Here’s a first view of the luxury £9m development that could be set to replace the former Transform clinic in Bowdon.
The current 0.79-acre plot, which was owned by the cosmetic surgery company, has been sold to Hardy Mill Properties and Real Estate Investment Partnerships, with Transform vacating the property in November.
A planning application has now been submitted to demolish part of the building, add a new extension and convert the rest into an exclusive development of 12 three-bed residences.
Below: A CGI of the redeveloped residence
The current building actually comprises two houses known as Byfield and Lynwood as well as a coach house, and sits on the corner of Green Walk and The Firs in one of the most expensive parts of Bowdon.
It was historically a large Victorian villa dating from the 1860s and belonging to one of the “merchant princes” of Manchester, mill owners and merchants who bought up large plots of land to erect villas in the area in the late 19th century.
Architects Ollier Smurthwaite are in the process of designing residences which will “retain as many of the period features as possible whilst giving residents a state of the art property suitable for 21st century living”.
Below: Another CGI of the property
Stephen Slater, of Real Estate Investments, the developer behind the purchase of Alexandra House, said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to return the building back to its former glory and to add value to what is already a very exclusive residential avenue. As we embark on a series of developments in the local area, we are keen to display our high quality properties with meticulous attention to detail.”
Matt Ollier, of Ollier Smurthwaite architects, added: “We are excited to be working on a scheme in one of the best locations in the North of England. A light touch approach will be taken with the existing house retaining all the existing character and detail.
“New living accommodation is provided at the rear around a new formally landscaped courtyard which draws inspiration from the Victorian glasshouses which once occupied the site.”
Below: The property would house 12 residences in total
In total, the plans include six three-bed one-level apartments, two three-bed triplex apartments, two three-bed mews houses, one three-bed coach house and one three-bed penthouse.
Trafford Council will will make a final decision on the plans this summer.
Below: How the site looks today
