Property briefs: Upmarket Bramhall scheme; Cassidy+Ashton and Conlon, and more…
A COMPANY called Cre8ive Developments (Sorto) is building nine new homes in Bramhall with funding support from NatWest.
Designed by architect Harold Baxter, the three-story development includes nine apartments and one penthouse unit.
Each unit will have folding glass walls so residents can create their own veranda or increase the size of their apartment’s lounge areas.
Director Lois O’Brien said: “We have come up with a very innovative development that has been expertly designed. The apartments we are building will be ideal for people with grown families who may be looking to downsize or for those who may own a property abroad but still want a base in England they can use for part of the year. It’s an exciting development which we believe will enhance the village.”
Cre8ive Developments (Sorto) was supported by NatWest’s Real Estate Finance team. Relationship Director Peter Howarth obtained funding for the scheme. The amount was not disclosed.
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TWO Preston-based forms have collaborated on a new £4.25m school in Lytham St Annes.
Cassidy + Ashton and Conlon Construction designed and built Heyhouses Endowed CofE Primary School in a 16-month project to increase capacity from 420 to 630 pupils.
The project, commissioned by Lancashire County Council and the Diocese of Blackburn, has provided 15 classrooms, a main hall and small hall, a kitchen and sports pitches.
It has been open to pupils since the start of the Autumn term in September and external works have just been completed.
The project also saw Conlon Construction build a 2,281 sq ft nursery school on site which replaces an old prefabricated building.
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PURE Gym has taken a 15,000 sq ft unit at Preston’s North Road Retail which has been developed by Worthington Properties, part of the Marcus Worthington Group.
The gym is being fitted out and should be open by late December creating 30 jobs.
Simeon Worthington, director at Worthington Properties, said: “Pure Gym is an excellent business model and is operated by a highly experienced leisure expert. The gym facility will provide a welcome alternative to the traditional gym model which other operators have in the City and I’m certain it will be a resounding success.”
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BIRKENHEAD-based Simple Lighting has invested £20,000 doubling its warehouse space in Appin Road.
It now has around 8,500 sq ft and will use the extra space for storage, offices and a lab to test products and assemble LED products.
The business was set up by Chris Bawden in 2009 and now has sales of £1.7m.
He said: “We’re delighted with the expansion and strongly believe in keeping up with the pace of the increasing demand for quality lighting at competitive prices.”
