Work is underway on a £140m project which will transform a historic mill into a luxury mixed-use development.
The facility on Pownall Street in Liverpool city centre was home to Joseph Heap & Sons Ltd, which once ground rice for Kellogg’s Rice Krispies. The Grade II-listed structure was built in the 1700s.
The project is being led by Legacie Developments. Once complete, the former mill will be transformed into luxury homes, commercial space and a spa in the basement, which has recently been granted planning permission.
A museum is also planned for the reception, paying homage to the site's history.
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Overall, the completed Heap's Mill site will comprise 640 homes and will include a new 16-storey tower on the surrounding land. Completion is expected by the summer of 2025.
John Morley, founder and chief executive of Legacie Developments, said the plans are "another game changing development" for the company.
He added: "The site is held in high regard by the people of Liverpool and we have started work on a sensitive redevelopment that pays tribute to the history of the building but also delivers a modern living complex complete with first-class facilities.
"We are incredibly excited to have started work on this iconic project. It is a significant addition to our portfolio."
RWInvest is Legacie's sales partner. Its managing director Michael Gledhill said: "Heap's Mill will be an iconic development, bringing back to life a historic building which has sadly been left derelict.
"Legacie's sensitive restoration of the mill, together with a state-of-the-art spa and luxury apartments, will help breathe new life into this part of the city centre."
Earlier this month the ECHO was given an exclusive look inside the former mill , which has been empty since 2005. Plans have been in place for its regeneration since 2014.
John Morley also spoke out about the negativity around Liverpool property developers and said attitudes must change for the city to move forward.
Legacie is live on seven sites in Liverpool, including Parliament Square, the Baltic Triangle 's "first tower", which will comprise of more than 500 apartments, a public park plaza, commercial space and a spa .
Over the coming years, John estimates that Legacie could bring between 4,000 and 5,000 new apartments to the city.
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