Stunning inside and out

Mills Bakery is a Grade I Listed building where 19th-century features meet contemporary design, blending a timeless neo-classical exterior with a striking interior redevelopment.

The building overlooks the Marina, with ground-floor bars and restaurants offering the perfect spot to watch the Yard come alive on a sunny afternoon. Above, a contemporary three-storey glazed atrium houses offices and galleries, creating flexible spaces for modern businesses.

The upper floors feature 86 RIBA award-winning apartments, including micro apartments for compact, modern living, bay apartments that combine character with contemporary comforts, and corner apartments with spectacular views across the Marina.

At the heart of Royal William Yard, Mills Bakery sits in a vibrant, bustling neighbourhood where thousands live, work and play. The Yard is home to beautiful historic buildings, stunning waterfront views, restaurants, galleries, leisure facilities, and a packed calendar of events - from craft and food markets to pop-up arts performances, street entertainers, and weekly yoga and fitness classes on the lawn.

In recognition of its redevelopment, Mills Bakery was awarded the Architecture Today Test of Time Award in the Mixed Use category, with judges describing it as ‘regeneration at its finest’.

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Availability - Workspaces

Workspace at Mills Bakery is available to let. Find out more below or contact our team on 0333 666 0000 to find out more.

Location

Address

Mills Bakery

Royal William Yard
Plymouth
PL1 3GD

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Meet the designer

Gillespie Yunnie Architects

RIBA South West Architect of the year 2014

The practice have a particular interest in finding contemporary solutions for constrained and historic environments with expertise in the creative re-use and re-invention of existing buildings.

Creative interventions and respect for the beautiful original architecture have helped create a stunning place to live and work –and have led to a raft of awards.

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Life at the Yard

Royal William Yard is a place where thousands of people live and work. Thanks to its beautiful buildings, stunning views, great restaurants, leisure facilities, bakery and galleries, it’s a destination too.

There’s always something going on here - you can try yoga or fitness classes on the lawn, experience Finnish-style sauna and ice therapy, rent a paddleboard, dine al fresco, browse the shops, grab a coffee, or simply admire the views. There’s also a regular programme of events all year round, including craft and food markets, seasonal events, and pop-ups, so there's bound to be something for everyone.

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