Seller Insight

This beautifully restored Grade II listed Georgian property, one of a pair of semi-detached villas built around 1837, sits within the Lansdowne Crescent Conservation Area, adjacent to a designated Green Corridor and adjacent to the Canalside Conservation Area in the heart of Worcester.

Although in the city centre, the area has a distinctly semi-rural feel and is teeming with wildlife. Many of the gardens of The Crescent properties were planted with specimen trees when the houses were built which enhance the landscaped feel. Steeped in local history, No.3 and No.4 were built on behalf of John Lea and William Perrins, who created the famous Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce, at a time when their business was in its infancy.

“We considered ourselves fortunate to buy the house in 1994 and from then on it became known as Lea House. It had been somewhat neglected and had unsympathetic additions which spoiled its character, so we set about restoring the property back to its original understated elegance. This work has continued throughout our ownership and has most recently benefited from a complete refurbishment,” say the current owners. They add, “we moved into Worcester to be closer to our children’s schools and the facilities of the city, most of which can be reached easily on foot. We needed a reasonably sized house to accommodate our growing family and after considering numerous city centre properties, we chose Lansdowne Crescent for its character, sizeable garden and impressive elevated location affording far reaching views to the Malvern Hills and beyond.”

“The house is set back 50 metres from Lansdowne Crescent, the original approach for visitors to Lea House. The cast iron gate and curved entrance way and stone steps to the garden remain in use. The rear of the house has a planted courtyard with parking for three cars and an informal everyday entrance to the ground floor. The side pathway gives access to the enclosed garden and kitchen terrace.”

“The neighbourhood is comprised of quiet professional families. There are occasional social gatherings, usually organized by the Lansdowne Crescent Residents Association. The area is well served by every amenity needed, from reputable independent and state schools to two railway stations, both within walking distance. Worcester Parkway is just 15 minutes by car, giving fast access to London and the rest of the country.”

“It’s hard to describe the completeness that we have felt living here in this simple and accommodating house; from the private garden and the walled and gated courtyard to the wonderful mix of grand and smaller, more intimate rooms, we’ve happily lived here for 29 years.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

First Floor:

There are three bedrooms on the first floor including the beautiful main bedroom which has double aspect windows and stunning views across the gardens, city centre and the Malvern Hills. There are a range of bespoke built-in wardrobes as well as original cupboards.

Bedrooms two and three both have window shutters. The family bathroom has Travertine marble tiles and a Fired Earth mosaic marble tiled floor. There is a bath with shower over and a vanity unit with drawers and a WC.

Second Floor:

There is a large bedroom on this level which has ample storage cupboards and an ensuite shower room, with a large glazed shower and fitted WC and hand basin within a bespoke vanity unit. The entire floor has new limed oak flooring and shuttered windows.

Outside:

The property is approached via two entrances. There is a wrought iron gate which leads from the Crescent into the tiered gardens and lawned area. There are also hardwood gates to the rear of the house which lead into the off-road private courtyard area which has space for 3 vehicles.

The south-west facing gardens are mostly laid to lawn and have mature trees and shrubs and very attractive flower borders. A large patio area is found off the kitchen and beyond, a very useful outdoor office which has been installed with power, CAT 5 cabling, heating and is perfect for those working from home or would like a craft room, garden room or fitness suite.