From the Archive: The Factory, Finedon, Northamptonshire

The Factory, Finedon, Northants, The Modern House
The Factory, Finedon, Northants, The Modern House
The Factory, Finedon, Northants, The Modern House
The Factory, Finedon, Northants, The Modern House

This impressive property is a very rare example of an entire former factory in use as a single residence. It was sold by The Modern House in 2014.

Built around 1900 as a shoe factory, it was converted into a home in 2008 with the assistance of the London-based architect Richard Grey.

Northamptonshire is famed for its shoe factories, the vast majority of which have now been demolished or converted into apartments. This turn of the century factory still features its original expansive glazing, exposed wooden floors and exposed rafters. The architect Richard Grey cleverly utilised the existing two mezzanines and canopy walkway by installing two spacious bathing areas.

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