We need volunteers to help light up the night Work gets underway to save UK’s last major bellfoundry

fields and mature planting with river frontage onto the river Gwash the south and only 2.8 miles Stamford.

Planning has been approved three double bedroom property, with two en suite bathrooms and a family bathroom, a large open plan kitchen and living area, utility room and private reading and study spaces with views out the garden space surrounding.

Plans have been approved a large emphasis on environmental factors.

Ground source heating will efficiently heat the property provide hot water. All thermal elements have been designed to surpass building regulations Model U-Values by additional 15% to lower the running costs and carbon footprint of the house. A

'Mechanical Vent and Heat

Recovery' would be utilized to maximize the efficiency of the heating and ventilation of the house.

External materials for the house will come from local sources where possible; charred black timber cladding, larch cladding and aluminum curtain glazing are some of the exterior materials which have been approved.

Tenure Freehold

Local Authority Rutland County Council Services

Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage

Planning Details

2020/0441/FUL

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Strictly by appointment with Savills 01780 484696

CONSTRUCTION WORKS are now underway at Taylor’s Bellfoundry in Loughborough to protect and enhance the Grade II* Listed Bellfoundry buildings and onsite museum, the last of their kind in Britain.

Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Loughborough Town Deal alongside many others, the project is being led by the Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust working in partnership with the ancient bellfounding firm of John Taylor and Company.

The Trust was set up in 2016 to begin the work of restoring the bellfoundry’s buildings and redeveloping the site’s museum to protect the ancient craft of bellmaking for generations to come.

Taylor’s Bellfoundry - which was built in 1859 just a stone’s throw from Loughborough town centre – has cast more than 25,000 bells located in more than 100 countries.

Bells from the foundry hang in famous landmarks including London’s St Paul’s Cathedral, the Washington National Cathedral in the US capital, Australia’s National Carillon in Canberra, and South Africa’s Cape Town City Hall.

In spring 2022 contractors were invited to tender to deliver the programme of works, with specialist heritage conservation firm Messenger BCR winning out. The Messenger team will work alongside internationally renowned architects Caroe, who drew up comprehensive plans to restore the Victorian site. Other specialist practices involved include exhibition designers Redman Design and museum retail experts cre8.

Phase one of the programme of works is now underway. This includes the stripping out of the existing museum, removing internal walls – which were added to the bellfoundry in the 80s – and replacing the leaking roof. A new lift is currently under construction as are new disabled and baby changing toilets. Major repairs to the roof over the bellfoundry’s main covered yard are also underway.

SAVILLS are offering for sale 4.8 acres of land with substantial frontage onto the River Gwash, and planning permission approved for a three-bed single storey dwelling, built to a contemporary design.

The property – The Old Station, Main Street, Belmesthorpe, Stamford, Lincs. PE9 4JQ – is being offered at a guide price of £800,000. Call Charlotte Paton at Savills on 01780 484 691 or email: stamford@savills.com