Property round-up: Elan Homes; Upmarket Leisure; Centurion House; Christie & Co; The Hesketh Centre; Koderly
Almost 500 people have registered interest in new homes in Tyldesley, launching by appointment soon.
Elan Homes is creating 42 new homes on a 5.59 acre site on Garrett Lane. As part of the development, the Grade II-listed Garrett Hall Farmhouse will be given a new lease of life as three new homes.
Known as Garrett Hall Fields, it will offer a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom properties including apartments, mews, semi-detached and detached homes.
Marie Morris, sales and marketing director for Elan Homes in the North, said: “The response to our new homes in Tyldesley has been fantastic. We have a database of almost 500 potential purchasers. In response to the demand, we’re giving those people priority and are encouraging them to make an appointment with the sales team.”
Prices for the properties will be announced at the launch.
The homes will be built to high environmental standards in accordance with the latest Part L Building Regulations. Energy efficient features will include PV solar tiling to provide renewable energy and triple glazing for enhanced insulation and carbon reduction. There will also be waste water heat recovery systems and decentralised mechanical extract ventilation. Electric vehicle charging points will be provided to all homes.
Marie added: “Data from the Home Builders Federation suggests that energy bills for houses built to Part L Regulations are on average £2,575 lower than in an older house.
“Plus, because of their energy efficiency, the homes will be eligible to be purchased with Green Mortgages. These can offer more favourable rates or the opportunity to borrow more because energy bills will be lower.”
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The Terrace at Radio Rooftop Bar
Manchester-based Upmarket Leisure said the iconic rooftop bar, Radio, has officially re-opened at ME London this week, following an extensive £2.5m refurbishment.
The reopening of Radio, home to the very first BBC broadcast in 1922, heralds a new era for ME London, as it celebrates a decade of culture, innovation, and individuality.
Acquired by Upmarket Leisure in August 2023, the renowned 220-seat rooftop venue will offer expertly crafted modern Asian drinks and sharing plates, served against spectacular views of London’s skyline.
Matt Cunningham, managing director of Upmarket Leisure, said: “Radio is one of London’s most iconic rooftop bars, recognised for its outstanding views that span from St Paul’s Cathedral to the London Eye, The Shard, The Houses of Parliament, and beyond.
“We are delighted to further elevate the experience to be enjoyed by guests of ME London and visitors to the coveted 10th floor venue, with a luxury lifestyle experience to rival the vista.”
Recently appointed general manager of ME London, Matthew Burbidge-Airs, said: “As we celebrate a decade of design, expression, and restless creativity at ME London, we are, in partnership with Upmarket Leisure, delighted to mark a new era for the hotel with the reopening of Radio rooftop bar. Working alongside the team, we are excited to bring a fresh energy and new ideas to the long standing luxury hotel, welcoming guests, old and new, to a space that represents our vibrant local community, solidifying our position as the premier destination in London.”
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Centurion House
The transformation of Centurion House, a former commercial building on Northgate Street in Chester, is approaching completion by Blueoak Estates, creating 28 luxury apartments, under a unique and ambitious redevelopment programme.
The development will officially launch on July 6, when buyers will be able to view the luxury penthouse show apartment and tour the private communal courtyard garden.
The scheme sees the rebirth of a once unloved and neglected building to become a space for luxury living within the city walls, just a stone’s throw away from Chester’s thriving highlights.
Centurion House includes 28 one- and two-bedroom apartments. The scheme offers lift access, a stunning and secluded communal garden located in the centre of the building, private secure parking, views across the city and Clwyddian mountains to select units, with views of Chester Cathedral to others.
Iain MacLean, Managing Director of Chester-based Blueoak Estates, said: “It’s wonderful to see the transformation of Centurion House come to fruition. The template of the building presented so much scope and potential, and we knew immediately it would be perfect for redevelopment into luxury apartments.
“Interest in Centurion House has been strong from the outset, and we are anticipating a rapid take up of these homes from a broad audience.”
