One Of Newcastle’s Oldest Buildings Sees Modern Makeover

Alderman Fenwick’s House, one of the most historically important buildings in Newcastle has seen a modern transformation through significant investment by a business space provider.

Constructed 1670, the Grade I listing building’s restoration was undertaken by the Tyne and Wear Building Preservation Trust before the building was bought by Central Space in December.

The building was initially built in the 17th Century as a merchant’s house and was later named after Newcastle Mayor Nicholas Fenwick, who was Mayor of Newcastle in 1720, 1726 and was an MP for Newcastle for 20 years from 1727 to 1747, with alderman simply meaning an elder in the historical sense.

It has seen many different uses in the past, including as a coaching inn where the novelist Charles Dickens stayed.

It is now seen as one of the most important townhouses of its kind in the North of England, and the restoration seeks to transform it into an attractive, modern business space complete with the heritage features you would expect from a 17th-century building.

Central Spaces’ upgrades beyond the existing restorations include installing ultra-fast broadband internet for all of its occupiers, a contemporary breakout space for office staff working there as well as modern meeting rooms.

As well as this, a phased refurbishment has been planned to replace the décor, lighting and flooring, whilst being mindful of the protected features of the historic building.

Central Space is keen to keep the building’s character intact, including its grand entrance hall and cupola.

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