, Updates

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March, 2023

CHORLTON SHOPPING CENTRE REGENERATION

We’ve been selected to design a new future for the Chorlton Shopping Centre

We are delighted to have been selected by the Greater Manchester Pension Fund as development partner to design and deliver a new future for the Chorlton Shopping Centre site in South Manchester.

The 3.2 acre site, bounded by Barlow Moor Road, Wilbraham Road and Nicolas Road, comprises of the shopping precinct, together with Graeme House and an adjoining 200 space surface car park.

The brief is to create a thriving and sustainable neighbourhood that captures the spirit of Chorlton, with a mix of new housing and shops together with new public spaces and cycle routes.

PJ Livesey development director, James Woodmansee, said: “This is a huge opportunity but also a huge challenge to get right and it has to meet the needs of the Chorlton community.

“We want it to be the centrepiece of the neighbourhood, a place where people come to shop, to meet and to live, with a range of high quality housing available to meet all needs.

“This new partnership marks the start of new life for the precinct site, and it also marks the start of extensive consultation about what that new life should be and we want local people to help us shape that.”

Formal public consultation will begin later in the year and existing retailers will continue to trade as normal during this process.

Gareth Conroy of Avison Young, property managers to The Greater Manchester Pension Fund, added “GMPF look forward to working in partnership with PJ Livesey to deliver an exceptional development in this key location. Sustainability will be a focus of the project and we look

forward to evolving the existing development framework to create something special which has a positive impact on Chorlton.

“The project is further evidence of GMPF’s continued investment within Greater Manchester, helping to stimulate the local economy whilst at the same time delivering much needed new homes.”

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Terry’s Clock Tower Keeping Time Once More

by | Mar 16, 2023 | Blog, Current Developments, News & Events, Past Developments, Portfolio, Uncategorised, Updates

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March, 2023

TERRY’S CLOCK TOWER TICKS AGAIN

After 18 years, Terry’s Clock Tower clock is keeping time once more for the city of York

Thanks to the skills of specialist horologists and some deft detective work the rare mechanism needed to get the distinctive hands moving again has been reconstructed, and, at 12 noon on Wednesday March 15th, the famous clock started working again.

Managing director Georgina Livesey, said: “It was a momentous day and we are very grateful to the team at Smith of Derby for providing the skills to make it happen. The Terry’s clock was once known as the ‘kitchen clock of York’ and part of the City’s heritage and we are very proud to have played our part in seeing it restored.

“Terry’s is synonymous with York and the buildings are now saved and repurposed for generations to come.”

Smith of Derby were commissioned to restore the clock faces and track down original parts to recreate the mechanism in a project that has cost more than £60,000, funded jointly by P J Livesey and Henry Boot Developments who acquired the entire site when the factory closed.

Sales and complex projects manager for Smith of Derby, Martin Butchers, said: “It is hugely satisfying for everyone who has worked on the Terry’s project over the years to complete the job and see this magnificent rare clock keeping time for York once more. I hope Noel Terry would be pleased.”

The restored the original four clock faces etched with the words Terry York which were replaced in a massive operation in 2019.

The space will now become a Terry’s Clock Tower Museum, open on a limited number of days each year with visitors able to see the intricate clock workings and also to learn more about the story of Terry’s of York on boards compiled by local York resident Stan Young.

We will post updates on the Museum opening dates when announced.

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York Plans Endorsed by Historic England

by | Jan 27, 2023 | Blog, Current Developments, News & Events, Planning Consultation, Planning Granted, Planning Information, Uncategorised, Updates

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January, 2023

YORK PLANS ENDORSED By Historic England

We are very pleased to have their public support for our plans for the Retreat

Historic England – the public body tasked with protecting the country’s built heritage – has voiced its support for our plans to transform The Retreat buildings at Heslington Road, in York.

We have worked closely with them since being named preferred developer for the 30-acre site and the detailed plans to convert the buildings to residential are now being considered by York City Council.

PJ Livesey Managing Director, Georgina Lynch, said: “Restoring and converting historic listed buildings is in our DNA and we always work closely with Historic England and value their officer’s input. We are very pleased to have their public support for our plans for the Retreat which we believe provide a sympathetic and sensitive new life for these wonderful buildings and the grounds.”

The Retreat was founded in the 18th century by the Quakers to provide pioneering mental health treatment based around care, purpose and outdoor recreation.

In-house services were ended in 2018 with new mental health provision by The Retreat offered from alternative locations.

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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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