A historic Northumberland building is being transformed into stunning luxury apartments.
The development on Gilesgate, in Hexham, will be made up of 45 one and two bedroom luxury apartments, duplexes and penthouses.
The site was once the home of Hexham Swimming Pool, but it was most commonly known as the home of the Henry Bell Wool Merchants business.
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It was launched by brothers George and Henry Bell in the 19th century and put the town on the map, with the much coveted Hexham Tans gloves originating from the site.
After the two brothers died, Henry's sons took over the business and built a wool warehouse on the site in 1885.
Now, in another chapter in the site's history as construction is under way to turn the site into luxury apartments, known as 'The Wool House'
The development is being completed by Hexham Wool Warehouse and is designed across six residential floors, with no two apartments the same.
On floor six buyers will find more exclusive penthouse apartments with French doors and Juliet balconies overlooking the hills.
Contract manager Darren Hall said: “The first pour of the ground floor slab, which is a major step forward took place last week, and the next pour will take place this coming week.
"This will provide a stronger base for us to work on, making construction easier as we lift materials up to each floor and it allows us to build the external brickwork and cladding going up the building, floor by floor.
“We are also concentrating on getting the building weathertight before the winter weather really sets in and then we will begin work on the internal finishes so that we can get the electricians, plumbing trades and plasterers hard at work in the new year.”
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