Developer lifts lid on new barn conversion offices

Clowes Developments has launched new offices at its Ednaston Park Business Centre, which have been created thanks to a barn conversion project.

The developer, together with its lead construction contractor TanRo, has created three premium offices following the completion of the renovation of derelict barns.

Situated around a courtyard, the Ednaston Barns project includes The Hayloft (1,294 sq ft), The Granary (1,312 sq ft) and The Byre (1,158 sq ft).

Gina Connett, facilities manager at Ednaston Park Business Centre, said: “I’m delighted to launch Ednaston Barns to the market.

“Interest from businesses looking to make Ednaston Park their professional home remains high, and I anticipate it won’t be long until the barns are fully occupied.

“The quality of finish of the barns is second to none but I particularly love the setting – you’ve got your own space yet only a stone’s throw away from a thriving business hub.”

Set in 18 acres of landscaped gardens, Ednaston Park was built in the 19th century.

Up until 2016 it housed the St Mary’s Nursing Home. It was then bought by Clowes Developments in September 2017.

Since then, the developer has invested heavily in the property to turn it into modern office accommodation, combining contemporary styling with many of the building’s original period features.

Today, half of the Ednaston Park main building is occupied by Clowes Developments staff and the other half, totalling 20,000 sq ft, is occupied by independent businesses ranging from financial planners, architects, estate agents, ecologists, engineering consultants and an onsite IT provider Wytech.

Paul Turner, construction director at Clowes Developments, said: “This project has been a labour of love. We have sensitively restored the old barns into crisp new units for tenants but old buildings come with their own complications, which has meant we have had to find creative problem solving solutions too.

“We are over the moon with the final outcome and cannot wait to see them occupied.”