Sawmill which made chairs for the Queen turned into new homes
A FORMER Coventry sawmill which in its heyday made chairs for the Queen has been transformed into eight new upmarket homes.
The Old Saw Mill is located between Allesley and Meriden and each of the eight residential barns that have been created have a nod to the former saw mill’s royal connections.
Each barn has been aptly named after specific woods used to build the bespoke chairs once made on site, including those for the Queen.
The gated development has proved extremely popular too, with all the properties now sold bar one.
That is Tiger Oak Barn, a threebedroom single storey conversion, which is on the market for £536,000.
It is being sold through Coventry estate agency Loveitts, who say the development provides ideal commuter links, with close proximity to the A45 which connects to the M6 and M42 motorways.
Tiger Oak Barn’s open plan interior benefits from oak veneered doors, high quality flooring throughout with the hallway and bedroom areas carpeted.
It also offers lofted ceilings with vaulted beams in some to accentuate the light and space of each room, integrated boilers and underfloor heating.
In addition an integrated highspec kitchen comes as standard, featuring a professionally designed Burbidge kitchen, stainless steel sink, double oven, fridge freezer and dishwasher.
The property also has a large utility room and its own garden.
Laura Wilson, new homes manager at Loveitts, said: “The Old Saw Mill has a fantastic pedigree. It was originally the site of the Sitting Firm, a chair manufacturer which in 2012 was commissioned by the Royal Forestry Society to design and make a unique Windsor chair to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
“Indeed, it was in order to commemorate this former jewel in Coventry’s crown, the developers wished to name the homes after woods used to craft the many chairs made over the years.
“Merging the history of the former site into the new development was of great importance to the developers
in order to preserve its unique heritage.”
Ms Wilson added: “Each of the homes within the development have been designed to the highest specification.
“Since lockdown, we feel that people are now looking at their homes differently and are focusing more on the living element within a property - given that more time is now spent at home.
“Elements such as the light and feel of the home as well as its living space will be taken into account more when looking for a new property.”