The company has recently completed  an interesting conversion project to provide three courtyard mews domestic properties.

 A redundant commercial property, originally approximately mid-1800’s, was set in a small courtyard off Union Street backing onto our company’s yard. 

The property had limited potential for commercial use due to its location and the owner, Mark Periclis, could see the potential for an attractive courtyard housing development.  

One of the main problems with the project was the restricted access off Union Street with low headroom clearance.  Because the development backed onto our yard, the decision was taken to carry out all the main structural works through an access formed in the rear wall of the premises into the yard. 

The existing building was converted into two dwellings and a lean-to store at one end was demolished and a third house built in its place.  It is believed the existing buildings originally were old stables and underneath the painted façade there were some interesting brick arches and details.  Carefully controlled shotblasting revealed the attractive red locally made facing bricks which were then repointed in lime mortar.

 The existing building was stripped back to a shell and then re-roofed and built up to current Building Regulation standards for insulation and sound transmission.  New windows in a traditional style but with double glazing were fitted throughout and the properties finished with fully-fitted kitchens and high specification bathrooms.

 The three properties are being let successfully with the benefits of a secure and peaceful setting but being right in the centre of a bustling market town.

Local Architect, Roger Carlisle, was employed directly by Mark Periclis.  The contract was negotiated as the company has carried out other work previously for Mark Periclis who owns and runs Christos Hairdressers.  The project was completed on programme and on budget and is a good example of regeneration of a brown field site.