Traditional stone-built building now a luxury home awaiting buyer
AN old stone-built property just a short drive from the Peak District has been stunningly converted into a modern home.
The Stevenson, named after the Stevenson Dye factory which once stood on the site, lies across from a small patch of woodland in the small village of Bullbridge, near Belper in Amber Valley.
There is something fabulous about a traditional building that has stood for years amid the changing landscape around it - and this property is no different. The building was once used by the dye manufacturer and has a traditional styling and stone construction displaying tremendous character.
A complete restoration programme has been undertaken, with steel reinforcements fitted where appropriate and electrics overhauled and upgraded. Tom Anderson, from Peter James Homes, has overseen the conversion and refurbishment of the existing buildings on the site.
Tom said: “It has been a complete joy to work on these characterful buildings and bring them back to life.” Tom and his team have essentially taken the two-bedroom, onebathroom building back to basics in order to create a luxury home whilst retaining the original character of the structure.
He added: “As part of our schedule of refurbishment works, we have taken the roof of the building off and reinstated the natural slate roofing, mirroring the original materials. We have employed a specialist stone restoration company to repair the external sandstone, restoring the building to its former glory, while a steel structure has been added internally to create a diaphragm in the middle of the building creating a base for the first-floor level. The whole building has also been tanked and waterproofed.
“Once completed, you essentially have a brand-new home – with a 10-year warranty – enclosed within an old building of character. It is rare that we get to work on original buildings within the setting of a new home development. It has been fantastic to be involved in this. Further original buildings are being converted at Woodland Heights, and so the journey continues.”
Johanna Tatt, senior new homes site sales executive at Bagshaws Residential, said: “The finished house has been given a 10-year warranty, which is a credit to how well Peter James Homes has refurbished this building. As well as the building’s structural refurbishment, the house’s interior has been treated with respect.
“The accommodation has a traditional layout, and the brand-new fittings follow the theme of the building to create a stunning cottage style. There are shaker-style kitchen units and sash windows, creating a lovely light room.
“The whole house has a fabulous feeling of space.”
With one conversion already sold, this two-bedroom home is now on the market. Finished to a high standard and ready to view, it is priced at £270,000.