Take a tour of the new homes converted from Melton's historic workhouse
Potential buyers will get their first chance this month to take a look at one of the new apartments being converted from the historic former workhouse building in Melton Mowbray.
The Melton Times was given a tour of the two-bed show home in the workhouse development, which is seeing a mix of eight apartments and houses being built, on what was the former St Mary’s Hospital site off Thorpe Road.
Perfecta Assets bought the workhouse building with the aim of retaining many of the historic features of a building which once housed the town’s paupers after it was opened in 1836.
The rest of the derelict hospital site has been demolished with Snowdon Homes building 37 two and three-bedroom properties for rent – they were all finished last year.
Work continues on the workhouse building with the two-bed show home being available to view at an open day on Saturday February 21.
On our tour of the property it was impressive to see the original beams exposed in the roof of both bedrooms and the mid-19th century windows are still a feature of the building with modern sliding slash components.
The apartment has pleasingly high ceilings, electric radiators and comprehensive insulation to keep the heating inside in winter.
The fittings are distinctly 21st century but there are enough period characteristics to make these homes really stand out from the generic feel of many new builds.
Simon Ash, the project manager for the scheme, says he enjoys working on historic buildings with the aim of keeping alive their soul.
He told the Melton Times: “It is great that the original building has been retained on this site.
"It has been a case of doing what is needed to provide modern homes without damaging the character of the building and I think we’ve certainly done that.”
Simon added: “I think these homes are going to be really good investments.
"They are also energy efficient, we will be putting solar panels on the roof when everything has been completed.”
In terms of the price of the properties – they start at £160,000 for the one-beds, £180,000 for two-beds and from £260,000 for the three homes.
The properties are being marketed by the Melton Mowbray office of Newton Fallowell – call their team on 01664 566210 for further details.