This scheme delivers ten new one‑bedroom and studio apartments across the first and second floors of an existing mixed‑use building on Water Lane in the heart of Wilmslow. The project repurposes previously underutilised office accommodation above ground‑floor retail units, bringing high‑quality residential living into a sustainable town‑centre location.
To unlock the necessary floor area for the conversion, the building was extended to the rear using a lightweight steel‑frame system, allowing additional depth while minimising structural intervention. New front‑facing dormer windows were introduced along the roofscape, creating generous second‑floor living spaces with improved headroom, natural light and outward views over Water Lane.
Internally, the apartments are designed with clean, contemporary finishes and efficient layouts that maximise usable space. Large feature windows on the upper floors add character to the rooms and frame views of the surrounding streetscape, while the simple material palette enhances brightness and a sense of openness.
The redevelopment enhances the visual presence of the building within the town centre, retaining the traditional brick façades at lower levels while introducing crisp modern detailing above. The result is a sensitive yet contemporary uplift that strengthens the architectural continuity of Water Lane.
The construction works were delivered by Ento FM, with J M C Surveyors & Property Consultants Ltd acting as project managers.
