plans, maps and boundaries
Grindleford Model Laundry was being sold as a 8,100sq/ft property in need of a LOT of work. Amongst the issues that i’m sure we’ll uncover as the renovation progresses, the initial problems we have are:
- Clearance – the property is FULL of old machinery and laundrette paraphernalia (photos below).
- Bats – we know there are bats locally.
- Asbestos – quite a bit!
The deeds of the property illustrate the property boundary as shown below (indicated in fig1 in pink); which included a ‘driveway’ (indicated on fig1 in green) which was also a right of way (as shown in fig3 in brown). The boundary line (in red in fig2) includes land which extends to the back of Goatscliffe Cottages. The end section of the building (in red on fig 4) has been sold seperately and is not included.
Our brief, initial specification includes:
Cabinetry Workshop
5,000 – 6,000 sq ft
- Open plan spaces; John will configure walls/rooms.
- Must have large double door roller shutter access. Also needs carport/under covered loading bay/carpark for van.
- Needs kitchenette and toilet/wash facilities.
- Must have self-contained spray room.
- Needs main office space (to house 4 people) with windows out into workshop and natural light.
- Small meeting room for clients.
Residential Home
2,000 – 3,000 sqft
- Open – plan spaces; as few ‘box’ rooms as possible.
- Keeping lots of unique and unusual original features such as ironworks, pulley systems, tanning ditches etc (we will safety glass over these).
- Open plan kitchen, dining, living room ‘entertaining’ space (no TV) with lean-to conservatory/orangery.
- To include 2 of the 3 arched windows; with some full-height areas.
- To include visible tanning troughs (original features) and utilise as wine storage.
- Mezzanine space for library / seating area.
- Focal staircase with spiral, custom-made staircase.
- Separate utility / mud room / gym on entrance with small w/c.
- Snug / cinema room (cosy seating/full length sofa for up to 8 people).
- Music recording studio.
- Master bedroom with ensuite.
- Second bedroom with ensuite.
- Third bed (murphy bed) ‘space’ configurable within another space (behind library / roof terrace)
