In the latest episode of George Clarke ’s Remarkable Renovations, the architect meets James, who has had a 15-year love affair with a former glassworks in Brighton. The instalment, which airs on Wednesday, July 20 discovers James has finally managed to buy it and has grand plans to restore the whole property. With half a million pounds to spend, it should have been easy.
The building in question is directly behind Regency Square in Brighton on Regency Muse, which has a variety of small businesses, including a stable house. Over the years, the building went through a number of different uses until James and his Spanish partner, Ellie, bought the battered empty shell in 2015 for £650,000.
Originally built as a stables in the 19th Century, it became a car workshop before changing use again in the 20th Century and becoming a glass factory. During this time, it made windows for Brighton’s grand terraces, now James is determined to convert it into a home.
