A FORMER Staveley pub which was converted into offices is now fully occupied within the first six months of calling its first orders.

Digital marketing company, Eclectic, has taken the last of the spaces at Billy’s Space, a 6000 sq ft creative work hub,

Formerly the Duke William pub, the building was given a new lease of life by property development and regeneration company, Watch This Space, which launched the development at the end of last year.

Billy’s Space was designed by award-winning John Coward Architects from Cartmel and is made up of seven unique work spaces.

The scheme also includes cycle storage, electric car charging and showers and the design has been thought through with the character linked to its location. Keeping with its heritage, the spaces have also given pub names including The Tavern, Speakeasy and The Tap Room.

The spaces were marketed to occupiers with the opportunity to rent or buy, giving them the option to be their own landlords.

Eclectic will join a diverse group of businesses including outdoor brands, Osprey,, Hanwag and Primus, yoga cycle fitness company Lifecycol, Roadhouse Co-work Space, Tech Soft 3D and artisan ice cream producer manufacturer, Kimi’s Gelato.

Speaking about the success of Billy’s Space, Michelle Rothwell, founder of Watch This Space said: “We’re really proud to have a full house at Billy’s Space but even more so about the fantastic range of businesses we have been able to attract with our unique offering and workspaces which challenge the norm.

“It is fantastic to see the diverse mixture of tenants coming in. We have people going to do yoga classes in the morning, who will soon will be able to enjoy home-made ice-cream served from the new Gelato café.

“We wanted to do something really special with Billy’s Space because the Duke William was a pillar of community life in Staveley and we are therefore pleased to have given it a new lease of life."

She added that she was looking for more opportunities in the Lake District to support the growth of local businesses in the area.

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