The Gate is a new building of 64 luxury one- and two-bedroom apartments. It joined its historic sister building The Mill to complete phase two of the Waterside Village gateway hub into Loughborough.
Waterside Village connects the railway station with the town centre, enabling neighbouring business expansion. It has created confidence for other developers to further local regeneration.
The Gate’s structure is unusual as it is constructed from five storeys of load bearing masonry. An industrial look was replicated by including exposed internal red brickwork, high ceilings, large windows and metal columns.
The Gate needed to complement its converted Waterside Village neighbour The Mill, which dates from 1889. The Gate was designed to harmonise with The Mill but have its own modern identity.
The Gate features a fully equipped gymnasium, a swimming pool, BBQ area, bike store and canal-side boat moorings.
There is a concierge service based in the open plan reception area and shared communal working, socialising and eating areas.
| Developer: Solus Homes |
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| Architect: HSSP Architects |
| Planning and building control: Charnwood Borough Council |
| Structural engineer: HSP Consulting Engineers |
| Health and safety consultant: WSP Safety |
| Safety Roofing: Kingsley Roofing |
| Interior design: BARK Design Studios |
| M&E consultant: BEC Consulting |
| Windows: OBP Windows |
| Balconies: Balcony Life |
| Solar panels: Blue Sun Energy |
| Swimming pool: Grayfox Swimming Pools |
Nineteen luxury detached homes were created on a ten-acre rural site that was previously the setting of a care home.
Founded as an almshouse charity in 1513, Wyggeston Hospital has been providing sheltered housing, support and care for vulnerable older people in Leicester for more than 500 years.
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47 Westview Avenue, Glen Parva, Leicester. LE2 9JU. Company number: 5420643
