Bathford Partners has appointed Refresh, Watkin Jones’s refurbishment and asset improvement platform, to deliver the £8.4m conversion of Grosvenor House in Bath.
Grosvenor House, which is located within easy reach of the city’s universities, will be converted from offices into more than 100 en-suite student bedrooms in cluster flats. Built in 1877 as part of a railway goods yard, it will revert to its original name, The Goods Yard. The scheme is scheduled for completion ahead of the 2027/28 academic year.
Targeting a BREEAM Excellent and EPC A rating, the scheme will incorporate a range of sustainability measures, including solar panels, air source heat pumps and battery storage.
Michael Bunyan, group development director at Watkin Jones Group, said: “This appointment reflects the growing demand for projects that unlock value from existing assets through repositioning and repurposing. Grosvenor House is a strong example of how underutilised office space can be transformed into high quality student accommodation in locations where demand remains strong, and we’re pleased to be working with Bathford Partners to deliver the scheme.”
