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Arcon Village
Arcon Village, in Horwich near Bolton is a fabulous example of the past being brought back to life in a unique development. Treasured Grade II listed buildings are being revitalised by Redrow into wonderful bespoke homes, complemented with sympathetically designed new properties to create a real haven for this new community.
The origins of the site lie in the late 18th century when the pioneering Ridgeway family established bleach works on the site, which, at its peak, employed 461 local people. It closed in 1933 with the site passing to Arcon Engineering in 1950.
Now acquired for residential use, Redrow are endeavouring to capture the spirit of the development’s industrial 18th century history, while incorporating what is expected for 21st century living. Working closely with the local authority, English Heritage and the University of Manchester’s Archaeological unit, Redrow is sympathetically converting the buildings into homes steeped in character. As part of the renaissance of the development a clock and bell tower are also both being restored to their previous splendour.
The redevelopment is well underway and Redrow have already welcomed numerous new residents to Arcon Village. Many homebuyers are local to the area, know the story behind the site and are pleased to see the buildings being restored to their former glory.
Collingwood Crescent.
The re-development at Collingwood Crescent in Gloucester has seen the refurbishment of the 19th century Grade II listed Horton Hospital, which, after 12 years of neglect, has been restored to its former glory by Redrow.
The Crescent is full of history and Redrow has gone to great lengths to retain as much of it as possible in one of the UK's largest refurbishments of a Grade II listed building. The company has preserved many original features such as the sash windows; painstakingly numbering and recording the position of every original frame in the building so they could be removed, repaired and replaced in exactly the same position.
Where features could not be repaired, exact copies of the original woodwork, such as six-inch deep, solid wood skirting boards and architraves have been fitted. The building is also capped with cast iron roof tiles, thought to be a very rare example of their kind and also featured on the Houses of Parliament.
Redrow are justifiably proud of the results of this incredibly detailed and meticulous refurbishment of an old hospital building into a stylish and modern place to live.
The development not only features the refurbishment of the historic hospital building itself , but is also surrounded by new homes carefully created to complement the stunning centrepiece.
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Arcon Village
Arcon Village, in Horwich near Bolton is a fabulous example of the past being brought back to life in a unique development. Treasured Grade II listed buildings are being revitalised by Redrow into wonderful bespoke homes, complemented with sympathetically designed new properties to create a real haven for this new community.
The origins of the site lie in the late 18th century when the pioneering Ridgeway family established bleach works on the site, which, at its peak, employed 461 local people. It closed in 1933 with the site passing to Arcon Engineering in 1950.
Now acquired for residential use, Redrow are endeavouring to capture the spirit of the development’s industrial 18th century history, while incorporating what is expected for 21st century living. Working closely with the local authority, English Heritage and the University of Manchester’s Archaeological unit, Redrow is sympathetically converting the buildings into homes steeped in character. As part of the renaissance of the development a clock and bell tower are also both being restored to their previous splendour.
The redevelopment is well underway and Redrow have already welcomed numerous new residents to Arcon Village. Many homebuyers are local to the area, know the story behind the site and are pleased to see the buildings being restored to their former glory.
Collingwood Crescent.
The re-development at Collingwood Crescent in Gloucester has seen the refurbishment of the 19th century Grade II listed Horton Hospital, which, after 12 years of neglect, has been restored to its former glory by Redrow.
The Crescent is full of history and Redrow has gone to great lengths to retain as much of it as possible in one of the UK's largest refurbishments of a Grade II listed building. The company has preserved many original features such as the sash windows; painstakingly numbering and recording the position of every original frame in the building so they could be removed, repaired and replaced in exactly the same position.
Where features could not be repaired, exact copies of the original woodwork, such as six-inch deep, solid wood skirting boards and architraves have been fitted. The building is also capped with cast iron roof tiles, thought to be a very rare example of their kind and also featured on the Houses of Parliament.
Redrow are justifiably proud of the results of this incredibly detailed and meticulous refurbishment of an old hospital building into a stylish and modern place to live.
The development not only features the refurbishment of the historic hospital building itself , but is also surrounded by new homes carefully created to complement the stunning centrepiece.
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