Historic Hall in Newcastle's West End to be Transformed into Luxury Homes

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A grade II listed building in Newcastle's West End, Pendower Hall, is set to undergo a significant transformation into four large luxury homes. After being vacant for over a decade, the historic hall will be brought back to life through a redevelopment project spearheaded by Fenham Properties Limited. The plans, which were recently approved by Newcastle City Council's planning committee, will see the hall's interior transformed into luxurious homes with independent entrances, kitchens, and reception rooms, in addition to a separate house and a private leisure and wellness facility.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pendower Hall, a grade II listed building, has been vacant for over a decade after previous proposals to turn it into a wedding venue and conference centre fell through.
  • The hall was originally built around 1870 and was later gifted to become an open-air school and council education offices.
  • The approved plans by Fenham Properties Limited will see the hall transformed into four seven-bedroomed, luxury homes, each with independent entrances, kitchens, dining facilities, reception rooms, ensuites, and bathrooms.
  • A separate house will also be built within the hall's grounds, along with a private leisure and wellness facility featuring a gym, steam room, sauna, and swimming pool.
  • Building work is expected to start before the end of this year, with the project being hailed as a major urban regeneration project that will deliver benefits to the local community.
  • Plans are currently in place to bring new life and purpose to the building, which is an important city site, and will herald major changes to the area.

Statistics:

  • Pendower Hall was built around 1870.
  • The hall has been vacant for over 10 years.
  • Four seven-bedroomed, luxury homes will be constructed within the hall's interior.
  • A separate house will be built within the hall's grounds.
  • A private leisure and wellness facility will feature a gym, steam room, sauna, and swimming pool.
  • Building work is expected to start before the end of this year.

Sources:

  • Byline: DANIEL HOLLAND Local Democracy Reporter daniel.holland@reachplc.com