Historic paint firm’s former HQ acquired for social housing scheme

Tim Dixon and Andrew Wynne

The former premises of a Wolverhampton paint and wallpaper company has been acquired for a social housing development.

SJ Dixon & Son was established in 1854 and had been based at Cleveland Road since 1960. With the fifth generation of the family at the helm, it has now moved to a new base in the former Buck and Hickman site on Cooper Street.

The site will be developed for 93 affordable homes and apartments to be managed by Walsall Housing Group and the YMCA, as part of the regeneration of the city centre.

FBC Manby Bowdler senior partner Andrew Wynne oversaw a team of property and planning specialists advising on the sale for SJ Dixon & Son’s managing director Tim Dixon.

Tim Dixon said: “The former Hansom Cab factory – which is a Victorian building and one many people will know – will become apartments managed by the YMCA, meaning the site will continue to play an important role in the future of the city”.

Andrew Wynne said: “SJ Dixon & Son Ltd are one of the most historic companies in Wolverhampton and it is wonderful that they are now entering into a new chapter in their history.

“The sale is also a major step forward for Wolverhampton City Centre, both in terms of providing the accommodation which is so urgently needed, but also kickstarting another phase of regeneration.

“We have enjoyed a longstanding and deep relationship with SJ Dixon & Son Ltd, and that history means we have been able to give bespoke and individual advice to be able to conclude this sale.”

FBC Manby Bowdler, which has offices in Wolverhampton, Shropshire, Worcestershire and Knowle, recently secured a £30m investment from Horizon Capital as part of ambitious growth plans for the next 18 months.

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