An office building in Gloucestershire, described as one of it’s largest, is set to be redeveloped into a mixed use campus.

The Grange, former HQ of Zurich Insurance in Bishop’s Cleeve, is being developed in a multi million pound project to transform the site on the A435, three miles from Cheltenham town centre.

Another 11 acres of improved parkland, Grangefield, next to the site has a wetland, a wildflower meadow, an orchard and ponds. Paths and bridges will allow the public access to this beauty spot.

The 175,000 sq ft of office areas are being configured to create various spaces and specs.

Phase one will include a redesigned reception, common areas and 30,000 sq ft of office space capable of division into suites from 5,000 sq ft. The designs feature a glazed atrium above a green boulevard – ‘the street’ – with island planters and art installations.

Joint marketing agents are JLL’s Bristol office and Cheltenham’s THP Chartered Surveyors.

Ian Wills, at JLL, said: “Most people in Cheltenham seem to have worked, or know someone who worked, for Zurich at The Grange. It’s an important location with a great heritage and this project carries that forward, thoroughly modernising the space for the next generation of businesses.

“Post-Covid, companies are looking at office space differently, and Grange Park anticipates that. It will provide contemporary offices that staff will want to come to, and when there, can enjoy a range of facilities and amenities not available elsewhere.”

Richard Crabb, at THP, said: “Grange Park will provide space that is equal of the very best in Cheltenham town centre but provide much better value, and in a fantastic parkland setting. We are already in discussion with new occupiers drawn to this opportunity.”

Des Curran, director at architects Marchini Curran Associates, said: “Our design focus is on embracing and enhancing the building’s qualities, like the fantastic full height reception space and the internal ‘street’, while adding fresh elements that promote well-being for all users.

“As well as adding a bright new interior design feel to the common areas and office floor plates, we are creating new break-out spaces. Our designs seek to bring the lovely parkland setting inside, using natural materials and lighting to create a fresh, airy feel.”