THE OLD TEAPOT
Traditional Apartments
The Old Teapot
Traditional Appartments
Conversion of one of the first Co-Op food stores to seven exclusive apartments in a Cheshire conservation area. The building frontage was reinstated as it was when trading in the early 1920s, and the development was of great interest to its community, many of whom remember the shop fondly. Properties in the front original portion of the building were fitted out and finished in keeping with its age, providing apartments with a fresh take on classic features and detailing.
THE LOCATION
The conservation area of Marple Bridge is an extremely popular and picturesque location owing to its beautiful stone built properties and the steep sided valley created by the River Goyt. That combined with a wealth of local amenities and excellent transport infrastructure made Marple Bridge a fantastic location for a RESTORE development of seven luxury apartments.
THE SITE
The Old Teapot was formerly a key amenity serving the needs of a vibrant industrial community. Opening in 1851 as the first Compstall Cooperative Industrial society (CCIS) shop and trading for over 100 years. It was then the premises of an undertakers, and later converted to offices.
THE DEVELOPMENT
The Old Teapot was lovingly restored and converted into seven luxury apartments. Befitting of the rural location and a desire to create homes that worked with and showed off its character; RESTORE ensured the apartments were very generously proportioned. Not just in accommodation, but spaces to be enjoyed by their owners and guests. The development comprised of four three bedroom apartments and three two bedroom apartments, but owing to the unique character of the original building, each of these apartments was completely different in layout and architectural design. Prior to the restoration the building was tired and dilapidated, and original features had been neglected. It was therefore a priority for the original detailing and materials to be reinstated in key locations.
RESTORE’s thoughtful interiors paid homage to the history of The Old Teapot. Inspiration for the apartments located in the front original building, was drawn from the period detailing of the exterior. Notably, the building is Victorian, so naturally this was embraced in the selection of fixtures, fittings, and finishes, creating a harmonious mix of old and new, both period and rural in style.
