Property briefs: Pochin’s; Russell Homes; Barnfield Construction

POCHIN Construction has held a topping-out ceremony at the new Altrincham Hospital.

The Middlewich firm was appointed to deliver the £17m development by new owner Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and developer Citybranch.

The project is expected to be completed this winter.

Jonathan Pochin, managing director of Pochin Construction, said: “We are excited to be entering the final stages of this project. It is rewarding to know that the modern, state-of-the-art facility will benefit both patients and staff whilst encouraging further development in the town centre.”  

Adam Gross, director at Citybranch, said: “The project promises to deliver a vital boost to both healthcare delivery and property development in Trafford, and we’re pleased that so many members of the community showed interest and came out in support of the development. We’re looking forward to the final result and the multitude of services it will offer Altrincham.”

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BARNFIELD construction is building a 10,000 sq ft extension for online retailer Thingimijigs at its base in Empire Business Park, off Liverpool Road.

The company sells over 2,500 different lines of children’s gifts and accessories both nationwide and globally to countries including the US, Australia, France, Germany and Israel.

Managing director Rachael White said: “We chose Empire Business Park initially as we were pleased with the buildings and the willingness of Barnfield Construction to work with us and help us design a unit appropriate for our needs.”

Phase two of the business park also includes an 18,000 sq ft purpose built unit for Pickup Systems which specialises in the conversion of pickup trucks and light commercial vehicles.

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RUSSELL Homes is set to top out construction of a new residential scheme in the centre of Alderley Edge.

Alderley Villas has four large family homes in Trafford Road. Two of the properties have been sold off plan, and the remaining two are on the market from £685,000.
 
Director Andrew Russell said: “This is an exceptional location for a new development which fits in well with our desire to focus on bringing luxury high-end schemes to market.
 
“Trafford Road is a stunning residential street that has been designated a conservation area, so it was vital we design a scheme befitting the location with high quality materials and heritage features.”

The scheme has been designed by Altrincham architect Calderpeel.