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Unveiling the UK's Grandest: Wentworth Woodhouse! The hidden giant of the UK, Wentworth Woodhouse in South Yorkshire reigns supreme as both the largest house by floor space and the longest house in the country! This architectural marvel boasts a whopping 250,000 square feet (or 23,000 square metres) – that's over 150 times the size of the average UK home! With an incredibly long facade stretching 180 metres, Wentworth Woodhouse dwarfs Buckingham Palace at twice its width. The exact number of rooms remains a bit of a mystery, with estimates reaching around 350—you could spend a year exploring a new room every day! Currently undergoing restoration, Wentworth Woodhouse offers a glimpse into a bygone era and has even been featured in films and TV shows. Have you ever visited a grand house like this? Share your experiences in the comments below!   Here's a breakdown of its value: Purchase Price: In 2017, the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust (WWPT) bought the house for £7 million. Restoration Cost: The total restoration project is estimated to cost over £130 million spread over two decades. While it doesn't have a traditional market value like a typical house, Wentworth Woodhouse is immensely valuable for its historical significance, cultural impact, and potential to contribute to the local economy. #UK #architecture #history #property #WentworthWoodhouse #levenesurveyors #propertyvaluation P.S. Learn more about Wentworth Woodhouse: https://lnkd.in/dKiygCFH

The Old Richmond Historic District, specifically highlighting the area around 4th Street, represents a significant portion of the city's origins. This area encompasses most of the original plat of Richmond, established in 1816, along with its subsequent expansions. Notably, 4th Street—initially called Front Street—was the first street in Richmond. It served as a major thoroughfare before the development of the National Road.   This district is characterized by its architectural diversity, featuring dense clusters of late Federal and Greek Revival cottages and townhouses, which are interspersed with Victorian and early 20th-century homes and several churches. The district contains over 213 structures deemed historically significant.   The inclusion of this area on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 underscores its historical and cultural value, highlighting properties like the one on 4th Street as integral parts of national heritage. Being listed on this prestigious register not only celebrates the district's rich architectural diversity and historical significance but also enhances the property's prestige and recognition, affirming its importance nationally.   For any property-related questions or investing opportunities, contact us directly at:  https://lnkd.in/gM3F_YMY   #renovations #newhome #realestate #realtors #propertymanagement #renaissanceproperties #RPM #richmond #indiana #turnovers

Our tall buildings quiz is back! 🏗️ After inspirational talks at the Tall Buildings Conference in June, we learned more about how planning of tall buildings within London's Square Mile works. Our question for you today is: 🤔 Which 2 historical listed buildings have protected pathways to maintain their views? Let us know below ⬇️ #TallBuildingsQuiz #London #SquareMile

Looking to restore a historic residence's charm? Or add some tradition to a modern property? Timber sash windows are the timeless classic you've been searching for! Learn more on our website - link in bio! #timbersashwindows #timberwindows #sashwindows #timberframedglazing #architecturalglazing

Maritime Street Leith Edinburgh - listed building, former 1870s wine merchants - restoration of hall complete For those of you that have followed this development, some of you having visited site - delighted to share completed entrance hall and stair Conversions, from a property developer point of view, come with their own problems - often you have to purchase not knowing what you will find once you strip out, so you can reduce the risk through proper analysis but that only covers so much . However the end product is built to new build standard, insulation, fire sprinkler , ten year new build guarantee , everything new. In my view it’s the best of modern within the shell of the old and repurposes redundant beautiful buildings for the needs of a modern city - and delivers individual living in what is so often a bog standard world Grab yourself some individuality - for sale now through Coxandco.co #propertydevelopment #housingemergency

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The Residences at 1428 Brickell - located in the heart of Brickell Avenue

The older a building gets, the more likely it is to be recognized and celebrated for its unique architectural and historical significance. Being listed also means that a property falls under the planning system's consideration, ensuring its protection for future generations to enjoy. In England, there are approximately 500,000 listed buildings categorized as Grade I, Grade II*, and Grade II, each denoting varying levels of importance. Only a small percentage, 2.5%, are classified as Grade I, indicating exceptional interest. Here are some of the top Grade I listed properties currently available on the market - ranging from a charming townhouse in the historic Chatham Dockyard to a grand Jacobean hall in Cheshire, along with city and country apartment conversions.

Accountability as a heritage building owner is important. Don’t buy them if you don’t intend to adaptive reuse them. I have been following the UK response for several years now and admire that they value their heritage buildings and their role in neighbourhoods to the degree that they respond accordingly as needed. It’s also important to have the right policies and legislation to do so and they obviously do for us to see them actually get rebuilt. It is strong and important policy for those buildings that have heritage values architecturally and other people, institution, landmark, symbolic values. It will be interesting to see how the heritage professionals restore this one to its former glory. Albeit it will have to be interpreted as a restoration to its returning and new patrons as it’s not the original but looks like many a brick there in the crumpled pile to reuse. 🧱 And all who know me know my love of and value of brick historically and architecturally. 😉

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