More than 20 apartments developed at Victorian villa site
Dudleys Consulting Engineers has completed works to help transform a Victorian villa into a collection of apartments in York.
The firm was retained to advise on all civil and structural engineering matters for the £5m project, which required restoration of an existing 19th century building as well as construction of three new buildings.
Located one mile from York city centre, Beverley House was once home to the general manager of York’s Rowntree Cocoa Works.
The 12-bedroom property was later divided into three flats, before becoming a local government office building in 1990.
Local developer, Inglehurst Property Ltd purchased the site in 2021, appointing architects Vincent & Partners to design the new development.
Dudleys worked with the design team to support a complex planning process, navigating new basement and internal reconfigurations and helping to deliver three new, one, two and three-storey buildings.
Andy Walker, managing director at Dudleys Consulting Engineers, said: “We were pleased to work with the team to help regenerate this important site in York. Now known as Beverly Court, the new development blends important historical relevance with a highly modern specification to create 21 unique, luxury apartments in a city with great demand.
“The site wasn’t without its challenges due to preservation, new build configuration and flood mitigation requirements, but our expert team was able deliver innovative solutions including the installation of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS).”
