Commercial to Residential Conversion: Turning a British Legion Building into Luxury Flats in King’s Lynn

Project Snapshot:
Bespoke Construction Group successfully transformed a former British Legion building in King’s Lynn into multiple modern, luxurious flats. The project resulted in an attractive block of residential flats that is now retained as part of our company’s portfolio.

Location:
King’s Lynn, Norfolk

Price:
£1.4 million (including site purchase)

Main Services:

  • Part-Demolition: Removal of sections of the original British Legion building to make way for redevelopment.
  • Timber Frame Extension: Locally sourced timber from DMG Timber was used to add additional floors.
  • Party Wall Agreements: Worked with neighbouring property owners to secure agreements necessary for construction while keeping all parties happy.
  • Fire Strategies: Collaborated with a fire engineer to meet the relevant compliance requirements specific to this type of building.

The Project Brief:
The project consisted of converting a disused British Legion building into several modern flats. Utilising a multi-beneficial approach, we created more local housing for the area from an underutilised commercial property. Key challenges we faced included adding a timber frame extension to the top of the existing structure and adhering to strict fire safety standards. The goal was to deliver a safe, compliant, and aesthetically pleasing residential development for the local area. And one that yielded an incredible return on investment.

Our Solution:

  • Part-demolition work of the existing structure while keeping its integrity.
  • Built a timber frame extension to increase the property size, using locally sourced materials for sustainability and regional support.
  • Secured all necessary party wall agreements to greenlight construction.
  • Worked with specialist consultants for fire strategy and structural considerations.

The Result:
The British Legion building was successfully converted into stunning high-quality flats situated in an art deco-inspired building, turning this underutilised and bare space into modern living spaces with huge curb appeal. The completed development is now part of Bespoke Construction Group’s rental portfolio, managed by Newson and Buck.

Partners:

  • Ian H Bix Associates Ltd: Architect
  • 4D Structural Ltd: Structural Engineer
  • ALH: M&E Design
  • DMG Timber: Local timber supplier
  • Webber Roofing: Roofing services
  • JBT Electrical: Electrical work
  • DJR Carpentry: Carpentry services
  • Newson and Buck: Rental management

Speak to Our Team:
If you’re planning a commercial to residential conversion or similar architectural project, Bespoke Construction Group have the experience to draw on and the skill to deliver. Contact us today to discuss how we can help with your development project.