Priestley Construction has beautifully converted the Grade-II heritage listed Conditioning House building into 153 modern apartments for sale.
We brought the £18 million residential scheme to life over two years for client, Priestley Homes.
Transformation completes
Situated on Cape Street, the site comprises two meticulously refurbished four-storey buildings, connected on the south side.
The resulting u-shaped structure surrounds a once-open court, with a reinstated glass roof creating a full-height atrium beneath.
Restored ironwork link bridges that connected the two main mills provide 12 apartments with balcony spaces.
We also extended the roof upwards to create several duplex penthouses, including The Penthouse at Conditioning House. The five-bedroom, corner plot is Bradford’s most expensive apartment and will launch for sale in the coming weeks.
Retaining original features
Original factory gates, internal doors and ornate stonework are among the many features we have retained.
The façade uses bespoke double-glazed, wooden windows to retain the heritage of the original building.
Nathan Priestley, founder and chief executive officer of Priestley Homes, said: “We acquired this unique building in 2016 and immediately saw the incredible potential in restoring 30 years of neglect.
“Transforming Conditioning house into Bradford’s most exclusive address has been our labour of love for more than four years. The result is stunning: this truly historic site is home to some of Bradford’s highest quality apartments.
“We believe Conditioning House is the standard for which residential development in Bradford should look like. The city is thriving, with growing inward investment boosting the local jobs market. Our time and effort in bringing one of its most iconic buildings back into use will only add to Bradford’s appeal as a desirable place to live.”
Following the success of the main project, we have submitted plans to add an additional 14 homes in the lower ground-floor level of mill one. Construction will begin in Q3 2021, subject to planning approval.
An historic landmark
Conditioning House is at the heart of BD1, adjacent to Forster Square retail park and close to the £260m Broadway shopping centre. Forster Square railway station is less than 10 minutes’ walk, providing direct services to Leeds city centre in 25 minutes.
The Bradford Corporation built Conditioning House is 1900-02 through special Act of Parliament. As an iconic building in Bradford’s textile industry, around 70% of all UK-made wool passed through Conditioning House for testing.
Luxury living at affordable prices
Homes at Conditioning House are now on sale. Prices start from £99,995 for a one-bedroom apartment, between £125,000 – £160,000 for a top-end duplex penthouse.
Prospective buyers of The Penthouse at Conditioning House are invited to enquire about price on application.
Visit our dedicated Conditioning House page for more information on Bradford’s newest must-have address.
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