Situated within the historic grounds of The Great Hospital in Norwich, Elaine Herbert House is a carefully considered redevelopment transforming a former 1970s care home site into 24 purpose-built sheltered apartments.
Delivered by H Smith & Sons (Honingham) Ltd, the scheme was designed specifically for elderly residents and individuals with disabilities, creating safe, accessible and sustainable accommodation to support independent living.
Bathco was appointed to provide bathroom products tailored to the specialist requirements of the development, with a focus on accessibility, safety, durability and ease of use.
The project’s sensitive historic setting also required archaeological monitoring throughout construction, with the discovery of 19th-century foundations and structural remains adding further historical significance to the redevelopment.
The project required:
To support the specialist housing development, Bathco provided a tailored bathroom specification and supply service, including:
Sanitaryware: Edwrox Horizon raised-height range
Brassware: Edwrox Evoque mono basin tap and Edwrox Sequential thermostatic shower mixer with Clarity slider rail kit
Shower Tray & Accessories: Edwrox slip-resistant shower tray and folding wall-mounted shower seat
Enclosures: Edwrox Serie Uno 8mm wet room screen
The completed development provides 24 modern sheltered apartments within a historically significant setting, with bathroom specifications designed around safety, accessibility and independent living.
The combination of raised-height sanitaryware, slip-resistant showering, accessible seating and easy-to-use brassware provides practical solutions tailored to the needs of the residents, while maintaining a clean and contemporary finish.
Bathco supported the project through considered product selection, coordinated supply and ongoing stock management, helping to ensure the specialist bathroom specification was delivered consistently throughout the development.
The result is a carefully considered bathroom solution that supports the wider aim of the project: creating sustainable, fit-for-purpose accommodation while sensitively bringing a previously unused site back into use.
We provide carefully chosen bathroom products to help customers design spaces that reflect both their lifestyle and their home’s character. From practical storage solutions to bold statement showers, our supply service makes it possible to achieve a bathroom that is stylish, functional, and uniquely yours.
Contact us today to explore our bathroom solutions and start planning your next project with Bathco Home. Whether you’re renovating a traditional property or modernising a family bathroom in East Anglia, we can help bring your vision to life.
