Transformation of landmark city centre building nears completion

Work to transform a landmark Grade II listed former office building in Leeds city centre into 26 one and two bedroom apartments is nearing completion following a major investment by private developer Khalsmith.

Pearl Chambers, which used to be known as the Pearl Assurance Building, has a statue of the life insurance company’s president and founder, Patrick James Foley high up on the building.

Work on the four storey building, which was built in 1911, is due to complete in the next couple of weeks.

Jonathan Morgan, managing director of Leeds city living specialist Morgans, which is marketing the scheme, says: “Pearl Chambers is one of those buildings in Leeds everyone knows. In a really central location and steeped in history, it’s perfect for residential use. The developer has worked really hard to retain as many of the character features as possible, restoring the original windows, retaining the ceiling heights and the original surround which  means that all of the apartments have their own individual feel.”

Khalsmith has previously converted other buildings in Leeds city centre into residential schemes including 42 Park Place.

Morgan added: “It’s great to see a smaller scale developer creating a sustainable use for this well-known building. Inside the specification is to a very high standard, and combined with the building’s excellent location close to the railway station and all the city centre’s main leisure and retail offerings, this development has plenty of appeal.”

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