WORK has started on transforming the former post office building in Warrington town centre into a £3.2 million aparthotel.
Leeds-based main contractor, Priestley Construction, is delivering the development for its clients, Warrington based Danny Inman Property and Priestley Homes.
Situated on Springfield Street in Palmyra Square, the contractor is converting the upper floors of the Grade-II listed building into 21 high-specification apartments for short-term rent.
During the extensive renovation project, many of the building’s original features will be meticulously refurbishing and retained.
Existing flooring will be built up to achieve the best acoustic separation from the restaurant and bar on the ground floor, which will continue to operate.
Installation of high-tech entry systems will allow hotel guests to enter the aparthotel using just their smartphones.
Priestley Construction is inviting local subcontractors to bid for work on the development as it progresses, to support businesses in the area.
Nathan Priestley, chief executive of Priestley Construction, said: “Warrington is undergoing significant regeneration, driven by an ambitious, forward-thinking council.
“Design on this brand-new aparthotel meets the highest specification, while retaining a part of the local heritage. We are creating some of the most desirable hotel rooms the town has to offer.”
The construction programme completion us expected in Q2 2022.
After closing as a post office the upper floor was originally transformed into a gym and leisure club.
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Great to see a local entrepreneur helping keep some of our landmark buildings by sensitive conversions. Knowing Danny I’m sure it will be an excellent job.
Agreed Jim – Good to see new life being brought back into the town centre which has lots of interesting architecture when you look up.