Property briefs: £800,000 refit for Goldsmiths
LUXURY jeweller Goldsmiths is set to embark on an £800,000 refurbishment of its Trafford Centre, Manchester show room.
Doors at the lower flooor of the outlet will be closing temporarily for refurbishments throughout the rest of May and June and will reopen in early July.
However, its upper floor show room will remain open throughout the refurbishment period.
Goldsmiths says the new-look store will be around a third bigger than the original and will combine a fresh, contemporary interior, with timeless, decadent statement pieces such as stunning crystal chandeliers.
Two more sales positions will be created to accommodate the expansion. Once reopened, the store will boast a 17-strong team of highly trained full and part time employees, run by Goldsmiths general manager Paul Salisbury.
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PLANNING permission has been granted for the £750,000 extension of a primary school in Northwich, Cheshire.
The project at Davenham C of E Primary School is designed to address the increasing need for primary school places in the area due to new housing and high demand at the Ofstead ‘Outstanding’ School.
Permission has been granted by Cheshire West and Chester Council. The application was put forward by Chester-based architectural and planning consultancy Cassidy + Ashton.
Susan McBain, associate architect at Cassidy + Ashton: “There has been a great deal of activity in the education sector over the past three years to address the shortage of school places and Cassidy + Ashton has considerable experience in the sector, including recent schemes such as Barnton Community Primary School and Legh Vale Primary School.
“The Davenham C of E Primary School project has been designed to deliver a high calibre of classroom and communal accommodation that enhances the existing building. We have developed the scheme with buildability in mind to ensure it can be delivered within a fast-track programme in time for occupation in January.”
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APPROVAL has been granted for access proposals at a new housing development on a 2.7 ha site at Goostrey in Cheshire.
Acting on behalf of Boor Homes, HOW Planning submitted applications to the two neighbouring Cheshire councils as the site spanned the boundary, having first obtain permission for the development from Cheshire West and Chester Council.
Cheshire East initially refused planning permission, ultimately denying access to the site, but approval on appeal means the development can now start on site as soon as possible.
Bloor Homes can proceed with the development of 38 new homes including 30% of affordable housing.
The site, at New Platt Lane in Goostrey and was previously home to a chicken farm, has fallen into a state of disrepair since operation ceased on site several years ago.
Planning approval for both elements of the scheme means work can get underway.
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THE freehold of Frames, an established snooker club in Liverpool, has been brought to the market with offers sought for about £240,000 as the owners look to retire.
Property adviser Christie & Co is advertising the property in the residential suburb of Walton, two miles south west of the city centre, after a decision by owners John and Les Collions call it a day.
The business has been the heart of the local community for 30 years.
Frames encompasses a huge snooker room, bar/function room, office, private room, beer cellar, large kitchen and ladies and gents WCs’. It also benefits from unrestricted roadside parking.
James Moore-Martin of Christie & Co’s Manchester office is handling the sale. He said: “John and Les have operated the business successfully for three decades but the time has come for them to retire, presenting a superb opportunity for prospective buyers to acquire a substantial property which can lend itself to wide a range of businesses.”
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WORK is under way to renovate and convert one of the oldest buildings in the Waterloo area of Liverpool – the historic Welsh Presbyterian Church.
Set on the corner of Crosby Road North and Sandringham Road, Frank Rogers Developments, working alongside sister company, Frank Rogers Contractors, has begun a programme of redevelopment that will transform the iconic building into eight luxury homes.
Frank Rogers says all original features will be retained and restored where possible, creating a series of unique dwellings.
Under the ambitious plans, three houses and three apartments will be created within the church building, with two apartments in the former annex and a further two in the former caretakers building.
Frank Rogers purchased the building in 2007 but as the global recession began to take its toll on the UK economy and housing market the company postponed the development until now.
Managing director Dean Rogers said: “This is a truly stunning building that will truly benefit from a thorough, professional and careful programme of restoration. The church has so many incredible features which we aim to enhance through our works.
“We’ve created some incredibly impressive plans with our architects that have enabled us to create a number of unique homes, positioned in a fantastic location. The high end finish, attention to detail and first class fixtures and fittings will, we believe, drive strong interest within the local market, attracting a broad range of buyers.”
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AN international B2B marketing consultancy has renewed its commitment to its Altrincham, Cheshire base by renewing the lease on its offices.
Barratt Dixon Bell (BDB), an established full-service agency, has taken an eight year lease on Craig Court, a two storey building providing a total of 5,500sq ft of accommodation with 19 car spaces at 25 Hale Road.
