Urban flats, luxury homes and almshouses are the finalists in the Large Residential Scheme of the Year in the 2022 ProCon Leicestershire property and construction awards.
Waterside living, rural luxury and extra-care for older people are the very different contenders for the title, sponsored by Jessup Partnerships, which is one of seven in this year’s ProCon Awards.
The ProCon Awards’ overall sponsors are Unique Window Systems, Freeths and Salus Approved Inspectors. The Leicester Mercury is the Awards’ media partner.
The Large Residential Scheme of the Year finalists are:
Hornsey Rise, Wellsborough, submitted by Springbourne Homes
Nineteen luxury detached homes were created on a ten-acre rural site that was previously the setting of a care home.
Large family houses were built, and a 1930s chapel was fully restored and extended into a home. All the homes have air source heating, including underfloor on the ground floor. Each feature open plan living spaces.
A key architectural feature on the front of the houses is a significant amount of green oak. An electric car charging point was fitted as standard in the garage of each property.
The Gate – Waterside Village, Loughborough, submitted by HSSP Architects and Solus Homes
The Gate is a new building of 64 luxury one- and two-bedroom apartments. It joined its historic sister building The Mill to complete phase two of the Waterside Village gateway hub into Loughborough.
Waterside Village connects the railway station with the town centre, enabling neighbouring business expansion. It has created confidence for other developers to further local regeneration.
The Gate’s structure is unusual as it is constructed from five storeys of load bearing masonry. An industrial look was replicated by including exposed internal red brickwork, high ceilings, large windows and metal columns.
Wyggeston Hospital Hub and Cottages, Leicester, submitted by Corporate Architecture
Founded as an almshouse charity in 1513, Wyggeston Hospital has been providing sheltered housing, support and care for vulnerable older people in Leicester for more than 500 years.
A new administrative and entertainment Hub and additional housing were added to the existing extra-care accommodation whilst a newly landscaped scheme was provided for residents to enjoy.
To create a modern scheme in a traditional setting, external materials were carefully selected and past aesthetics were echoed in the new building styles.
Matthew Moore, chief executive officer at the award sponsor Jessup Partnerships, said: “Having been a supporter of the Procon Awards since they started, I, along with everyone at Jessup, are very proud to be able to support these prestigious awards again.
“Being a new partnerships homes developer in our region, we are delighted to sponsor the large residential scheme category this year.”
The winner will be announced at a ceremony at Leicester’s King Power Stadium on November 10.
The other seven awards are:
- Regeneration Project of the Year , sponsored by Keepmoat Homes
- Small Residential Scheme of the Year , sponsored by Ashe Group
- Medium Residential Scheme of the Year , sponsored by Ashe Group
- Property Deal of the Year , sponsored by Procure Partnerships Framework
- Large Non-residential Scheme of the Year , sponsored by Gateley
- Small Non-residential Scheme of the Year , sponsored by Gateley
Companies keen to attend the ceremony or to enquire about sponsorship opportunities can contact Allyson Jeffrey on 0116 278 1443 or via email: info@procon-leicestershire.co.uk
Further details about the Awards are on the ProCon website at
