The renovation of Priory Place and Love Street, delivered by Warden, has received the award for Best Residential Renovation & Conservation at the Cheshire West Design Awards – which recognises excellence in design, conservation and construction across the region.

Commissioned by GHH (POC) Ltd in partnership with Grosvenor Hart Homes, the project brought together Warden as lead contractor and architects Cassidy + Ashton to create modern, fit-for-purpose homes that carefully preserved the buildings’ heritage and character.

The project involved the extensive refurbishment and sensitive remodelling of 19 historic residential properties in Chester city centre, many of which are Grade II listed.

Warden was appointed to support the remodelling and refurbishment works, which included the renewal of mechanical and electrical systems, installation of new windows and doors, insulation and damp proofing, and full internal finishes, all delivered with minimal disruption to the live residential streetscape.

The award was accepted by Joby Howard and Karl Dean (Grosvenor Hart Homes), Richard Williams (Cassidy + Ashton), and Ian Williams (Warden). The judges praised the careful balance of conservation and contemporary residential quality.

Ian Williams, director at Warden, said: “We’re proud to have played a part in the Priory Place refurbishment. Working on buildings with so much history is always rewarding, but it comes with its own set of challenges.

“We had to balance the heritage requirements with modern standards that respected the original character of the properties. It was detailed, careful work, but exactly the kind of challenge we enjoy and thrive in.

“The success of this project is a testament to the collaborative effort of the team. Each partner brought deep expertise and a shared commitment to preserving these buildings while creating high-quality, contemporary homes. We’re happy to see this collective endeavour recognised with such a prestigious award.”

The Cheshire West Design Awards celebrate the very best in local design and construction, recognising projects across residential, commercial, community and public realm categories. The next awards will take place in 2030.