Centurion House is surrounded by a raft of cool independent cafés and restaurants and has The Story House (library, theatre, cinema), New Market, Picture House Cinema, Chester Cathedral, Chester Town Hall and Library on its doorstep. In years past, the site was home to the Chester Northgate Brewery Company and neighboured the former Fire Station.
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Gatleys Pharmacy
Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has been instructed to sell five pharmacies located across Bolton and Accrington on behalf of Sykes Chemist Group.
The group comprises four pharmacies in Bolton – Gatleys Pharmacy on Tonge Old Road, Haslams Pharmacy on Halliwell Road, Rigbys Chemist on Swan Lane, and Howards Pharmacy on Chorley Old Road – and Paradise Street Pharmacy within Pals Health Centre in Accrington. These well-established community pharmacies dispense a combined total of circa 33,000 items per month.
The pharmacies are part of a wider group of 14 branches owned by Sykes Chemist Group, which has decided to sell these branches as part of a strategic review of its portfolio.
Tom Young, Business Agent-Pharmacy at Christie & Co, who is handling the sale, said: “Greater Manchester is a hotbed of buyer activity, especially for first and second-time buyers, so we expect a strong response from the market on this instruction.”
The group is up for sale on an individual, group, or sub-group basis. The deadline for best and final offers is 12 noon on July 19, 2024.
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The Hesketh Centre
The Hesketh Centre in Southport, which served as a mental health facility until its closure in 2020, is to go up for auction this month with a guide price of £750,000.
Auctioneer Pugh will include the 58,000 sq ft Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust-owned property, together with its adjoining residential accommodation and 1.7-acre grounds among the 100-plus lots in its July 17, online property auction.
The former hospital, on Albert Road and Park Road West near Southport town centre, is being sold with a pre-application decision from Sefton Borough Council, indicating that it would grant planning consent for residential development on the prominent site.
Ed Feather, from Pugh, said: “The pre-application advice letter from the local authority is really helpful and means that an investor or developer could acquire the Hesketh Centre to develop a residential scheme on the site with confidence.
“The council do state that they would not permit full demolition of the building without a ‘full justification’, so clearly any development would have to be to a design that was sympathetic to the historic local area. It would be wonderful for this former NHS facility to take on a new identity and a new positive role in the town, which a new housing scheme would certainly provide.”
He added: “The site is in a great location, surrounded by period residential properties and with the elegant Victorian Hesketh Park immediately opposite. Southport train station is less than a mile away, with a good service to both Liverpool and Preston.”
The Hesketh Centre closed in 2020 and was replaced by the new £20m Hartley Hospital on nearby Scarisbrick Road.
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Koderly team, from left: Shaun Austin, Jeffrey Ng, Craig Kennedy, Ian Munro
Software development company, Koderly, has relocated to serviced office space, Clockwise, in central Manchester.
Koderly recently sold its 5,000 sq ft office building at Oldham Mumps to move to Clockwise at Linley House, close to St Peter’s Square, after working closely with Level Workspace to source suitable serviced office spaces in central Manchester.
The move will provide Koderly with even more flexibility as the company transitions to remote-first working and continues to offer flexible working hours.
Koderly has been providing software and database services to market leading, multi-national brands for more than 23 years, operating largely in the travel, wholesale, professional services, and property sectors.
Chief Executive, Craig Kennedy, said: “We’re excited by the move which will enhance our remote and flexible working practices and benefit our colleagues. In particular, we’re looking forward to being closer to our Manchester-based clients and the wider GM business community. We were impressed by the office space and amenities at Clockwise, and the location truly represents an office as a destination for our team.”
Level’s Managing Director, Joe Averill, said: “It’s fantastic to see Koderly selecting Manchester for their new base – a prime location known for its vibrant community and rich pool of talent.”
Clockwise’s Assistant Manager, Matt Dixon, said: “We are pleased to welcome Koderly to Clockwise Manchester and feel it is a testament to our commitment to providing dynamic and adaptable workspaces for innovative companies. We are excited to support their growth and success in an environment designed to inspire and foster creativity.”
