New lease of life for historic Hartlepool building with residential scheme

A historic building in the centre of Hartlepool has been transformed into an affordable housing development.

Central Buildings on the town’s Church Street, which is owned by housing association Bernicia, has undergone a recent refurbishment and now comprises a range of one and two-bedroomed self-contained apartments and studios for rent.

Derelict until the mid-1990s, Bernicia has seen a full redecoration of 10 flats and bedsits with new carpets and flooring, as well as upgrades to electric showers, tiling and installation of new kitchens.

Dating back to the early 1900s, Central Buildings has historically home of a tobacconist, fruiter, bootmaker and tailor on the ground floor, with offices on the upper floors occupied by the likes of Lloyds Register of Shipping, Trechmann Shipping Co., Murrell Pae and Co., and the German Consul.

Gemma Alderson, housing services manager at Bernicia, commented: “We’re delighted to be able to offer affordable homes in one of Hartlepool’s most notable buildings.

“There’s a lot of investment going into Church Street and the surrounding area aimed at attracting more people to set up homes and businesses to create a thriving community.

“It’s great to see the progress being made so far and being part of the revitalisation of the town centre as a place where people can live and enjoy for generations to come.”

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