A GRADE 2 Listed Building, dating from around 1780 in Warrington town centre, is to be converted into a “co-living” 10-bed house for young professionals.
The three-storey property in Winwick Street – just across the road from the town’s bus interchange – is next door to the historic former Parr’s Bank building which has already been converted into a boutique hotel and bar.
There will be no alterations to the external appearance of the building and much of the high-quality interior fittings, such as fireplaces, staircases and ceiling features, will also be retained.
Warrington Borough Council planners have approved the conversion of the building which, although it has been used for offices for most of its life, is believed to have originally be built as a townhouse.
It was listed only two years after the listing of historic or architectural buildings was introduced in 1947 – an indication that it was already seen as of key importance to the history of Warrington.
Developers Neighbourhood Property Northwest Ltd, who have carried out conversions of a number of historic buildings in Warrington, will carry out the conversion.
Each of the 10 rooms will have its own kitchen and ensuite although there will also be a communal lounge bar and kitchen. A courtyard will be provided at the rear.
Although there are few records of the property, early trade directories of 1825 suggested it could have been associated in some way with the adjoining Parr’s Bank building. By 1895 it was occupied by Greenall and Buchan, solicitors, later to become Henry Greenall and Co. It is not known for who the building was originally built.
