The original Downings Malthouse was constructed in 1876 and subsequently extended by three additional buildings. The buildings had become very derelict and initial enabling works were carried out in March 2020. A subsequent planning consent was granted in July 2023 to form 49 new apartments within the building.
Work is anticipated to commence in late Summer 2025 with a phased completion of units between Summer and December 2026.
The specification will include:
- A low energy strategy
- EPC B
- Electric heating
- Contemporary kitchens with Bosch appliances
- Fully tiled bath and shower rooms with Villeroy & Boch sanitaryware
- Work zones in each apartment
- Basement car parking
- External parking with EV charging
- Interior designed reception areas
- Internet drop-off safes
- Full fibre broadband and building backbone
- Ground floor break-out rooms and cafe
49
Apartments
£12.5 million
Project Value
2025
Start Date
Property development announces £9million investment to boost local economic growthMarch 26, 2025 - 4:13 pm
Downings Malthouse: Contractors neededApril 6, 2023 - 4:52 pm
Decision made on £30m city developmentApril 5, 2023 - 4:44 pm