The Old Hospital at Mount Pleasant is an important landmark in Swansea's Heritage, one of the best complete groups of Victorian buildings remaining in the City.

A purpose built Workhouse dating back to 1863, the majority of the buildings have been retained and converted to housing, while demolition of a number of later additions have allowed space for new build in keeping with the original style.

Declared a Conservation Area in 1993, the ground finish, leaded domes, cast iron railings, canopy and gateway with egg finials, and all aspects of the pedestrian entrance and cobbled walkway have been preserved, as have the perimeter and retaining walls.

The Old Hospital represents urban renewal at its best, turning the former workhouse and hospital into 128 attractive and sought after homes for City Living in a superb, mature parkland setting.

Sensitive conversion of many of the original buildings has provided smart flats, many with character or unusual features, while new homes have been built in the grounds.

Where possible, new housing has been named after the old hospital wards – Penrice, Cheriton, Slade, Overton.

Original details:

• Forest of Dean Ashlar Stone
• Leaded Domes at either end
• Bath Stone used for window details

An Award Winning development:
Lord Mayor’s Design Awards, Best Architectural Enhancement Civic Trust Award

Old Hospital (Phase Five) currently on site:

The final phase of the award winning redevelopment of the former Mount Pleasant Hospital site will include 27 two-bedroom apartments in two detached blocks with 18 underground parking spaces.

Architect:Dewi Evans, Swansea

Contractors (Phases I to IV):Jehu Project Services Ltd

Contractor (Phase V): Jistcourt (South Wales) Ltd

Engineers: Clarkebond, Swansea

Cost Consultants: Mildred Howells

“Ab Ergastulo ad Valetudinarium Domum”

(From Workhouse to Hospital to Homes)

Dateline:

• Originally the purpose built Swansea Union Workhouse  (also known as Tawe lodge) 1863 – 1929
• General Infirmary 1929 – 1943
• Mount Pleasant Hospital 1943 – 1993
• Conservation Area Status 1993
• Conversion to Homes 2004

For further information, please contact Geoff Pettifor, 01792 479220, geoff.pettifor@coastalhousing.co.uk