Historic Leeds city centre location transformed into ‘unique’ apartment development

A ‘unique’ development of 19 apartments at Lambert’s House on Lower Briggate in Leeds city centre is now fully let, just four weeks after appointing a new estate agent to market the scheme.

Lambert’s House is a historic Grade II listed building, thought to be Leeds city centre’s oldest dwelling that dates back over 400 years. When Zenko Properties was appointed to provide management advice and let the scheme, there were 10 empty apartments.

Managing director, Tobias Duczenko, from Zenko Properties, commented: “It was clear from the start that Lambert’s House is a great place to live, but it needed some investment and repositioning in order to appeal to discerning tenants.

“We worked very closely with the landlord, providing advice and guidance, as well as property design and maintenance recommendations to ensure the apartments, and all of the communal areas, were finished to the very highest of standards.

“Lambert’s House really is the jewel in the crown when it comes to individual character apartments. This is not a copy and paste development, and the greatest of respect has been shown for Lambert’s House and the historic yard’s remarkable architectural heritage.

“Every care has been taken to bring this important historic building back to life, retaining as much of the original fabric as possible and faithfully matching new materials with old wherever possible, as well as leaving historic brickwork and timbers exposed.

“Fully restored and repurposed without compromise, the 19 apartments are spread across three floors, and all have high-tech home comforts. The stylish duplex, studios and beautifully appointed one, two and three bedroom homes are truly unique, and they have been designed to be as individual as the residents that rent them.”

Lambert’s House will also now be professionally managed by Zenko Properties, with tenants benefitting from having one consistent point of contact for everyday needs and services associated with the development.

Tobias added: “Tenants love the location of Lambert’s House, which is less than five minutes’ walk from Leeds City Station and 100 yards from Trinity Leeds. The south facing courtyard with planted flower beds, climbing shrubs and a selection of trees, alongside seating, paving and subdued wall and ground lighting all combine to create a real oasis of calm for residents too.

“Lambert’s House also has a water feature outside the residents’ lounge and coworking space, which is ideal for neighbourly gatherings, socialising, entertaining, co-working and collaboration, or simply relaxing.”

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily

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