Historic site transformed into new homes in Northumberland market town

An historic site in the centre of a Northumberland market town is currently being transformed into a new residential development.

Prospect House is being converted into 16 new homes in the heart of Hexham, close to the town’s ‘iconic’ abbey.

Known as Montague Court, the development - financed as a joint venture between LOK Developments, part of The Morton Group, and Hilltop Credit Partners - will see the Grade II listed building turned into 11 apartments alongside five new-build properties.

Chris Nunn, business development director at The Morton Group, commented: “This is a landmark building which is viewed with real importance to people living in Hexham. We’ve spent a great deal of time changing the look and feel of the building, which was cramped and not well laid out since it was last used as a council building in 2016.

“With expertise in restoring buildings of this nature, we’ve retained as many of the historic original features as possible, and we’re delighted to be breathing new life into an important building and to restore it to its former glory.”

He added: “This is a really nice development, close to the Abbey, Old Gaol and Moot Hall in the heart of Hexham market town, which has fantastic views over the Tyne Valley, with access to residents’ parking.

“Hexham has a strong housing market and we’re sure units in this sought-after town will be snapped up when they are released in early 2021.”