Pury Hill Business Park History

Since medieval times when the land was exclusively used for agriculture, Pury Hill has been a peaceful countryside beauty spot close to the Tove Valley. The origins of the Park lie in Pury Hill Farm, a working mixed arable and dairy farm on the Wakefield Estate once owned by the Dukes of Grafton. The Farmhouse itself and the outbuildings, which are the nucleus of the Business Park today, date back to the early 1800s. In 1986 the Farm closed and the large dairy herd was sold off, while the buildings were converted for commercial use. The seeds were sown for progressive commercial premises in 1995-6 when Tithe Barn Court office was built on the site of a huge hay and straw storage building which was dismantled and sold. The new property was designed to resemble a group of barns and divides into 8 interconnecting office suites grouped around a central courtyard. This was the first of the many bespoke superior quality business environments which characterise Pury Hill Business Park.

With a sunken by-pass road and associated new entrance built in 2001 providing safer transport links, additional new-build office space, and extensive parking facilities, the site has continued to develop its facilities. However, the traditional countryside feel has been preserved by careful planting and landscaping to complement the natural beauty of the surrounding area including parkland and the establishment of ponds and rustic seating areas. All new premises have been built using traditional reclaimed materials to retain the tranquil rural ambience and add to the sites green credentials. The Business Park sees itself as providing the ideal balance between nature and business, blending harmoniously with the countryside to promote an air of tranquillity and peace.