Landmark city building sold
DEVELOPER PLANS TO CONVERT HISTORIC HIGH PAVEMENT OFFICES INTO HOMES
A LANDMARK former office building in the heart of the city has been sold with plans to turn it into homes.
The historic property on High Pavement street provides just over 5,000 square feet of space and retains many of its original features as well as boasting views of St Mary’s Church to the front and over the cliffs to the rear.
26-28 High Pavement – described as one of the Lace Market area’s finest buildings – was recently sold in a deal brokered by FHP Property Consultants to developers DL Rhodes & Son Ltd.
Now the former business building will be trfansformed for residential use, an FHP spokesperson confirmed.
However, the decision has sparked a mixed reaction from visitors and residents in the area.
Ria Bhatnagar, a designer who lives in the city centre, said: “I think that we should preserve our historical buildings.
“I think it should be turned into a museum, or an art gallery.”
The 33-year-old added: “Especially because it is surrounded by the National Justice Museum and Contemporary Art Gallery.”
Civil servant Claire Rook, 54, said: “As long as it is being used, I do not see what the problem is.
“I think they should definitely keep the architecture as it is now, though.
“I think they should make sure that the original features stay the same.”
Louise Hewitt, a hairdresser from West Bridgford, added: “I think it is important to make use of our historic buildings.
“It is great news that businesses are interested in buying the building.”
The 57-year-old added: “As long as it is putting into good use, and not turning derelict, I think that is great news.”
Thomas Szymkiw, of FHP’S office department, who agreed the sale, commented: “26-28 High Pavement is one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in the Lace Market with the property standing prominently on the street – additionally boasting fantastic views of St Mary’s Church to the front and over the cliffs to the rear.
“With opportunities of this stature rarely coming to market it was clear that interest in the property was going to be high – and I am very pleased with the outcome for DL Rhodes & Son Ltd who have acquired a fantastic building in a great location.
“It has also provided the opportunity for us to relocate our clients into a high-quality office refurbishment in close proximity that is more suitable for their needs moving forwards – therefore a great result for all parties involved.”
Nigel Rhodes of DL Rhodes & Son Ltd added: “The DLR team are delighted to have completed on this beautiful historic building in the heart of the Lace Market.
“We worked with the previous owners on a completion date suitable to them so they could relocate to new offices which gave us time to look into various alternative uses for this building.”